The new restaurant industry: Fewer bottles, smaller bills, bigger risks
FEDHASA Inland Board member Rosemary Anderson examines the challenging trading conditions facing restaurants today.
Looking Ahead: Reflecting on 2025 and the Year to Come
by Lee-Anne Singer, FEDHASA Cape Chairperson What were the most defining challenges and breakthroughs for the hospitality sector this past year? For me, the standout breakthrough of 2025 was watching […]
FEDHASA identifies new Vaal Water Utility as a catalyst for tourism growth and water sector reform
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) has described the launch of the Vaal Corporation Water Utility (VCWU) by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS), Rand Water, and Emfuleni Local Municipality as […]
Hospitality Wins Big at SATIS 2025
Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape, Lee-Anne Singer, attended the first-ever South African Tourism Investment Summit (SATIS) in Cape Town. This landmark event was hosted in partnership with UN Tourism and formed […]
Cape Town’s Frontline Stars Honoured at Inaugural LoveCapeTown Pinning Ceremony
Cape Town’s tourism industry has recently highlighted the often-overlooked heroes of hospitality, the concierge and guest relations professionals who quietly influence every visitor’s experience. Held at The Silo Hotel’s The […]
Important Notice: Energy Performance Certificates (EPCs) Required by 7 December 2025
Hospitality businesses operating within certain building types must comply with the national requirement to obtain and display an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) by 7 December 2025, as mandated by the National Energy Act (No. […]
FEDHASA welcomes Minister Schreiber’s landmark Visa announcement
New STAGES and MEETS visas set to unlock billions in film and MICE sectors The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) applauds the introduction of two new visa categories […]
Fedhasa welcomes SA’s online visa system
The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) warmly welcomes the recent announcement by the Department of Home Affairs that South Africa’s first online instant visa system, incorporating advanced ‘selfie-based’ biometric […]
Hang on: Cape Town launches new campaign to drive tourism and investment
The City of Cape Town this week launched a coat-hanger marketing campaign, putting Cape Town into the hands of its visitors. “These coat-hanger cards, soon to be hanging in accommodation […]
FEDHASA Cape’s ‘Ultimate Cook-Off’ a sizzling success
What do you get when you mix top chefs, hospitality pros, and mystery ingredients? A recipe for connection! On 22 May 2025, FEDHASA Cape, in partnership with SA Chefs and […]
