Is Hostex 2026 the hospitality industry's reality check?

Is Hostex 2026 the hospitality industry's reality check?

South Africa’s hospitality sector is recovering on paper, but bleeding in the streets. Turnover looks promising, but the truth is that margins are shrinking as operators are squeezed between suppliers and consumers against a backdrop of soaring costs, failing infrastructure, and a skills competency crisis. The result is less value for consumers, which affects customer satisfaction. Diners are increasingly reluctant to eat out because they’re tir…