Join us for the fourth annual Hospitality Industry Think Tank on 31 July 2026.
We invite you to a day of collaboration, where industry thought leaders will discuss challenges and opportunities for hospitality and tourism
Welcome from Dave Milne, Peermont Hotels
Keynote address - Johnny Goldberg, Chairman, Global Business Solutions
Welcome - Dimitris Manikis, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts
Panel 1: The economic impact of geopolitics. The ongoing Ukraine and Gulf war and how the ever-changing trade tariffs are pushing Southern Africa in an eastward direction.
Panel 2: Technology and AI. The change and progress since last year’s conversation on training your AI tools and simplifying interphases between different systems.
Panel 3: Our Associations FEDHASA, SATSA, VOASA, SASTRA and TBCSA, and their relevance. A discussion around the impact of the upcoming Municipal Elections in SA and how they engage with the government.
Panel 4: Preparing for the new reality of changing weather systems and managing risk and cover. We’ll discuss sustainability and environmental grading requirements and how to fund these.
Panel 5: Calling on Industry to support environmental and social impact through Touching Dreams - the drive behind the Think Tank and Gala Dinner.
COST:.R750 PER DELEGATE INCLUDING LUNCH AND REFRESHMENTS.LIMITED TICKETS AVAILABLE
WHEN: 31 July 2026 | 08:30-16:30
WHERE: Emperors Palace, 64 Jones Road, Kempton Park, Johannesburg
Book a stay with Peermont Hotels with specially discounted rates. Bookable dates have been created for 29 July – 2 August 2026. (Includes pre and post stays):