{"id":3728,"date":"2022-06-15T05:15:09","date_gmt":"2022-06-15T03:15:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/?p=3728"},"modified":"2022-06-15T05:16:15","modified_gmt":"2022-06-15T03:16:15","slug":"hostex-2022-announces-strong-line-up-of-show-ambassadors","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/articles\/hostex-2022-announces-strong-line-up-of-show-ambassadors\/","title":{"rendered":"Hostex 2022 announces strong line-up of Show Ambassadors"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Hostex 2022 is happening at Sandton Convention Centre from Sunday, 26 to Tuesday, 28 June, from 9.30am to 4.30pm daily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Hostex 2022 Ambassadors are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>James Khoza<\/strong>, President of SA Chefs Association and Executive Chef at Sandton Sun, is a returning Hostex Ambassador, having contributed richly to the Hostex 2020 educational offering. He is keen to introduce the industry to a \u2018reimagined\u2019 cheffing landscape, following the tumultuous pandemic years.<\/li><li><strong>Iain Evans<\/strong>, Owner and Publisher of <em>Coffee<\/em> magazine, an inveterate coffee aficionado, and also a returning Hostex Ambassador who added significant flavour, aroma, and insight to the Hostex 2020 coffee scene, is enthusiastic about sharing the glorious world of coffee with coffee lovers at Hostex 2022.<\/li><li><strong>Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo<\/strong>, COO of City Lodge Hotel Group with an out-of-the-box solution-focused approach to challenges and a passion for South Africa\u2019s hospitality and tourism sectors, will be sharing her industry insights with Hostex participants.<\/li><li><strong>Trevor Boyd<\/strong>, newly appointed General Manager: Food and Beverage at City Lodge Hotel Group, will be joining Lindiwe on the Hostex Ambassador platform. He is one of South Africa\u2019s top chefs, having represented SA at Culinary Olympic events over the years, and in 2019 was inducted into the Academy of Chefs, an elite fellowship within SA Chefs.<\/li><li><strong>Wendy Alberts<\/strong>, renowned CEO of RASA (Restaurant Association of South Africa) and a strong contributor to furthering the aims of the hospitality sector. As a Hostex 2022 Ambassador, Wendy will share her understanding of the needs of the industry to ensure Hostex 2022 is the platform of choice for learning, networking, sourcing and benchmarking.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-3 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><ul class=\"blocks-gallery-grid\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"593\" height=\"738\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Wendy-Alberts-from-RASA.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3729\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Wendy-Alberts-from-RASA.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/?attachment_id=3729\" class=\"wp-image-3729\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Wendy-Alberts-from-RASA.jpg 593w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Wendy-Alberts-from-RASA-241x300.jpg 241w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 593px) 100vw, 593px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd--768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3730\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd-.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/?attachment_id=3730\" class=\"wp-image-3730\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd--768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd--225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd--1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd--1024x1365.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd--600x800.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Chef-Trevor-Boyd-.jpg 1210w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"682\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-2-682x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3731\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-2.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/?attachment_id=3731\" class=\"wp-image-3731\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-2-682x1024.jpg 682w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-2.jpg 717w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 682px) 100vw, 682px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_James-Khoza-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3732\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_James-Khoza.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/?attachment_id=3732\" class=\"wp-image-3732\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_James-Khoza-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_James-Khoza-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_James-Khoza-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_James-Khoza-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_James-Khoza.jpg 896w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3733\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-scaled.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/?attachment_id=3733\" class=\"wp-image-3733\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-1-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><figcaption class=\"blocks-gallery-item__caption\">Lindiwe Sangweni-Siddo\rCity Lodge\r16 May 2018 \rPhotograph: John Hogg<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"3736\" data-full-url=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2.jpg\" data-link=\"http:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/articles\/hostex-2022-announces-strong-line-up-of-show-ambassadors\/attachment\/hostex-2022-ambassador_lindiwe-sangweni-siddo-city-lodge-hotel-group-2\/\" class=\"wp-image-3736\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2-600x900.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Lindiwe-Sangweni-Siddo-City-Lodge-Hotel-Group-2.jpg 1456w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Charlene Hefer, Hostex Portfolio Director at Specialised Exhibitions, a division of the Montgomery Group, expressed her deep appreciation to the Hostex 2022 Ambassadors for their willingness to contribute to the re-energising of the industry through involvement at Hostex, which has been adding value to hospitality, food and drink, since 1984. \u201cIt takes visionaries to see potential, particularly when a sector has been as hard hit as hospitality was through the pandemic. We\u2019re honoured to have such strong industry leaders stepping forward as Ambassadors for our show to make a difference to the sector as a whole. We\u2019re excited about the new ideas, insights and understandings they will be sharing \u2013 and we know that the industry likewise will welcome their contributions.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hefer adds that preparations for Hostex 2022 REFRESHED have hit top gear as the event draws closer. \u201cWe\u2019re fine-tuning arrangements with our partners to ensure we deliver a show that more than meets the expectations of a discerning and dynamic industry. We\u2019re particularly excited about SA Chefs Skillery space this year, which is a powerful response to industry needs. The Skillery will feature an accessible networking platform, a demo counter, as well as space for SA Chefs\u2019 partners and sponsors to showcase their products. The space will provide an informal and homely ambience, encouraging engagement and learning for the hospitality, food and drink industry as a whole. We believe the Skillery will be one of several must-visit spots at Hostex 2022.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find out more about Hostex, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.hostex.co.za\">www.hostex.co.za<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Book your space at Hostex 2022<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Don\u2019t miss this great opportunity to showcase your innovative products and services to a refreshed market, contact Jacky Talling, Sales Executive, on 011 835 1565, 073 475 2483, or <\/em><a href=\"mailto:jackyt@specialised.com\"><em>jackyt@specialised.com<\/em><\/a><em><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Socially speaking:<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Follow Hostex on <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Hostex_\"><strong><em>Twitter @Hostex_<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>, Instagram <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/hostex_2022\/\"><strong><em>@hostex_2022<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em> or keep up to date with our news on Facebook <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/hostexza\/\"><strong><em>@hostexza<\/em><\/strong><\/a><strong><em> <\/em><\/strong><em>and <\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/hostex-2022\/\"><strong><em>Linkedin<\/em><\/strong><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>DISTRIBUTED ON BEHALF OF HOSTEX by STRATEGIC PUBLIC RELATIONS. All media queries can be directed to Dallace Rickson Jolly on 083 629 1823 \/ <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:dallace@stratpr.co.za\"><strong>dallace@stratpr.co.za<\/strong><\/a><strong> or Vanessa Naud\u00e9 on <\/strong><a href=\"mailto:vanessa@stratpr.co.za\"><strong>vanessa@stratpr.co.za<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ABOUT <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.hostex.co.za\"><strong>HOSTEX<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This biennial trade show is the largest Pan-African food, drink and hospitality expo, bringing together a multitude of food, drink and hospitality exhibitors all under one roof.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hostex is where the who\u2019s who of the hospitality and foodservice industries have been coming to do business since 1984. This is where general managers, F&amp;B managers, chefs, housekeepers and buyers from renowned organisations such as Air Chefs, Anglo American, BCE Foodservice Equipment, Bidvest Foodservice &amp; Catering Equipment, Department of Correctional Services, Hilton Hotel, Michelangelo Hotel, Nestle, Nespresso, Ocean Basket, SA Navy, Spur, Sun International, Shoprite, Tsogo Sun, Unilever Food Solutions, Vulcan Catering Equipment, Wimpy, and Woolworths source, network, learn, buy and experience new products and services.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hostex 2022 is proud to announce its strong line-up of Show Ambassadors, each of whom are leaders in their respective sectors of hospitality, food and drink, and are well equipped to inspire their industry colleagues to embrace refreshed thinking looking ahead.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":3734,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[16,32,33],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3728","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-regulars","category-whats-on"],"featured_image_urls":{"full":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans.jpg",1972,1306,false],"thumbnail":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-150x150.jpg",150,150,true],"medium":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-300x199.jpg",300,199,true],"medium_large":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-768x509.jpg",640,424,true],"large":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-1024x678.jpg",640,424,true],"1536x1536":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-1536x1017.jpg",1536,1017,true],"2048x2048":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans.jpg",1972,1306,false],"magazine-7-slider-full":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-1536x1020.jpg",1536,1020,true],"magazine-7-slider-center":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-936x897.jpg",936,897,true],"magazine-7-featured":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-1024x678.jpg",1024,678,true],"magazine-7-medium":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-720x380.jpg",720,380,true],"magazine-7-medium-square":["https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Hostex-2022-Ambassador_Iain-Evans-675x450.jpg",675,450,true]},"author_info":{"info":["TheLife Team"]},"category_info":"<a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/category\/articles\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Articles &amp; Advertisers<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/category\/regulars\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Regulars<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/category\/regulars\/whats-on\/\" rel=\"category tag\">Whats On<\/a>","tag_info":"Whats On","comment_count":"0","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3728","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3728"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3728\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3738,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3728\/revisions\/3738"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3734"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3728"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3728"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.thelife.digital\/tl\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3728"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}