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Tourism revenues have similarly grown, reaching US$2.4 billion in the first quarter alone, marking a 15.3% increase year-on-year.

A co-located feature of the larger AFMASS Food Manufacturing Expo, the Tastemasters Festival is designed to highlight the intersection of talent, innovation, and business in Africa’s evolving food and hospitality landscape.

The sale follows years of uncertainty and stalled revival efforts. In 2016, businessman Nicky van der Walt undertook a major refurbishment estimated at around ZAR 120 million (US$6.55 million), soft-launching the hotel in 2018 with hopes of restoring its former glory.

The event opens with a networking cocktail reception at 7 p.m., followed by a gala dinner and awards presentation, culminating in a night of glamour and recognition.

For franchise owners, the integration of these tools promises to simplify complex management tasks and improve profitability by reducing inefficiencies.

The conference agenda is designed to engage delegates with interactive sessions focused on key industry topics such as the impact of New Distribution Capability (NDC) on travel retail, evolving consumer behaviors, digital transformation, sustainable tourism, and regulatory compliance.

In her new role, Astrid will spearhead the expansion and development of RateHawk’s B2B operations, overseeing a vast network that includes over 110,000 retail partners and more than 1,100 API partners worldwide.

Integrating Cravia’s brands could enhance Americana’s portfolio diversification and supply chain efficiencies, positioning it to better meet shifting consumer preferences.

This innovative approach addresses the physical demands and environmental challenges riders face, particularly during the UAE’s intense summer season.

Mira’s cloud-based platform, already powering over 500 hospitality businesses, brings together sales tracking, inventory management, kitchen operations, and customer engagement in one seamless dashboard.