Things are Looking Up for The Mother City’s Tourism Industry
The recent CTT Annual General Meeting painted an optimistic picture for the sector’s recovery now that SA is finally off the ‘red list’.
Workationers: ready to get the SA travel industry going again?
Now that South Africa’s back on Level 1, and the United Kingdom has taken the country off its notorious Red List for travel, we’re back on track to welcome visitors from all over the world. [...]
Advice: Why hotels must nurture direct bookings and those from online travel agents
Prior to Covid, online travel agents (OTA’s) like Bookings.com had become the most popular booking option for people looking to get away.
Meet Crawford Day: Sun City Retail Operations Manager
Crawford Day recounts being on set of the movie Blended, which starred Drew Barrymore and Adam Sandler, and was shot at Sun City.
The Alphen Boutique Hotel Relaunches Blending Timeless Elegance with Modern Appeal
The Alphen Boutique Hotel has recently relaunched, refreshing the property while still taking the heritage of the building into account.
Pan-African Moët & Chandon ‘Toast to Today’ unites 10 countries in Africa on Champagne Day
An unforgettable Moët & Chandon 'Grand Toast to Today' was celebrated at the Champagne Day 2021 joy across Africa, Israel, and Dubai
Zioux names head chef duo
Mike van Rooyen and Moses Moloi will be the two chefs heading up the pass at Joburg’s urban Zioux opening this November
Greenhouse Restaurant makes way for exclusive events venue at the Cellars-Hohenort
The Liz McGrath Collection has announced the closure of Greenhouse restaurant on 13 November 2021 (as the last day of service)
Jean Hanekom takes the helm at The Capital’s Menlyn hotels
The Capital Hotels and Apartments group appoints Jean Hanekom to take over and lead both The Capital Menlyn Maine and The Capital Trilogy.
The Restaurant Collective launches official non-profit to represent restaurants and taverns
Two restaurant leaders launch NPC to represent all sit-down restaurants and taverns in SA: The Restaurant Collective (TRC)
Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Award Winners Announced
The 2021 Absa Top 10 Olive Oil Awards were celebrated at the picturesque Drosberg with partnership between Absa and SA Olive
Calling all Food Entrepreneurs – Applications for next Makers Landing Food Programme is open
The V&A Waterfront’s ground-breaking Food Lab Incubator Programme, applications for the third intake of candidates are open until 30 November
Skills development key to hospitality industry’s future
Skills development focused on delivering a better tourist experience and managing costs effectively will also be key to this realignment.
Flight Centre Travel Group inundated with bookings to the UK
SA’s removal from the UK’s travel red list has resulted in a flood of enquiries and bookings for The Flight Centre Travel Group (FCTG).
British Chef flames the grills in Kimberley
British chef Francis Hegarty has been cooking up a storm in Kimberley, currently as executive Sous Chef at the Flamingo Casino.
Michaelangelo Platinum Award adds new milestone to Diemersfontein’s 21st year
Wellington winery Diemersfontein has been awarded a Platinum Medal at this year’s Michelangelo International Wine and Spirit Awards.
Record prices at Strauss & Co white glove wine sale with top producers Alheit, Sadie and Vilafonté
Strauss & Co Fine Wine Auctions produced another white glove sale on Sunday, with 90 lots from three great South African producers.
Meet Theresa Prins: Revenue Resolutions
Theresa Prins started Revenue Resolutions where she works with hotels to optimise their revenue and streamline their operations.
Nando’s found a way to completely remove chickens from the equation – Introducing Vegan PERinaise
Nando’s has seen this as an opportunity to bring the power of PERi-PERi to vegans with the all-new Vegan PERinaise
Cape Town ready for British visitors after South Africa removed from the UK Red List
The UK has finally taken South Africa off its highly restrictive red list after weeks of discussions and lobbying