As we celebrate the winners of this year’s Inter-Hotel Challenge ~ South Africa 2024, we are reminded of the immense potential and passion within our industry, with our youth standing proudly at the forefront, ready to carry forward the legacy of excellence, innovation, and world-class hospitality that defines our nation. THE DIAMOND WORKS CONCIERGE OF […]
Spotlight on Success: Meet the Winners
Hats Off to the Champions! Check out all the photos of the candidates and highlights from the awards event here! Hot Chef HUWITT STRYDOM, 22Capsicum Culinary Studio “I am a young warrior chef, always on the lookout for new things to learn. I am a persistent and goal-oriented individual. I’ll stand tall and show the […]
HONOURING EXCELLENCE
Dynamic MC Wendy Coetzee of Showcook, Verona Naidoo, Director of Talent and Culture for Sub-Saharan Africa at Accor, and Renato Lardelli, Hotel General Manager at Century City Conference Centre & Hotels, extended a warm welcome to the nominees, industry guests, and our esteemed Keynote Speaker, the Deputy Mayor of Cape Town, Eddie Andrews at the […]
ANNOUNCING THE WINNERS CAPE GRACE REACHING FOR YOUNG STARS 2024!
The Cape Grace Reaching for Young Stars Cook-Off & Service Presentation, annually hosted by the International Hotel School, took place on Saturday 11th May with an enthusiastic high calibre panel of judges: Food: Jocelyn Myers Adams, Debbie Hall, Elsa van der Nest, Lorraine Meaney, Craig Hibbert and Alexandre Barrière IzardWine and spirit service: Penelope Horwood […]
Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages ~ All the pics…
It was a spectacular evening! The ballroom at the Southern Sun Cape Sun is one of the most elegant ballrooms in our city and was particularly resplendent on Tuesday, 28th November when it served as the superb setting for our 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge Awards, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages. This marks the 11th year that […]
WINNERS OF 2023 INTER HOTEL CHALLENGE ANNOUNCED
“They’re smart, ambitious, and primed for success,” said Millicent Maroga, corporate affairs director for HEINEKEN Beverages, of the newest generation of Inter Hotel Challenge (IHC) winners. “It’s our view that when you show talent and determination, every effort should be made to help you get ahead,” she said regarding the gala event at which the […]
GAME ON! WHO WILL BE THE INTER HOTEL CHALLENGE WINNERS?
Suspense is mounting ahead of the announcement of the national finals of the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages on Tuesday 28th November. Just three of the 115 contestants who have competed in the event from the outset will be flying abroad to take up part of their prizes. The Wine Steward of […]
PRIZES ANNOUNCED
The ‘Inter-Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages Wine Steward of the Year 2023’ Nkanyiso Zikhali, representing The Oyster Box will look forward to a two-week experience in Amsterdam. The 2023 IHC Wine Steward of the Year will be flying to Amsterdam, for a whirlwind exposure to the city’s fine dining milieu and wine retailing with Margot […]
THE TEAM PLAYERS & JUDGES!
The Inter Hotel Challenge, sponsored by HEINEKEN Beverages, aims to ignite careers in hospitality and tourism. SUN CITY HOTEL, SUN CITY RESORTNEDERBURG & VAN RYN’S BRANDYWINE STEWARD RICHARD MANNAFELACHEF ITUMELENG JOHN MOGALE PASTRY CHEF ORATILE RAMMEKWABAKER ONTHAHLE BRIDGETTE NTSHABELEBARISTA BOITUMELO HARRY LEGWATI TOADBURY HALL COUNTRY HOTELPONGRÁCZ & BAIN’S CAPE MOUNTAIN WHISKYCONCIERGE NONCEBA MOTHETHO WINE STEWARD ALISTER […]
AND THE EXCEPTIONAL PRIZES…
Wonderful prizes for winners from Dr Susanne Reuther of KitchenAid Africa including KitchenAid Artisan Mixers, Blenders, Gadgets & Utensils, Ceramics, Bakeware and more for each of the participating candidates! Highly desirable and stunning prizes from AL&CD Ashley including SCANPAN the finest of Global Knives, Brabantia, Avanti, Severin and Joseph Joseph. The list goes on – […]