Feb 22, 2023
Mauritius is open for business, and this beautiful Indian Ocean island is the perfect destination to host your next group, whether it’s for a meeting, incentive trip, conference, an event or exhibition. With its well-established world-class MICE...
Shanna Jacobsen | Feb 20, 2023
Louis van Reenen, the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection cluster executive chef Louis van Reenen is the talented cluster executive chef overseeing the food and beverage (F&B) operations for the Marriott Melrose Arch Collection. We sat down with...
Shanna Jacobsen | Jan 27, 2023
On 26 January 2023, the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) and made its performance and achievements for the 2021/22 financial year public. Taubie Motlhabane, CEO of the CTICC The overarching...
Shanna Jacobsen | Dec 12, 2022
The Palace of the Lost City is set in a remote and dusty region of the North West Province – an unusual choice for a 5-star hotel, but also a perfect one for bringing to life its mythical origins of a forgotten African kingdom. This year, the...
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...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 20, 2022
Topi Mkhonza joined the four-star Boardwalk Hotel in July and is loving life in Gqeberha. She says, “I have never experienced such love in one place.” Her career in hospitality launched after she completed her Hospitality Management studies in...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 10, 2022
Taj Cape Town recently revealed its refreshed and revamped new look. Here’s your chance to take a peek at the stunning results. The Lobby Bar has retained its architectural features which are a part of the building’s heritage Taj Cape...
Shanna Jacobsen | Nov 2, 2022
AIPC, the International Association of Convention Centres, is launching its 2023 AIPC Future Shapers programme this week. A diverse group of high achieving candidates from around the world have been selected for this programme, including two South...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 30, 2022
City Lodge Hotel Group has made eight new staff appointments recently. These are as follows: Colleen Goodman has been appointed Group Marketing Manager. This is a new position that has been created to boost the group’s post-pandemic marketing...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 5, 2022
Rosemary Anderson is the national chairperson of FEDHASA Rosemary Anderson, national chairperson of FEDHASA, shares how the hospitality industry is faring in the aftermath of the pandemic, as well as what is needed to revive it to its former...
Shanna Jacobsen | Oct 5, 2022
Phenyo Marumo is the newly appointed Regional Marketing & Communications Manager for Minor Hotels Africa Minor Hotels is pleased to announce the appointment of Phenyo Marumo to the Johannesburg, South Africa offices, as the Regional Marketing...
Sep 2, 2022
BON Hotels has added the iconic Grand Daddy Boutique Hotel on Long Street in Cape Town to its collection of South African hospitality properties. Guy Stehlik, CEO of BON Hotels A historical icon Previously known as the Metropole, the hotel has now...
