The day was perfect, elegant, and the lunch sensational! The Maslow at Time Square, Sun International was the stunning home for the climax of our regional Launches. Meeting the candidates this year in Gauteng we were struck by their enthusiasm, warmth and joie de vivre – a big smile was the order of the day […]
Orientation Workshop at JOHANNESBURG MARRIOTT MELROSE ARCH
For the past two years Johannesburg Marriott Hotel Melrose Arch, the flagship of Marriott in Gauteng, has been the generous host of the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Orientation Workshop. An important day that takes place each year with knowledgeable speakers in their field introducing topics that are broadening for the mind and stimulating for our candidates […]
OUT TO LUNCH AT Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani at SKY Venue
Durban has always been an enthusiastic and dedicated supporter of the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge which has been enormously heartwarming. So it is with particular pleasure that we begin a fresh year in the unique setting here in the SKY Venue at Southern Sun Elangeni & Maharani overlooking the Indian Ocean in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal. We would […]
Orientation Workshop at DURBAN ICC
A warm welcome by Lindiwe Rakharebe, the proud CEO of the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC), acknowledged as one of the leaders in their field in Africa. The reputation of the Durban ICC has spread far and wide under her inspired leadership. Executive Sous Chef Clinton Bonhomme prepared the most bountiful, hot and delicious […]
OUT TO LUNCH AT TWELVE APOSTLES HOTEL & SPA
The setting was blissful at The Twelve Apostles Hotel & Spa and the sea view exquisite as the wintery sun broke through the clouds. What a splendid start to the 2022 Launch of the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge now in its tenth year and proudly going forward. The excitement of our candidates was tangible. WELCOME TOASTCrispy […]
A MEMORABLE DAY AT TAJ CAPE TOWN!
Inspirational and stunning presentations were the order of the day for the Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge Orientation Workshop, which took place on Wednesday 13th July 2022 in Cape Town, the first of three regional Orientation Workshops, which are one of the most important pillars of the program ~ A day of exploration and training with role […]
One&Only Reaching for Young Stars 2021 LAUNCH WORKSHOP
The workshop was a particularly special day during which the students were introduced to some of South Africa’s finest companies. Long-standing participants and supporters, the award-winning Lancewood, an impressive company that is dedicated to producing excellent quality dairy products, were in the line-up. MC Wendy Coetzee of SHOWCOOK announced the fabulous Lancewood Pastry Chef of […]