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 29, 2026
Sustainable travel just became even easier in South Africa. City Lodge Hotels now offers electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at eight of its properties, giving road-trip travellers a convenient and eco-friendly way to power their hybrid or...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 28, 2026
A new star on the MICE horizon awaits Angola is strategically positioning itself as an emerging Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) destination in Africa. Through targeted investments in transport infrastructure, international...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 28, 2026
Where experience, strategy, and service come together. As the year gets underway, it’s an opportunity to reset expectations, and at Barmotion, that means doubling down on what matters most: delivering hospitality experiences that create real...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 28, 2026
From a single hall at NASREC in 1986 to one of South Africa’s longest-running trade shows, Hostex 2026 marks a major milestone: 40 years of connecting professionals in food, drink, and hospitality. The story began when Gerald Dreyer, then publisher...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 27, 2026
Sun International CEO Ulrik Bengtsson, today announced that after a thorough search, the company has appointed Mark Sergeant as Chief Operating Officer: Gaming, responsible for land-based revenue across the group. Sergeant will head up the...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 27, 2026
When Sun City opened in 1979, the world was quite different to the way it is now. Leggy models in ostrich feather plumage were very much part of the glamour of the exciting new hotel and casino, known for sheer extravagance and entertainment. Times...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 26, 2026
IBTM Africa, which takes place alongside WTM Africa, is fast positioning itself as a critical platform for Africa’s MICE sector, bringing together international buyers, leading suppliers, and a dedicated business events programme at the Cape...
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 26, 2026
Search engines tell us that a flight between Johannesburg and Cape Town should cost less than R3,500, if booked in advance. Two nights stay in the Foreshore, about R5,500. A client dinner with drinks, about R2,000. Add a daily per diem of around...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 22, 2026
The Africa’s Eden MICE Show 2026, in partnership with SAACI, returns to Livingstone from 18 to 20 February 2026, to showcase how integrating business events with destination marketing can drive meaningful connections, regional growth, and lasting...
Antois-Leigh Nepgen | Jan 22, 2026
The 2026 EXSA-llence Awards was nothing short of spectacular, and we had the absolute pleasure of joining the industry for an evening that truly lived up to its Mardi Gras–themed “Behind the Magic” concept. From the moment guests arrived, it was...
