In the past, marketing buzzwords like ‘one-stop-shop,’ ‘turnkey solution,’ and ‘all under one roof’ dominated the service provider landscape, driving sales with a broad range of products to “own the client.” Fast forward to 2024, and we find ourselves in a new era where specialist services and best-in-class solutions are at the forefront. Speaking at

Johannesburg, South Africa – A recent ruling by South Africa’s Competition Commission has sent shockwaves through the global hospitality industry. By challenging the long-standing practice of rate parity between hotels and Online Travel Agents (OTAs), this decision marks a potential turning point in how hotels price and distribute their rooms online. “This ruling is about

Port Louis, Mauritius, 27 August 2024 – Kasada, the leading independent real estate private equity platform dedicated to delivering attractive, sustainable value across the hospitality sector in Africa, is proud to announce that its investment portfolio asset the Cape Grace, A Fairmont Managed Hotel in Cape Town, has been awarded the esteemed Green Key certification,

Johannesburg, South Africa – After establishing a strong presence in South Africa over the past two years, global booking platform Profitroom has announced it is accelerating its expansion across the continent with a hyper-localised strategy to empower hotels across Africa. Leading this charge is newly appointed Regional Director for Africa, Leigh Myles, a 25-year hospitality

August 2024, Cape Town – Mark Wernich, cluster general manager for Taj Cape Town and Taj Pamodzi Lusaka, has been recognised as Trailblazer of the Year by the Indian Hotels Company (IHCL), adding to an already impressive list of accolades gathered during his career. Trailblazer of the Year, IHCL’s flagship recognition programme, was designed to