During the years of the Challenge we have been able to meet and engage with highly motivated and knowledgeable people in their respective fields some of whom you have already been introduced to over time and others who you are yet to meet. Do read their valuable messages. “Andrew Hosking, Operations Director – Central Northern […]
GET THOSE SKILLS GOING TO SUPPORT TOURISM UPSWING, SAYS HEINEKEN BEVERAGES
South Africa’s post-pandemic bounce-back in tourism, helped in part by a weaker rand, makes it a critical priority to accelerate upskilling in hospitality and tourism, according to Millicent Maroga, corporate affairs director for HEINEKEN Beverages. She was speaking against the background of the countrywide launch of the 2023 Inter Hotel Challenge. HEINEKEN Beverages has assumed […]
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 […]
THE SKILLSHARE FORUM
Students were introduced by our Dynamic MC Wendy Coetzee to a stellar line-up of esteemed industry professionals who have no doubt raised the bar, sharing valuable insights to stimulate the mind. A very warm welcome by Hotel Manager Willem du Toit and Executive Chef George Jardine, Mount Nelson, A Belmond Hotel, Cape Town who shared […]
EXCEPTIONAL PRIZES IN STORE
With the launch of the Mount Nelson Reaching for Young Stars 2023 and our skillshare forum on Tuesday 28th March we are excited to provide an array of esteemed industry professionals who can share valuable insights and raise the bar for the Young Stars. Wendy Coetzee, our dynamic MC, will introduce students to the full […]
MEET THE BARISTAS
With coffee culture sweeping the world baristas are fast becoming a class of their own. Opportunities are many for those that have the right appetite and attitude for a thirst for knowledge and skills. As with Wine Stewards and dedicated Waiters becoming a sought after Barista could be a smart career move. Hear about some […]
MEET THE PASTRY CHEFS AND BAKERS
Meet some of our highly skilled candidate pastry chefs and bakers. Enjoy finding out where they see themselves in five years, who their role models are and what book are they currently reading? (Fascinating!) Fellow competitors, new friends and old we are counting down to the Cook-Offs in October and looking forward to announcing the […]
MEET THE CHEFS
Chefs are in demand! Who are these chefs that are making waves? They describe themselves in one sentence. They share their aspirations for the future, who their role models are and their qualities that they most admire. We believe in encouraging reading for both pleasure and instruction – hear from our Chefs what they are […]
DISTELL INTER-HOTEL CHALLENGE SEES HUGE GROWTH IN 2022 ENTRIES
There are promising, new green shoots of confidence emerging in the hospitality industry, believes Eric Leong Son, Distell’s acting director of corporate affairs. Speaking at the launch of the 2022 Distell Inter-Hotel Challenge, now in its tenth year, he said: “Despite the pandemic aftershocks, the impact of rising inflation and fuel price increases, the hospitality […]
MEET THE CONCIERGES
In a top hotel the role that a good concierge plays is both indispensable and crucial. Concierges are the first port of call particularly for visitors from abroad for whom they represent the face of the hotel. They often have exclusive worldwide networks with contacts that can span continents. They are expected to deliver a […]