News, views, and reviews on hospitality issues relating to the global travel and tourism industry.
Mhondoro Safari Lodge & Villa has successfully started organic food production at Platbank, its newly acquired farm bordering the Welgevonden…
WINK, a self-catering aparthotel located in the heart of the Mother City in Cape Town, has opened up 30 fully…
Following Cyril Ramaphosa’s announcement of the COVID virus state of emergency and the subsequent 21-day lockdown, service providers have rallied…
Cape Town, 20 March 2020 – The travel & tourism industry mourns the passing of Solomon (Sol) Kerzner who died…
In an industry that is always looking to find better, smarter, exceptional ways to satisfy the ever-changing needs of guests,…
JOHANNESBURG, 18 November 2019 – Radisson Blu Hotel Sandton has announced the appointment of the award-winning hotel manager, Shaun Wheeler,…
SA Harvest, an NPC committed to food rescue in South Africa, hosted their official launch at The Service Dining Rooms, Cape…
Efforts to re-industrialise the Ekurhuleni metro were recently announced by the MMC for Finance and Economic Development, Cllr Doctor Xhakaza, with an…
Journey Through the Cape – inspired food and wine pairing menu delights diners at Azure Restaurant. Cape Town, May 2019…
The most important curator for hotel brands is not the concierge, reception or hotel manager – it’s the housekeepers. Housekeeping…
On Wednesday 3 April, Nuovo Restaurant showcased their new menu at a media event held at Hotel Verde Cape Town…
Radisson RED Hotel V&A Waterfront recently launched Chilli Bang Bang; an urban massage area where you can indulge in a…
Internationally qualified chef, Garth Shnier has joined Legacy Hotels and Resorts at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort in Namibia.…
There’s a new ultra-chic restaurant cum theatre venue in Cape Town’s Waterfront precinct that is rapidly becoming one of the…
Conceptualising, preparing and serving a beautiful plate of food is an art in its own right but the actual taste…
Radisson Hospitality has announced the signing of the first Radisson Blu Hotel in Conakry, Republic of Guinea. Radisson Hospitality AB,…
TWO foraging experts are set to take delegates at the upcoming The Business of Wine & Food Tourism Conference on an exciting…
What do single-use straws and used bedding have in common? Both contribute to waste on the part of hospitality businesses,…
A unique epicurean edutainment experience has been launched at The Westin Cape Town hotel’s lofty ON19 Restaurant. Labelled as ‘1ON19’,…
VELDDRIF, Cape West Coast, 30 August 2018 – Port Owen Marina, a firm favourite amongst holidaymakers with its jam-packed entertainment and…
After you’ve been in the hospitality industry for as many years as I have (more than 30 years… how time…
JOHANNESBURG, 31 July 2018 – The hospitality industry is a prime target for cyber threats as hotels offer many opportunities for…
Timeshare or shared vacation ownership products are inherently complex and bewildering to the average consumer. Understanding it will help you…
I think we can all agree that the classic hotel room is not the ideal base for a good holiday.…
“The golden age of timeshare is ahead of us, not behind us,” was the message from Howard Nusbaum, President and…
The prospect of nations running out of water has become more pronounced due to recurrent droughts and climate change. Water…
In a world where modern technology is developing at a rapid pace, connectivity and personalisation are two key factors that…
2018 will see a breakthrough in five technologies for the hospitality industry. Some hotels have already acquired and tested the…
In response to the ongoing drought experienced in the Western Cape province of South Africa, this article explores various initiatives…
The restaurant industry in South Africa faces many challenges, but there is some cause for optimism in 2017. By Karl Westvig.…
Floral Cuisine has become a popular and visible food trend in recent times, so in this article, I share some…
Launched by the World Food Travel Association (WFTA), the ‘Eat Well, Travel Better: The Business of Food Travel’ is a…
If you’re checking into the City Lodge Hotel Victoria And Alfred Waterfront, ask for a room on the 1st floor…
There are not that many holiday resorts in South Africa that are both family-friendly and pet-friendly, so discovering that Cape…
Location and convenience are the prime motivators for city hotel selection in business tourism. This pearl of wisdom occurred to…
Last month I wrote about the BEST hotel I’ve ever stayed at, which came down to ‘how did the hotel…
At a recent hotel industry function, I was asked which was THE best hotel I have ever stayed at. This…
R28 Million Restoration – A Success Story in The Making After acquiring and investing R28 million into the refurbishment of…
There’s been something fundamental missing in the last decade of hotel management: the unflashy, workaholic general managers, those who started…
What exactly does the term “star graded” mean and what is the significance of such a rating for hoteliers and…
Linen Reuse Scheme Hotel approaches to towel and linen sustainability vary considerably. Here are five simple steps to getting it…
Improving guest experience through technology spurs 74% of hotels and resorts to implement location-based technologies to tailor services. By Jeff…
When most hoteliers consider their revenue management metrics, they most likely think about RevPAR, ADR and occupancy. Perhaps, they would…
The best way to get a proper sense of St. Lucia, it seemed, was to work my way up the…
Many parents dream of taking their children on a once-in a-lifetime safari adventure holiday, but most South African Big-5 game…
Chilly Powder is an appropriate name for a 4-star ski hotel located in the famous Portes du Soleil region of…
What exactly does an Accredited Grading Assessor do, and why are their jobs so important? By Refiloe Mothibe. Main image…
There are many factors that contribute to a guests’ enjoyable stay, however, one aspect that is often underestimated and overlooked…
A long-term project that aims to eradicate alien invasive plant species and re-introduce endemic flora is underway at Lalibela Private…
“Back can wait, but not belly” is a well-known Antiguan saying. Whether this refers to a massage before lunch I…
The recent sale of Lalibela Game Reserve, together with substantial parcels of land adjacent to Lalibela, is seen as a…
This month’s Africa Adventure Travel GeoDirectory Project features six of Namibia’s finest safari properties. #1 Grootberg Lodge Grootberg Lodge is…
The award nominated and unique Ibo Island Lodge is the only luxury lodge on the island, and has been described…
Tourism Tattler foreign correspondent, Adam Jacot de Boinod visited Phuket − a rainforested, mountainous island in the Andaman Sea −…
Beautifully simple is the best way to describe Nuarro. This stunning property, located in northern Mozambique feels wonderfully off the…
The Bahia Mar Boutique Hotel and Conference Centre is located on an amazing beachfront property in Vilanculos, in southern Mozambique.…
Inkwenkwezi Private Game Reserve, located in South Africa’s malaria-free Eastern Cape Province near East London, is more than just a…
A halcyon paradise, hidden in the ancient mountains of Lake Niassa, lies a place so secret, it’s been forgotten in…
Reminiscent of a bygone era in South Africa’s colonial past, Long Lee Manor is a meticulously renovated Edwardian era mansion,…
Located off the beaten track, with easy access from Inhambane airport or Vilanculos International airport, Travessia is an eco-beach lodge…
By Bennet Otoo According to Abraham Maslow’s theory of needs, food is one of the very basic necessities of life.…
Kenya has a wide range of weird and wonderful hotels – making the whole experience of travelling to Kenya, that…
Many leaners are not able to study full time for a hotel qualification as the need to earn an income…
Farm Stays are growing in popularity and De Zeekoe in Oudtshoorn is more popular than most – and for good…
The City Lodge Hotel Group has opened the first phase of rooms at its exciting 148-room City Lodge Hotel Newtown,…
Kenya is renown as a Big 5 safari destination but not many are aware of its Marine 5, which abound…
Tintswalo Atlantic was razed to the ground in March 2015 following a wildfire that blazed its way across the Cape…
From medical doctor to hospitality host to the rich and famous, the story of Alfajiri Villas owner Dr Fabrizi Molinaro…
The Balata Restaurant in the Fairway Hotel is reputed to offer the best cuisine that the Johannesburg hospitality industry has…
Operated by Mantis, De Hoek Country Hotel is a luxury 5-star boutique hotel located in Magaliesburg , Gauteng South Africa,…
Mantis Hotels, EcoEscapes & Lifestyle Resorts offers travellers exceptional properties and authentic experiences across the globe. From beach, bush and…
Adventure into the Drakensberg at Gooderson Monks Cowl Golf Resort There’s nothing quite like an adrenaline rush against the backdrop…
As Mantis strives to offer travellers the most exceptional properties and authentic experiences imaginable, the company is proud to introduce…
Bush Lodge at Amakhala Game Reserve, located in the Malaria free Eastern Cape province of South Africa, near Addo Elephant…
Oceana Beach and Wildlife Reserve is a luxurious haven in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, and the only combined ocean and…
Plettenberg Park Hotel & Spa is poised in exquisite beauty on the Robberg Peninsula in Plettenberg Bay. Here guests can…
My misconception of waffles being a mere base for sweet desserts has been dispelled since visiting the Waffle House in…
The concept of experiential tourism or community based experiences, whereby visitors are offered opportunities to interact with local people in…
A recently launched hotel management company plans to expand its ‘Greenest Hotel’ concept across Africa, and backs-up its claim with…
The airport industrial area of Cape Town, South Africa is not an address which inspires images of ‘environmentally-friendly’ or ‘carbon…
In celebrating Earth Day 2015, a local green cleaning product manufacturer encouraged the hospitality industry to adopt sustainable practices to…
The KwaZulu-Natal South Coast is well remembered by many through their childhood memories of warm sunshine, sandy feet, family hotels,…
South African hotels, like their global peers, must expedite the adoption of technology to meet customer-led demand, according to a…
The Next Frontier in Revenue Management Big Data seems to have been the buzzword in most industries for the last…
In South Africa, there are ample hospitality establishments who provide 5-star accommodation combined with matching cuisine, but very few who…
Hotels that participate in last-minute discount deals might not make the best business decision – no matter whether it is…
South Africa’s hosting of the 2010 World Soccer Cup left in its wake a range of businesses that sprang up…
Guests appreciate the unique aspects provided by their hospitality host, so why not try brewing your own craft beer. Brew…
The likelihood of finding a four-leaf clover in nature is 1 in 10 000, and according to Irish superstition, brings…
A Legend(ary) Cultural Conglomeration Tourism Tattler correspondent, Renate de Villiers visited Entabeni Safari Conservancy in South Africa’s Limpopo province to…
In Part 1 of this series, Belinda McLaughlin starts at the beginning − with six essential factors in winemaking and…
Report Review: PwC 4th edition: ‘Hospitality Outlook: 2014-2018’ Despite South Africa’s economy facing headwinds, the hospitality sector is poised for…
Now in its sixth year, the 2014 Safari Awards, reveal the very best safari lodges, camps and houses alongside the…
Primary research of 7,000 international globetrotters worldwide reveals the latest needs and desires of today’s traveller. The expectations of 21st…
When talking about hospitality establishments like hotels and B&Bs, referring to their star rating is rather common – but how…
As fears of global warming induced population displacement are steadily realized, the allure of waterborne aquatecture becomes more and more…
The Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) claims that it is the only organisation in the country that can give…
Tourism Tattler received the following scam alert from a concerned reader: You arrive at your hotel and check in at…
It’s the little things we do that make a big difference. “Even in the middle of the bush, making sure…
The word ‘Kwandwe’ is derived from the isiXhosa language and means “Place of the Blue Crane”, which is appropriate given…