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The rise of the domestic traveller International travel continues to be a pipe dream for South Africans as we grapple with the latest news of yet another Covid-19 wave and the possibility of harsher restrictions, come the festive season. After nearly two years of extremely limited travel options, South Africans, particularly the vaccinated, were excited…
Key Takeaways 1. First Western Cape Property: ANEW Hotel Green Point marks ANEW Hotels & Resorts’ debut in the Western Cape, offering a flagship property in Cape Town. The hotel is designed to cater to both local and international guests, emphasising inclusivity and community support. 2. Strategic Growth: Despite challenges in the tourism industry, ANEW…
A year of adaptation and change It’s been just over one year since the COVID-19 pandemic hit South African shores. Kevin Burley, Operations Director at ANEW Hotels & Resorts, reflects on its effects on businesses and what he has learnt in the face of the pandemic. It goes without saying that COVID-19 has had a…
Key Takeaways ANEW’s CEO traces his business ethics back to his father’s timber business, not to hospitality. Being trusted with real decisions early on was the fastest way to learn how to run a business. Generational differences bring friction, but older, more conservative thinking keeps ambition grounded. Being intentional in every interaction, at work and…
As featured in Sawubona magazine – When entering ANEW Hunters Rest’s reception area making your way to their restaurant, the wall on the left has images of clouds and below those, there’s the writing ‘every cloud has a silver lining’. And indeed, the group saw their silver lining through the Covid-19 storm. The ANEW Hotels & Resorts…
Key Takeaways Covid-19 hit hospitality hardest, but domestic travel gave local operators a way forward. ANEW shifted focus from government and corporate guests to leisure travellers with new needs. Safety, hygiene and guest education became core operating trends rather than temporary measures. Cloud-based systems improve the guest journey, but technology will never replace human interaction.…