Fedhasa

29/05/2026

We’ll be at the Hotel & Hospitality Expo on 10 and 11 June – come and find us at the CTICC, Stand H24.

Shireen Onia, FEDHASA Board Member, chairs both days of the programme and speaks on 11 June on workplace wellbeing and what it truly costs the industry when people are running on empty. Lee-Anne Singer, FEDHASA Cape Chair, moderates the opening panel on 10 June, exploring the future of Africa’s hospitality sector.

Full programme available here: https://www.thehotelshowafrica.com/agenda/?utm_source=referral-traffic&utm_medium=ref-visit&utm_campaign=thehotelshowafrica.com

Two days of conversations that matter. We’d love to see you there.

28/05/2026

Technology is changing every part of hospitality, from what happens behind the scenes to the way guests experience a stay.

A big thank you to Louise Hibbert and Access Hospitality for sponsoring the Digital Innovation & Technology Professional of the Year and Revenue & Distribution Manager of the Year categories at the recent FEDHASA Hospitality Awards.

Through the work they do, they understand just how important innovation is to the future of our industry.

27/05/2026

South Africa’s dams, rivers and waterways are important assets that support tourism, recreation and many livelihoods.

With this in mind, FEDHASA supports the Department of Water and Sanitation’s decision to revise the proposed Draft Regulations for the Management and Control of Government Waterworks and Surrounding State-Owned Land following extensive stakeholder input.

As FEDHASA National Chairperson Brett Tungay noted, this is an encouraging sign that meaningful public participation is being taken seriously.

We also appreciate the Department’s commitment to further consultation and look forward to continuing the conversation.

22/05/2026

A big thank you to Brett Hendricks and the Motsamayi Tourism Group for coming back to the FEDHASA Hospitality Awards this year to sponsor the Leader of the Year Award.

This marks their second year with the awards, and their ongoing involvement plays a vital role in rewarding the people shaping our sector.

It’s through partnerships like this that we get to spotlight those who go the extra mile.

22/05/2026

Are you planning to attend Decorex Africa 2026? Trade registration is officially underway.

After a successful 2025 event that welcomed 59,354 visitors and over 620 exhibitors across Cape Town and Joburg, the industry is gearing up for another showcase of design and décor innovation.
This is a great opportunity for FEDHASA members to source fresh concepts and network with leading suppliers.

Two cities. One audience. One connected design ecosystem.
Register for free online via the links below.

Decorex Cape Town - https://bit.ly/4aSuoWp
Decorex Joburg - https://bit.ly/4qVvjM1

21/05/2026

Verified, credible responsible tourism practices are now a baseline expectation for all tourism and hospitality businesses in South Africa.

Knowing this, FEDHASA has formalised a strategic partnership with Fair Trade Tourism – one of Africa’s leading responsible tourism certification bodies – to ensure South African hospitality businesses have the tools and support to meet that expectation head-on.

The MOU establishes a framework for joint education, capacity-building, and advocacy across the sector.

Read the full announcement here: https://fedhasa.co.za/fedhasa-and-fair-trade-tourism-formalise-partnership-to-advance-responsible-tourism-across-southern-africa/

The Federated Hospitality Association of South Africa (FEDHASA) and Fair Trade Tourism (FTT) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), formalising a

20/05/2026

The BER’s Q2 2026 Business Survey is open, and FEDHASA is calling on all hospitality businesses to participate.

The BER’s findings are monitored by policymakers and analysts across South Africa as leading indicators of economic activity. The more hospitality voices represented, the stronger our industry’s presence in the data that drives real decisions.

* Takes approximately 5 minutes
* Strictly confidential
* Deadline: 25 May 2026 at 18:00

Multi-property operators: please share with your individual properties and regional branches – regional representation matters.

Complete the survey here: https://bersurveys.checkboxonline.com/serv_recruit

Survey

19/05/2026

FEDHASA has once again secured an exclusive 25% discount on SABC commercial TV licence fees –available only to members in good standing. That means paying just R198.75 per TV set. For a 200-room property, that’s a saving of more than R13,250 every year.

FEDHASA members saved in excess of R5 million through this benefit in 2025 alone – money that went straight back into their businesses.

To claim your discount, your membership needs to be current before the deadline:

* New members – join by 30 June 2026
* Existing members – renew by 10 July 2026

Not yet a member? There has never been a better time to join: https://fedhasa.co.za/select-a-region/

15/05/2026

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2026 has come to a close, and it certainly was a landmark edition for FEDHASA.

Over three days, our team connected with members, international buyers, tourism decision-makers, and industry leaders from across the continent. We also announced our formal partnership with Fair Trade Tourism – formalising a commitment to responsible tourism certification and capacity-building for South African hospitality businesses – and we were reminded, once again, of what this industry is capable of when it moves together.

As FEDHASA KZN & Eastern Cape General Manager, Jaya Naidoo, told Cape Talk: “When public and private sectors work together with a shared vision, the results are definitely powerful, and Africa’s Travel Indaba is clear proof of this.”

South African hospitality is on the up, and FEDHASA will continue to ensure our members have every opportunity to keep it that way.

Listen to Jaya’s full Cape Talk interview here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHao-7DrWog

14/05/2026

FEDHASA is proud to be an Association Partner of the Hotel & Hospitality Expo Africa 2026.

The Expo brings together suppliers and buyers from across Africa, which gives members the chance to connect with decision-makers who are actively looking to invest.

Join us at the show as we connect with industry leaders, share insights and support the future of hospitality.

Date: 10 -12 June
Venue: Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC)
Register for free: https://bit.ly/436nlpD