by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 6, 2023 | Featured, News
The term “restaurant” originated in France in the 16th century. The word comes from the French word “restaurer,” which means “to restore.” The first establishment to use the term “restaurant” in the modern sense was...
by Stephen Hickmore | Nov 1, 2023 | Featured, News
Becoming work-ready is crucial for young people to thrive in the professional world. Here are five essential steps they can take to prepare themselves for the workforce: Acquire relevant education and training: Pursue education and training programs that align with...
by External Contributor | Apr 12, 2023 | Featured, News
The eThekwini municipality in KwaZulu Natal says the hospitality sector has shown steady recovery during these Easter holidays compared to the previous three years. The sector was severely affected during the COVID-19 pandemic. The closure of several beaches due to...
by Stephen Hickmore | Feb 7, 2023 | Featured, Hospitality Opinion Blog, News
Ask the average person in hotels and they will probably struggle to give you a definition of revenue management. It is oft confused with accounting, cost control and other administrative functions. So I feel compelled to give you my definition. Revenue management in...
by External Contributor | Jan 19, 2023 | Featured, News
Independent hotels in South Africa have recorded a surge in RevPar (revenue per available room), growing by 46% in December 2022 compared to the same period a year ago. Source: mrsiraphol via Freepik On 31 December 2022, the average RevPAR measured R2,023 – the...
