Fedhasa

25/12/2025

Wishing all our members and the broader hospitality community a happy festive season.

To those taking a break, enjoy the rest you have earned. To those keeping our hotels, restaurants, and experiences running, thank you for making South Africa shine at this special time of year.

Here’s to a strong finish to 2025 and an exciting year ahead.

24/12/2025

The latest stats show our food and beverages industry is thriving, with total year-on-year income up 8.4%, and restaurants and coffee shops leading the growth. A clear sign of the sector’s strength and steady recovery.

See the full report here:https://fedhasa.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/StatsSA-Accommodation-Food-and-Beverage-reports-for-October-2025.pdf

Stats SA

23/12/2025

It’s time to celebrate the people who make hospitality extraordinary.

The FEDHASA Hospitality Awards honour the individuals and teams who bring purpose, care, and innovation to our industry, from leaders like Chris Godenir to the passionate team at ServiceGurus.

Their stories prove that excellence in hospitality takes many forms. Now it’s your turn to be recognised.

Learn more and enter here: https://awards.fedhasa.co.za/entries/

18/12/2025

The future of hospitality depends on how we invest in youth.

In a recent Hospitality.co.za article, FEDHASA Inland Chair Gustav Pieterse shared that meaningful mentorship and skills development create careers, not just jobs.

FEDHASA encourages hospitality businesses to partner with schools and training programmes to grow the next generation of leaders.

Let’s open doors for the future of our industry.

15/12/2025

There’s an opportunity for everyone to shine at the FEDHASA Hospitality Awards.

Denise Stubbs, CEO of Thokozani Wines and Leader of the Year 2024, believes leadership is about heart and humility.

“When people feel truly seen, valued, and part of something bigger, they rise, and so does their organisation.”

Be part of that spirit. Celebrate your contribution to hospitality by entering the FEDHASA Hospitality Awards.

Read more about the categories and how to enter here: https://awards.fedhasa.co.za/

11/12/2025

FEDHASA is spreading the love this festive season… and encouraging you to do the same.

The Tree of Hope at Hotel Sky Cape Town (a proud FEDHASA member) is the tallest of its kind in Africa, and a shining reminder of unity and giving.

Support the initiative by donating funds, food, clothing, or skills. Visit Hotel Sky from 12 December to 10 January and be part of the celebration.

To pledge or partner, email Inge Dykman at [email protected].

09/12/2025

FEDHASA East Coast proudly welcomes Philisiwe Gumede to its board.

As General Manager of The Oyster Box Hotel and KZN Top Business Woman of the Year 2025, Philisiwe has built a reputation for excellence and community impact.

Her appointment brings strong leadership and dedication to transformation and youth development, all key to strengthening the KZN hospitality sector.

We congratulate Philisiwe on this well-deserved recognition and are honoured to have her lend her expertise to FEDHASA East Coast.

05/12/2025

You’ve got to enter the 2025 FEDHASA Hospitality Awards if you believe leadership is about resilience, people, and purpose.

That’s what Chris Godenir, General Manager of Cape Peninsula Hotel and FEDHASA Hospitality Awards’ first GM of the Year, stood for. He was recognised for growing his people, guiding with care through tough times, and building community through sustainability.

The drive behind his positive outlook?

“The resilience of South Africa and its people.”

If that spirit drives you too, now’s the time to share it.

Enter the 2025 FEDHASA Hospitality Awards here: https://awards.fedhasa.co.za/

04/12/2025

Take five minutes to contribute towards the future of insurance solutions for the hospitality industry.

SATIB Insurance Brokers and FEDHASA want to understand the real insurance challenges facing hospitality businesses. This short survey will help with exactly that.

If you struggle with specialist risks, feel unsure about the protection you have, or want simpler, clearer policies, this is your chance to tell us.

Take the survey here: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/M9FKCM5

03/12/2025

The new Game Changers Huddle from the MEA Future Leaders Challenge looks at how small, steady leadership actions can lift team performance.

The session highlights three simple micro‑moments: a quick note of appreciation, stepping in early to help a guest, and setting a clear intention before a shift.

Choose one, try it every day, and watch how it shapes your team’s experience.

Watch the huddle here: https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XxBNiHriwpg

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01/12/2025

Celebrating 21 Years of FEDHASA Cape

The 2025 FEDHASA Cape AGM at Hotel Sky united over 125 members, partners, and past chairmen to reflect on our shared journey. Guided by the capable Sive Sijila and complemented by performances from Cape Town Philharmonic Youth Orchestra members, the event highlighted our commitment to progress and local talent.

We proudly introduced the 2025/26 FEDHASA Cape Board, and thanked our outgoing members for their dedicated service.

Looking ahead, Executive Officer Rema Wiese reaffirmed our focus for 2026 – connection, engagement, and growth across every region.

Here’s to another year of building a stronger, united hospitality community.

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28/11/2025

Ready to enter the 2025 FEDHASA Hospitality Awards?

We asked last year’s Shared Prosperity Award winners, Shireen Onia and Michelle Page of ServiceGurus, what advice they’d give future entrants.

Their message: “Focus on your people, because great service begins with a motivated and happy team.”

They also reminded us that the awards are about connection, and celebrating the passion and pride that drive hospitality forward.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to click ‘Enter,’ this is it. Your story deserves to be shared.

Enter now: https://awards.fedhasa.co.za/