The awards ceremony was held on Friday, April 12, 2024, on the Century Metropolis Conference Centre in Cape City, while marking the commerce affiliation’s seventy fifth 12 months.
CAPE TOWN, SOUTH AFRICA – The Federated Hospitality Affiliation of Southern Africa (FEDHASA) has introduced the winners of its inaugural Hospitality Awards, honouring excellence throughout the South African hospitality trade. The awards ceremony was held on Friday, April 12, 2024, on the Century Metropolis Conference Centre in Cape City, while marking the commerce affiliation’s seventy fifth 12 months.
“The FEDHASA Hospitality Awards had been created to rejoice the unimaginable expertise and dedication of hospitality professionals throughout Southern Africa,” stated FEDHASA Chairperson Rosemary Anderson. “This 12 months’s finalists and winners exemplify the eagerness, innovation and dedication that drives our trade ahead, even in difficult occasions.”
In her opening remarks, the Honourable Minister of Tourism South Africa Patricia de Lille congratulated FEDHASA on the inaugural awards. “Tourism and hospitality are highly effective autos to showcase our nation and all we now have to supply as we draw guests,” stated Minister de Lille. “Nevertheless it’s the folks of our nation which are on the coronary heart of our hospitality sector. I wish to categorical my deep gratitude to all of the winners. Your dedication is what retains us on the prime of many international locations. Allow us to use the euphoria of days like right this moment to encourage us to work tougher and exceed requirements to be a world chief in hospitality and tourism.”
Minister De Lille famous that collaboration between the private and non-private sectors is important to rising tourism in South Africa. She was happy to see classes within the awards that aren’t typically recognised, similar to Govt Housekeeper of the 12 months, Entrance of Home Supervisor of the 12 months, and Younger Skilled of the 12 months.
“I wish to guarantee you and remind you that you’re such an vital a part of this sector,” stated de Lille. “We respect what you do, and we additionally respect you. While you do your work with satisfaction, will probably be recognised.”
The FEDHASA Hospitality Awards showcased the unimaginable progress alternatives the hospitality trade can supply younger South Africans. Take the winner of the Govt Housekeeper of the 12 months award, Enara Muza of The Silo Resort. Muza pivoted from a profession in instructing to the hospitality trade in 2008, beginning as a runner in a restaurant. Via exhausting work, dedication and coaching in housekeeping administration, she labored her method up. Right now, she oversees a workforce of 30 employees because the Govt Housekeeper on the prestigious Silo Resort.
“Tales like Muza’s show the boundless potential the hospitality sector holds, particularly for South Africa’s youth. With its numerous vary of roles and alternatives for development, the trade gives a pathway for passionate, pushed people to construct significant, rewarding careers. Because the FEDHASA Hospitality Awards highlighted, the hospitality leaders of tomorrow are already making their mark right this moment, leveraging their abilities and ambition to propel themselves and the trade ahead. By persevering with to foster and rejoice this subsequent technology of hospitality professionals, South Africa can harness the facility of tourism and hospitality to drive financial progress and job creation for years to come back,” stated Anderson.
The 2024 FEDHASA Hospitality Award winners are:
- Culinary Excellence: Clinton Bonhomme, Durban ICC
- Govt Housekeeper of the 12 months: Enara Muza, The Silo Resort
- Services Supervisor of the 12 months: Jannie Roos, Peermont Lodges, Casinos and Resorts
- Meals and Beverage Supervisor of the 12 months: Anika de Jongh, The Silo Resort
- Entrance of Home Supervisor of the 12 months: Deborah Naicker, ANEW Resort Hilton
- Hospitality Know-how Supplier: Profitroom (Leigh Myles)
- Resort Common Supervisor of the 12 months: Chris Godenir, The Peninsula All-Suite Resort
- Chief of the 12 months: Denise Stubbs, Thokozani Wines
- Supervisor of the 12 months – Enterprise Assist: David Masawi-McCann, The Silo Resort
- Restaurant Common Supervisor of the 12 months: Gabrielle Roland, Century Metropolis Convention Centre and Lodges
- Shared Prosperity (ED): Shireen Onia and Michelle Web page, Service Gurus
- Sustainability: David Pollock, Resort Verde Cape City
- Younger Skilled of the 12 months: Kirsty Jamieson, Protea Resort by Marriott Nelspruit
FEDHASA additionally introduced the induction of latest members into its new FEDHASA Corridor of Fame. These accolades recognise the outstanding contributions and lifelong achievements of hospitality trade stalwarts.
- Arthur Gillis, Platinum Hospitality Holdings
- Clifford Ross, Metropolis Lodge Lodges
- Nicky Fitzgerald, Angama
Lee-Anne Singer, Chairperson of FEDHASA Cape, inspired all FEDHASA members to appoint their exemplary staff for the upcoming FEDHASA Hospitality Awards 2025. Nominations for 2025 will open on Monday, 2 September, 2024.
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