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Chef Freddie Dias, previously head chef of The Pot Luck Club in Cape Town, will be heading up Peech Boutique Hotel’s new dining space – Basalt Restaurant

The Town Lodge Umhlanga, with opening general manager Lizelle Henze at the helm, has welcomed the first guests to its 154-room property

Little Switzerland Resort, part of the Dream Hotels & Resorts portfolio, will now be accommodating pets in two of its self-catering chalets. Says Gerhard Van Zyl , General Manager of Little [...]

The Distell Inter Hotel Challenge winners for 2019 were announced on the 3rd of August at a gala dinner event at Cape Sun.

The 2019 graduates of Jackie Cameron School of Food & Wine have certainly done their principal Jackie Cameron proud, receiving a total of 26 distinctions.

Improving energy efficiency, 25 of the City Lodge Hotel Group’s 60 hotels will be installing solar panels and harnessing the power of the sun.

The Franchise Association of South Africa was invited to a conversation with the Minister of Trade & Industry and his team on 22 July

The newly-appointed Western Cape MEC for Finance and Economic opportunities, David Maynier, addressed the FEDHASA Cape AGM.

Protea Hotel Fire & Ice! Umhlanga Ridge carries the same hallmarks as its Joburg, Pretoria and Cape Town sister properties

Newly-appointed Hartford House General Manager Maretha Langenhoven, who takes over from Frank Rubino, brings with her a wealth of experience.

With a global clientele, Exec Chef Willie Mcotoyi has introduced a tasting menu to the Sun City Convention Centre that has something for everyone.

ANEW Hotel Hilton adds a third property to the ANEW Hotels & Resorts Portfolio. ANEW Hotels & Resorts is based in KwaZulu-Natal and family-run.

Joanne Dickson has been appointed as the new Chief Executive of the Thornybush Collection, with over 25 years of experience in the travel industry.

This year, three charities each received a cheque from the City Lodge Hotel Group at a special breakfast held at City Lodge Hotel Fourways

New appointments in the hospitality industry, incuding three new City Lodge Hotel Group General Manager appointments, plus a new executive chef in Plett.

The South African leg of the Global Pizza Challenge held its 10th annual competition in style this year, with winning pizzas to be sold at Pizza Perfect.

Col'Cacchio has teamed up with CBD oil producer africanpure, and is the first restaurant in South Africa to offer diners cannabis pizza

Melanie Burke, the Chairman of StreetSmart SA, is undertaking a 120 km pilgrimage on the Camino Francés in Northern Spain this month

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.