Antois-Leigh Nepgen | May 19, 2026
Can South African bosses still dictate where and when staff travel? The UAE has lifted its airspace restrictions, the US-Iran ceasefire appears to be holding (as of 18 May 2026), Emirates has restored 96% of its global network, other Gulf carriers...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Apr 28, 2026
Meetings speaks to Gill Gibbs — wife, life partner, and business partner of the late Andrew Gibbs of Concept G Global — reflecting on a life built on love, integrity, and an unwavering commitment to the industry he helped shape. There are...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Mar 23, 2026
On Saturday, 28 February war in the Middle East grounded three of South Africa’s key long-haul carriers: Emirates, Etihad and Qatar. With airspace closed, thousands of travellers were stranded – either in one of the three hubs (Dubai, Abu Dhabi and...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 29, 2026
By Omelele (Omie) Mmbo, FNB: Business Development Head| SME South Africa’s farm to fork chain is changing fast. From primary producers to township takeaways and boutique hotels, everyone is dealing with rising input costs, energy insecurity,...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 26, 2026
By Boyd Chislett, Chief Business Officer at Liquid Intelligent Technologies, South Africa When South Africa hosted the G20 Summit recently, its hospitality sector welcomed the world and showcased how technology is transforming guest...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 9, 2026
Thought leadership article by Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, City Lodge Hotels South Africa’s tourism industry is entering a period of rapid reinvention, driven by shifting traveller expectations, digital evolution, sustainability demands, and a growing...
