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    Hostex returns in 2026 at full strength with exciting new features to mark 40th anniversary

    Hostex returns in 2026 at full strength with exciting new features to mark 40th anniversary

    05 Aug 2025
    The theme for this milestone edition, “Opening Doors,” captures Hostex’s legacy of unlocking opportunity and forging connections across the industry.
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    Hostex 2026: Celebrating 40 years of opening doors for the hospitality, food and beverage industry

    Hostex 2026: Celebrating 40 years of opening doors for the hospitality, food and beverage industry

    01 Aug 2025
    Since 1986, Hostex has helped businesses connect with key buyers, stay ahead of trends, and drive growth.
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    Hostex 2026 toasts 40 years, inviting Africa to drink in the future at the new Beverage Hub

    Hostex 2026 toasts 40 years, inviting Africa to drink in the future at the new Beverage Hub

    26 Jun 2025
    In an industry that craves novelty and personalisation, drinks are where brands show personality – and the Beverage Hub is designed to let that personality shine through every sip.
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    The role of specialty coffee in 2026: the challenges and opportunities

    The role of specialty coffee in 2026: the challenges and opportunities

    The hospitality industry in South Africa is evolving rapidly, and coffee has become far more than a beverage – it is now a cultural touchpoint, a marker of quality, and a vital part of the guest exper …
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    Hostex at 40: A Legacy of Trust, Taste, and Tenacity

    20 Jan 2026
    Johannesburg, January 2026 – From a single hall at NASREC in 1986 to one of South Africa’s longest-running trade shows, Hostex 2026 marks a major milestone: 40 years of connecting professionals in foo …
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    Future skills for future travellers: City Lodge Hotels highlights new jobs emerging in hospitality

    Future skills for future travellers: City Lodge Hotels highlights new jobs emerging in hospitality

    02 Feb 2026 Thought leadership article by Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, City Lodge Hotels
    JOHANNESBURG, January 2026: South Africa’s tourism industry is entering a period of rapid reinvention, driven by shifting traveller expectations, digital evolution, sustainability demands, and a growi …
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    Opening doors from farm to fork: why being “scale ready” matters more than being big

    Opening doors from farm to fork: why being “scale ready” matters more than being big

    20 Jan 2026 By Omelele (Omie) Mmbo, FNB: Business Development Head| SME
    South Africa’s farm to fork chain is changing fast.  From primary producers to township takeaways and boutique hotels, everyone is dealing with rising input costs, energy insecurity, logistics bottlen …
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    Hostex 2026 opens new doors for small business with revamped SMME Pavilion

    17 Sept 2025 Press release
    Johannesburg, South Africa – As Hostex celebrates 40 years of connecting the hospitality, food and beverage industry, its 2026 edition is putting the spotlight firmly on small business. The newly expa …
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    Hostex 2026 Webinar: “Opening doors for 40 years — and now for the G20”

    03 Sept 2025 Press release
    With South Africa’s G20 Leaders’ Summit set for 22 to 23 November 2025 in Johannesburg, Hostex is convening a fast-paced webinar on 30 September to put the country’s hospitality, food, drink and retai …
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    Hostex 2026 unveils ambassadors leading South Africa’s hospitality conversation

    15 Oct 2025 Press release
    Six industry leaders will help Hostex celebrate 40 years of opening doors when the show returns to the Sandton Convention Centre from 8 to 10 March 2026.  Announced during a lively webinar that explor …
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