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Hospitality Industry Facing Surge in Phishing Scams

The hospitality industry is facing a sharp rise in phishing scams, making it a prime target for cybercriminals. As hotels rely heavily on technology to manage guest services, these cyber-attacks focus on stealing user credentials and sensitive guest information such as payment details, leading to both financial and reputational harm. Steven Pieterse, CEO of IT and hotel technology firm Metisware, explains, “Cybercriminals are using increasingly sophisticated phishing tactics, and hotel operators must be vigilant to protect their guests and...

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Why Cape Town’s Pride Bid Should Have Business Owners Rethinking Events

Cape Town is making waves with its ambitious bid to host World Pride 2028, which could bring one of the largest global LGBTQ+ events to South Africa. If successful, this will not only be the biggest pride parade the country has ever seen but also the largest LGBTQ+ Human Rights Conference ever hosted on African soil. While the celebration is sure to capture headlines, the broader implications for business and the MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions) industry are equally significant. The push towards inclusive events is...

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Celebrating Trailblazing Women Entrepreneurs At The 10th Annual Santam Women Of The Future Awards

The 10th annual Santam Women of the Future Awards, in association with FAIRLADY and TRUELOVE, took place on Friday, 11 October at an exclusive luncheon hosted at The Venue at the Houghton Hotel and emceed by Khutso Theledi. Guests included businesswomen and media personalities such as Johanna Makgalemele; Elana Afrika-Bredenkamp; Judi Nwokedi; Sonia Booth; Margo Fargo; Thuli Magubane, Nonkululeko Gobodo; fashion entrepreneur and writer, Craig Jacobs and Turkish ambassador, Aysegul Kandas. The awards recognised four exceptional women who have...

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The Secret to Happier Business Trips? Sunlight and the Perfect Pillow

Remember when business travel wellness meant a gym with a treadmill and a fruit basket in your room? Fast forward to today: South African business travellers are upping the ante with demands for light-filled rooms and the holy grail of sleep aids—a memory foam pillow. Yes, you heard right. “We’re seeing more requests for specific preferences like hotel rooms with great natural light or views that don’t face another building, and of course personalised pillow choices,” confirms Rategang Moroke, Operations Manager,...
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