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 retail readiness under the spotlight. Taking place eight weeks ahead of the G20, the webinar is focused on critical strategies and what must happen behind the doors to deliver world-class standards when over 40 heads of state and thousands of delegates arrive.

“The G20 puts the hospitality industry on show and presents a unique opportunity to showcase South Africa’s hospitality, tourism, and service excellence. Hostex has been opening doors for 40 years and is in a unique position to bring together the companies who will ensure South Africa shines in November,” says Lerato Nako, Event Manager for Hostex. The summit, which brings together leaders representing 85% of global GDP and 75% of international trade, will feature over 135 meetings across all provinces, including key sessions on tourism and investment. Tourism revenue is projected to exceed R1.2 billion, with job creation rising to 1.7 million in the short term.

Comments Nako, “The Hostex webinar is for the people who serve the industry: the teams behind the brands, menus and experiences. We’ll be debating what’s working, where the cracks are showing, and the practical steps we can take now.”

The panel of industry experts are Hostex 2026’s esteemed ambassadors, including Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo (Chief Operating Officer, City Lodge Hotels), Gustav Pieterse (Inland Chair, FEDHASA), Trevor Boyd (Operations General Manager: F&B, City Lodge Hotels), Iain Evans (Publisher, The Coffee Magazine) and Omelele ‘Omie’ Mmbo (Head of Business Development: SME, FNB).

Read the full article here: https://tourismnewsafrica.com/hostex-2026-webinar-opening-doors-for-40/

Pictured above left is Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo, Chief Operating Officer at City Lodge Hotels and Hostex Ambassador for 2024 and 2026.

Pictured above right is Trevor Boyd, Operations General Manager: Food and Beverage at City Lodge Hotels and Hostex Ambassador for 2024 and 2026.