Hoteliers Circle Editorial

"In the hotel business, we talk a lot about RevPAR, ADR, occupancy, and energy costs. But there’s one metric that rarely gets the credit it deserves. That’s the strength of your people. Labor is not just an operational expense. It’s your most powerful strategic investment. I’ve seen this firsthand in my work with hotel owners and operators across the country. From limited service roadside inns to full service urban towers, the greatest difference between properties thriving i

Photo credits: Mantis You’ve long been a pioneer in eco-conscious hospitality. What inspired your vision to intertwine conservation, community, and luxury from the very beginning of Mantis' 25-year successful journey? "Growing up in Zimbabwe, surrounded by nature, I've always been passionate about wildlife and envisioned myself nurturing my own piece of land in South Africa. That dream was realised when we took on the challenge of rewilding farmland in Gqeberha in the Eastern

"Looking back at the evolution of hospitality packages, it’s clear that food and beverage (F&B) inclusions — such as breakfast, half board, or full board — have long been a standard offering. At one point in time, this shift was likely met with resistance: “We can’t do that! We’ll lose revenue, we’ll impact our average room rate, this is crazy!” Yet, over time, these inclusions became not just accepted but expected. They’ve since been streamlined into operations and used as

"The representation of women on boards, in those key decision-making and leadership roles, is a crucial starting point for improving the status of women’s work, job quality and career prospects throughout the global tourism and hospitality industry."  Tricia Barnett, Co-Director at Equality in Tourism "Our third Sun, Sand and Ceilings report shows encouraging progress – women now hold 33% of board positions, more than double the figure from 2013. However, we’re still falling

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