Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 8, 2024
By Moses Magwaza As we prepare for Hostex 2024, a hub of innovation and excellence in the hospitality industry, it’s time we focus on a crucial yet often overlooked aspect of restaurant service: empowering our...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 7, 2024
Charles Drewe’s 40+ year career in the hospitality industry established him as a legend thanks to his warm leadership style, determined work ethic, and knack for bringing success to every property he managed. We were fortunate to have Charles...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 10, 2024
Meetings magazine reached out to several business events professionals to find out what MICE trends they foresee will have the biggest impact on the local MICE events industry in 2024 and beyond. Eight trends were unpacked in the full article –...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2023
Byline: Devi Paulsen-Abbott, CEO of ECP (Energy, Capital & Power) and chair of AAXO (Association of African Exhibition Organisers) A number of dedicated events and exhibitions took place in Africa this year to spark discussions and inspiration...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 16, 2023
The Association of African Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) emphasises support for entrepreneurs this Entrepreneur Month Small and medium-sized enterprises constitute 95% of all officially registered businesses and make a significant 50% contribution...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 15, 2023
Charlene Hefer, Portfolio Director of Specialised Exhibitions – a division of the Montgomery Group Byline: Charlene Hefer, Portfolio Director, Specialised Exhibitions – a division of Montgomery Group. The exhibition trends driving the exhibition...
Sep 21, 2023
Byline: Sam Nassimov, MD of Premier Hotels & Resorts Sam Nassimov, MD Premier Hotels & Resorts We recently marked the 10-year milestone of Instagram, a platform that has profoundly shaped and, some might argue, even birthed the concept of...
Apr 25, 2023
Byline: Anthony Batistich, General Manager of @Sandton-Hotel Expanding a hotel brand can present an exciting opportunity for growth, but it requires careful consideration and a solid understanding of all the options available. The two main options...
Shanna Jacobsen | Mar 11, 2023
Byline: Candice Meyer (Partner), Lize-Mari Doubell (Candidate Attorney) and Lauren Jimmy (Candidate Attorney), all from Webber Wentzel South Africa has experienced a seasonal boom in its hospitality and leisure sector, with the Western Cape being...
Dec 5, 2022
Byline: Chef Brad Kavanagh, Head Chef of RCL FOODS Chef Brad Kavanagh, Head Chef of RCL FOODS In the face of South Africa’s dire youth unemployment rate, businesses that host skills-based industry competitions, or are considering such a move, have...
Nov 24, 2022
Getting to know Johan Cronje, cluster general manager for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection Johan Cronje, cluster general manager for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection Q. Where do you see the meetings and events industry currently? A. We are...
Nov 14, 2022
Devi Paulsen-Abbott, Chair of AAXO and Vice President of dmg events Byline: Devi Paulsen-Abbott, Chair of the African Association of Exhibition Organisers (AAXO) and Vice President of dmg events. Trend #1: Quality over quantity Whilst foot traffic...
