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The Wine & Food Tourism Conference, convened by tourism specialist Margi Biggs, will be headlined by trends analyst Dion Chang

The reigning international bartender of the year, Joe Schofield, will be travelling to South Africa to take host masterclasses and fundraising guest shifts

More news coming in from the World Travel Awards – the Thanda Group won a number of accolades for its properties in the Africa and Indian Ocean category.

The Saxon Hotel, Villas and Spa together with its sister property Shambala Private Game Reserve was recognised at the World Travel Awards

Take a look at some of the new appointments that have been made in the hospitality industry recently. Peter Tshidi | General Manager – Wild Coast Sun Peter Tshidi (pictured above) returns to the [...]

Chef Tyler Clayton has been appointed as the new Head Chef of Marble, moving across from Saint where he held the position of Sous Chef.

The 154-room Town Lodge Umhlanga is on track to open in July this year, with General Manager Lizelle Henze at the helm of the new property.

The industry's been a-buzz with the news that the iconic Grande Roche Hotel is under new ownership, entrepreneurs Hansie and Theresa Britz.

Since Selborne Golf Estate, Hotel and Spa underwent a R28 million refurbishment in 2016, there has been renewed interest in the KZN South Coast property

Lorrain Jenks will share her expertise at the Event Greening Forum 2019 Master Class, a one-day event titled Climate Change: A Tale of Two Futures.

With the signing of three hotels in Madagascar, the Radisson Hotel Group has entered its 32nd African market and adds 254 rooms to its portfolio.

Chef Jan Hendrik van der Westhuizen has partnered with Nicky and Jonathan Oppenheimer to launch KLEIN JAN and JAN Innovation Studio.

Lindy Meiring, the General Manager of the Hotel Verde Cape Town Airport, was recognised at the recent CMO Awards held in South Africa.

Take a look at some of the latest appointments in the hospitality industry, with two new General Manager appointments and a Group Human Capital Director.  Rudlyn Barnes-Rossow |Group Human [...]

The annual Wine & Food Tourism Conference (previously known as the Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference) celebrates its 4th year in 2019, and will this year be introducing the Wine [...]

Those who have driven by Hartebeespoort Dam recently and seen a carpet of green on the surface of the water will know the invasive Water Hyacinth well. The invasive plant grows in polluted water, [...]

Following a devastating fire on the 5th of February which destroyed half of the hotel, it was announced that Tintswalo Atlantic will reopen for business no later than the 1st of October 2019. [...]

Well-known in the public eye for his stint as MasterChef South Africa Judge, and in the cheffing fraternity for heading up the kitchens at Michelangelo Hotel and Hyatt Rosebank, Chef Andrew [...]

A new-concept Courtyard Hotel is set to open in Waterfall City in Johannesburg, with construction beginning in March and due to be completed in October 2020. Part of the City Lodge Hotel Group, [...]

This year, the first FOOD XX Symposium and Awards: Womxn in Food, driven by Studio H food design agency, was held in Cape Town. The event is a platform that delivers inspiring content for women [...]

Adding a second Cape Town property to its portfolio, African hotel group ONOMO Hotels recently announced the launch of Signature Lux Waterfront by ONOMO. The 89-roomed property is housed in a [...]

The Leeu Collection has partnered with non-profit Hope Through Action to create a new learning centre in Franschhoek: The Leeu Learning Centre

There's just about 52 weeks left until Hostex, which returns to the Sandton Convention Centre and runs from 1 - 3 March 2020.

Chef David Loate has been appointed as the new Complex Executive Chef at The Ridge Casino, which is part of the Tsogo Sun group.

Capsicum Culinary Studio and The Private Hotel School can now offer their students the opportunity to obtain a BA degree in culinary arts and hospitality.

Despite a challenging festive season, FEDHASA Cape members are positive about the upcoming year, according to feedback shared at a recent FEDHASA event.

The Marine hotel, in Hermanus, a member of The Liz McGrath Collection, has appointed Sebastian Berinato as the new General Manager.

HSC, a full-service staffing provider for hospitality, has launched HSC Training and its Supervisor development programme.

Returning to his culinary roots, Chef Farrel Hirsch has been appointed as the new Head Chef of the Cellars-Hohenort's Greenhouse Restaurant.