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...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Dec 5, 2025
Overseas arrivals to South Africa are showing encouraging signs of recovery, but beneath the widely reported triple-digit growth figures lies a more complex reality that demands more rigorous examination. David Frost, CEO of SATSA, the voice...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Nov 13, 2025
If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that events are no longer just a place to gather; they are platforms for storytelling, data-driven experiences, and bold creative risk-taking. As we step into 2026, South African eventing is accelerating along three...
