'80s glam at The Peninsula

[Brian Berkman] She may be an '80s gal, but The Peninsula All-Suite-Hotel is in the process of a R6m nip and tuck that will bring back everything we loved about Dallas and Dynasty to Sea Point's beachfront. 3 Jun 2013 12:05

New chefs at Hilton's Seychelles resorts

Hilton Worldwide has appointed two distinguished chefs at its Seychelles hotels. Both chefs are internationally trained having worked and graduated overseas. 3 Jun 2013 07:26

Income from food, drinks up 9.4%

The total income generated by the food and beverages sector in SA increased in nominal terms (current prices) by 9.4% year-on-year (y/y) in March‚ Statistics SA (Stats SA) data showed on Monday (20 May). 21 May 2013 08:45

Protea Hospitality Group switches to triple-certified coffee

The Protea Hospitality Group will be switching to triple-certified coffee this month, serving Fairtrade Certified Espresso Coffee, Lavazza Tierra Rain Forest Alliance Espresso Coffee and Relationship Filter Coffee in its respective African Pride Hotels and Protea Hotels in South Africa. 20 May 2013 14:49

Halaal Tourism Conference to be held in Durban

The Durban Chamber of Commerce & Industry, in partnership with Durban Tourism, will be hosting a Halaal Tourism Conference at the Elangeni Hotel, Durban on 29 May 2013. 16 May 2013 09:25

New partnership provides inflight catering services group

Air services providers, dnata, and independent airline caterer Newrest, have concluded a deal to form a new, jointly-owned inflight catering services group in South Africa. 28 Mar 2013 11:37

Bizcommunity.com

Bizcommunity April 1 price freeze is no joke

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] Believe it or not, we've made the decision to freeze most of our rates for 2013! This is not an April Fool's prank but a strategic decision in line with our core objectives to assist businesses to grow and thrive via our portfolio of publishing platforms. 26 Mar 2013 10:37

Bizcommunity.com

If you're content, we're content

[Issued by Bizcommunity.com] "Content" is currently on everybody's lips, with everyone from the existing media to brand owners and individuals being encouraged to become content providers. Bizcommunity has been ahead of the content curve for over a decade. 18 Mar 2013 09:03

Out with the junk, in with the healthy

[Brian Berkman: contributing editor, travel] If you're following a limited diet as I am, suitable take-away options are pretty hard to come by. Now the V&A Market at the Wharf is open it offers a whole selection of vendors that can satisfy even the most pernickety diet. 7 Mar 2013 11:57

Hungry enough to eat a horse?

For South Africans the chances of horse meat being disguised as beef and slipping through South Africa's import controls are extremely slim claims the agriculture department. 14 Feb 2013 10:51

The weird, wonderful, and just plain kooky hotel requests for 2012

Most hotel staff could write books about the strange side of human nature they see at work, but since discretion is the watchword none of those experiences are ever likely to see the light of day - except on the Protea Hospitality Group's annual list of weird and wonderful guest requests submitted anonymously by staff from their 125 properties all over Africa! 18 Jan 2013 05:16

Tony Kocke appointed executive chef of the Beverly Hills Hotel

"We welcome Tony to the family and know that his experience and passion for what he does will add great value to the hotel. Exceptional food delivery is part of our brand essence and we are committed to ensuring that the highest culinary standards are met," said GM, John de Canha. 21 Dec 2012 07:31

Michelin star is target for trainee chef

Having just completed a 16-hour shift at Luke Dale-Roberts's Test Kitchen in Woodstock, chef-in-training Bonani Lester arrives at the Hout Bay Manor somewhat blurry-eyed. He's not complaining, however. It is all part of the plan. 3 Dec 2012 08:59