the Hospitality community of South Africa

2009 Peroni chef - Craig Hounsom

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 10:20:00 +0200

Craig Hounsom was the winner of the 2009 Peroni Chef title.
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Bakery training by US giant opens in Jhb

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:01:00 +0200

In response to the need to provide hands-on training for staff employed in in-store bakeries, convenience store bakeries, retail bakeries and foodservice operations, Rich Products Corporation has opened a product solution centre and bakery and food service training schools in Johannesburg.
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Charity begins at home with Unilever, Team SA

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:51:00 +0200

On Wednesday 28 October 2009, 350 underprivileged children from the Kgosi Neighbourhood Foundation (KNF) Wings of Hope School were treated to an afternoon complete with lunch, a cupcake making lesson and a special talk on what it means to be a chef. It was given by members of the South African National Culinary Team (Team SA) as part of a charity drive initiated by Unilever Foodsolutions.
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Iceland to be McDonald's-free

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 13:06:00 +0200

REYKJAVIK, ICELAND: Iceland's two McDonald's restaurants will close on 1 November 2009 due to rising costs brought on by the country's economic collapse, the Icelandic operator of the US fast-food chain said on Monday, 26 October.
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Ten great tips for B&B websites

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:32:00 +0200

The very basis of having a website for your bed and breakfast is to increase bookings, which translates into high occupancy rate and profits. Competition on the internet is highly fierce, which requires that you ensure that your website is ready to offer what your potential guests want.
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Hospitality Investment Awards finalists announced

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 11:00:00 +0200

The annual Hospitality Investment Conference Africa (HICA) will take place from 4-6 November 2009 at the Sandton Sun hotel in Johannesburg and will also be the scene for the third Hospitality Investment Awards.
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Creative Tourism in Karoo conference targets 2010

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:54:00 +0200

The second Karoo conference, focusing on Creative Tourism in the Karoo, will take place at De Stijl Hotel Gariep Dam on 5-6 November 2009. Its challenge is to develop and market a signature "Karoo brand,” as a key desert tourism destination in the world.
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New conference venue opens in East Rand

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 11:47:00 +0200

The Serengeti Golf & Wildlife Estate, situated on the R25 to Bronkhorstspruit in the East Rand has added a conference and banqueting centre to its facilities. It is situated at the golf club, part of the Jack Nicklaus Signature Golf Course.
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Green Hotel at Hostex Cape

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 10:31:00 +0200

Hostex Cape, taking place from 8 - 10 March 2010 at Cape Town International Convention Centre, will feature a Greenstuff Village. In addition to an exhibition area of suppliers of green products and services, the Greenstuff Village will also feature a Green Hotel.
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Nando's makes an impression in US

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 14:19:00 +0200

Nando's has made it into Fortune magazine, meaning that the local fast-food icon is making its presence felt in the world's biggest and most competitive market.
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