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Iconic Garden Route resort secures four-star grading after major refurbishment

Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive.

Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse, Junior Content Creator, to create a show-stopping Christmas menu that serves six and is every bit as festive.

Say “hello” to ANEW sparkling wine

Who says Christmas lunch has to be all about the roast? Swop the marathon of meats for roots and go big on flavour with a plant-based spread that’s every bit as indulgent, flavourful, colourful and festive.

Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse, Junior Content Creator, to create a show-stopping Christmas menu that serves six and is every bit as festive.

Year-end celebrations still matter even when budgets are tight

Another year is winding down, and most teams are running on fumes while juggling final targets, client handovers, and the mental marathon ahead of December. In the middle of all that noise, one question quietly lingers: What will your people remember about 2025? Chances are, that it won’t be a spreadsheet or a target made, but it will be the moment they felt appreciated and when someone raised a glass and said, “We did it.”

Year-end celebrations often get squeezed, or missed entirely, when budgets are tight and the pressure to make them perfect can feel overwhelming. But these moments and celebrations are significant, offering a chance to acknowledge the effort, determination, and teamwork that carried the year. You do not need extravagance to make it meaningful. However, what counts is a space that feels right, an atmosphere that creates camaraderie, and the genuine feeling of truly being valued.

Dynamic SA hospitality group launches new HR Intern Programme

Are you passionate about Human Resources and curious about the hospitality industry? Are you a recent graduate or studying HR, Industrial Psychology, Learning & Development, or a related field?

ANEW Hotels & Resorts’ new HR Intern Programme offers the perfect opportunity to kickstart your career in Human Resources while making a meaningful contribution to employee development across South Africa’s hospitality sector. This hands-on programme is designed to give interns practical experience in HR, with a strong focus on Learning & Development.

Wayne Blake, Group Food & Beverage Manager at ANEW Hotels & Resorts teamed up with vegan colleague Jed Barendse, Junior Content Creator, to create a show-stopping Christmas menu that serves six and is every bit as festive.

The Wilderness Hotel renovations progress well ahead of joining ANEW

Renovations at The Wilderness Hotel, which officially becomes part of the ANEW Hotels & Resorts group on 1 October 2025, are progressing well and are on schedule. Travellers passing through the picturesque town of Wilderness on the Garden Route will already have noticed a visible transformation, with the exterior now painted in a contemporary grey, replacing the weathered yellow that had been a long-standing feature of the property. The updated façade provides a visible nod to the modern direction ANEW Hotels & Resorts is bringing to this iconic property, which will become ANEW Resort Wilderness Garden Route.