ANEW Press Releases

Wake up to a gorgeous view near the Kruger National Park Close on the heels of announcing the 16th property in its portfolio, ANEW Hotels & Resorts is thrilled to announce that as of 1 May 2023, the group will be welcoming guests to its 17th property, ANEW Resort Hazyview Kruger Park. Says Alan Campbell,…

Ozwane Mahlangu may have started her career as a domestic worker and only received her matric certificate at 38 years old. But since then, she has grown from strength to strength and today she can proudly say that she is the General Manager of a beautiful hotel in Pretoria.   Pretoria, South Africa (04 February…

ANEW Hotel group pays homage to its heritage through bespoke cocktails ANEW Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the heritage of its properties through bespoke cocktails created to match each property’s unique offering. All year round, ANEW invites the public and their guests to immerse themselves in their immediate environment and visit their closest hotel to…

Festive season figures bode well for hospitality growth. Hoteliers have confirmed the positive results highlighted for the festive season – especially in the Western Cape – noting that it bodes well for further growth and recovery in the province this year. Data from the South African Hotel Review, compiled by benchmarking company, STR – which…

The ANEW Hotels & Resorts brand is synonymous with growth. It has demonstrated this by scaling up properties during the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic while many other businesses were shutting down operations. Yet as the brand relishes in its growth, they prioritize the development of its people. As a brand derived from a deep-rooted…

Relationship building is vital in any industry, but particularly within the hospitality industry. Patrick Eliot, the owner of ANEW Hotel Hluhluwe, believes that synergy is the most important factor when forming partnerships. “The enormous benefits that flow from networking and having partners who keep up-to-date with every aspect of the hospitality industry is the recipe…

Hotel group celebrates five-year milestone ANEW Hotels & Resorts is celebrating the brand’s fifth birthday. The family-run business was established in 1952 and the ANEW brand was launched in 2017 and has become a market force in South Africa’s hospitality industry. From owning and managing only three properties three years ago, the group has grown…

Despite the setbacks brought on by the Covid-19 global pandemic, ANEW Hotels & Resorts has shown considerable growth during the past two years. Not only has the group expanded its property portfolio from three to 14 properties during this time, but as a business, the group eagerly anticipates staying abreast of current global trends in…

Introducing ANEW Hotel Vulintaba In a period of continuous growth, a leading hotel asset management company, ANEW Hotels & Resorts, is proud to announce the addition of ANEW Resort Vulintaba, Newcastle to its portfolio. This is the group’s 15th property, having recently added ANEW Hotel Green Point and ANEW Hotel Roodepoort to its growing portfolio.…

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…

New SA wine range, Sinbad Wines, finds a home at ANEW Hotels & Resorts One of the leading hotel groups in the country, ANEW Hotels & Resorts, continues to push the boundaries in the local hospitality industry. ANEW has recently partnered with the new and proudly South African wine range, Sinbad Wines, where their range…

The ANEW Rewards Loyalty Programme Introducing the latest loyalty programme at ANEW Hotels, Wena Bucks, specially designed to give something back to our most valued guests – YOU! As a member, you’ll enjoy discounts on direct bookings* as well as earn Wena Bucks with every stay. These can be used for future stays, food &…

Inspiring the tourism industry through optimism and resilience Following a week of renewed optimism and collaboration at Africa’s Travel Indaba, ANEW Hotels & Resorts continues its inspiring story, receiving the 2022 Inspiration Award at the closing ceremony on 5 May 2022. This award is for the industry individual or organisation that has inspired Africa’s Travel…

Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 a boon for the tourism sector JOHANNESBURG 10 MAY: Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 was a boon for the continent’s tourism sector as well as the host city of Durban, province of KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). This is as hundreds of buyers and exhibitors from 55 countries descended on Inkosi Albert Luthuli International Convention Centre…

Hotel group launches its 15th property at Indaba ANEW Hotels & Resorts announced at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2022 yesterday (Wednesday, May 4) that it will officially open the ANEW Resort Vulintaba – situated on the foothills of the Drakensberg in Newcastle, KwaZulu Natal – on June 1. ANEW CEO, Clinton Armour, told Tourism Update, this was the…

ANEW Green Point introduces more digital features ANEW Hotel Green Point has transformed into a more digitised and minimalist space, aiming to lure ‘bleisure’ travellers in particular. ANEW Hotels & Resorts has worked on updating its offering over the last two years, prioritising digitalisation and remaining environmentally friendly. New digital features include changing the familiar door…

New SA wine range, Sinbad Wines, finds a home at ANEW Hotels & Resorts One of the leading hotel groups in the country, ANEW Hotels & Resorts, continues to push the boundaries in the local hospitality industry. ANEW has recently partnered with the new and proudly South African wine range, Sinbad Wines, where their range of…

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…

ANEW hotel’s first Western Cape property stands out as an inclusive space for the local community ANEW Hotels & Resorts have expanded its property portfolio once again. What was once the Vib Best Western Hotel in Green Point, has been rebranded as the ANEW Hotel Green Point. A significant moment for the growing hotel group,…

Hotel group fast becoming a major player in SA hospitality with the launch of two new hotels in Johannesburg’s central business nodes ANEW Hotels & Resorts, one of the fastest-growing hotel groups in the country, has added two more feathers to their cap. The brand announced the grand opening of ANEW Hotel Parktonian (formerly Protea…

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…

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…

COVID-19 has taken its toll on South Africa’s hospitality industry, but there is still light at the end of the tunnel. Kevin Burley, Group Operations Director at ANEW Hotel & Resorts, shares his expertise on industry trends for the next 12 months and adapting to the new normal. Many businesses have suffered at the hands…

The country officially moving to level 1 lockdown means that South Africans can now travel more freely within Mzansi. As such, KwaZulu-Natal and Gauteng locals are encouraged to make the most of the upcoming long weekend, leave the hustle and bustle of the city behind and take a well-deserved break at the breathtaking ANEW Hotel…

With Easter weekend coming up, South African citizens have to keep it local with their travel plans. This year, why not leave the hustle and bustle of city life behind and explore the many exciting and family-friendly destinations throughout the country, starting with the magnificent Magaliesberg. The Magaliesberg are among the oldest mountains in the…

With the easing of the national lockdown regulations on 1 February 2021, South Africans are looking for ways to make up for lost time by experiencing the beauty of the country like never before. With international travel still limited, there is no better time to explore South Africa in all its glory, from the rustic…

ANEW Hotels & Resorts, one of South Africa’s leading hotel groups, has managed to thrive amid a global pandemic. The company has expanded its hotel offerings, announcing the addition of the 11th property to the ANEW portfolio, ANEW Hotel Centurion. In addition and in collaboration with Fieldspace Property Group, ANEW Hotel Centurion (previously Protea Hotel…

KZN hotel group expands portfolio from four to ten While the global hospitality industry is facing unprecedented challenges and obstacles in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, development sentiment remains optimistic among KwaZulu-Natal hotel group, ANEW Hotels and Resorts. ANEW, which already has the Hilton Hotel, Hluhluwe Hotel, Hluhluwe Lodge and Ingeli Forest Lodge, has partnered…