Advancing your career in hospitality: Tips and strategies for young professionals

The path to career growth can sometimes seem daunting for young professionals looking to advance in the hospitality industry. However, with the right mindset, skillset, and strategic approach, it’s possible […]
NEW VISAS A WIN FOR HOSPITALITY, SAYS FEDHASA

JOHANNESBURG, 11 OCTOBER 2024 – The Federated Hospitality Association of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) welcomes the South African government’s progressive visa reforms, which promise significant benefits for the hospitality industry. The […]
Draft School Calendars for 2026 and 2027 for comment

The Minister of Basic Education has released draft school calendars for 2026 and 2027, inviting public feedback on the proposed schedules. This announcement is likely to draw significant interest from […]
City Lodge Hotels honours top achievers at Leaders Awards 2024

JOHANNESBURG, October 8, 2024: City Lodge Hotels proudly celebrated its top performers at the annual CLH Leaders’ Conference gala dinner on 17 September 2024. The event, held with great excitement […]
FEDHASA welcomes the publication of the new tourism white paper: A step towards sustainable, inclusive and meaningful growth for South Africa’s tourism and hospitality sector

JOHANNESBURG, 9 October 2024: The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) welcomes the publication of the Department of Tourism’s White Paper on the Development and Promotion of Tourism in […]
FEDHASA welcomes Home Affairs Minister’s plans for tourism and economic growth

Johannesburg, 18 September 2024 – The remote working visa and a points-based work visa system have been finalised and will be launched within a month. This comes after tax implications were […]
StatsSA Accommodation and F&B reports for June 2024

South African Tourism and Hospitality Sectors Show Mixed Performance in June 2024 Recent reports from Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) reveal a complex picture for the country’s tourism and hospitality industries […]
Big change in Immigration Law pertaining to ZEP permit holders

In a significant development for Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) holders in South Africa, the new Minister of Home Affairs has announced a crucial waiver that simplifies the process of obtaining […]
FEDHASA applauds landmark Booking.com pricing shift

FEDHASA warmly welcomes the agreement between the Competition Commission and Booking.com to address price parity clauses in their contracts with accommodation providers. This is a significant win for fair competition […]
Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency Act 2024 published

The Office of the Premier in South Africa’s Eastern Cape has unveiled the Eastern Cape Parks and Tourism Agency Act 2024, marking a significant development for the province’s tourism sector. […]