New Zealand can’t afford to ease up on hotel development
Thousands of more new hotel rooms are set to come on stream within the next seven years as a result of increased levels of hotel construction activity but New Zealand is still at risk of being left behind by other tourist friendly countries.
A survey of hundreds of travellers around the globe by The Rees Hotel Queenstown, New Zealand has shown that hotels remain by far still the tried and true favourite for both leisure and business guests.
The New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) will host the Asia-Pacific Association of International Education (APAIE) Conference in 2021, which is expected to attract more than 1,700 delegates and 200 exhibitors, who will stay a total of 8,700 visitor nights and contribute an...
Why investors need to check-in to NZ’s motel sector
New Zealand’s accommodation sector is in an enviable position, with the number of tourists surpassing the number of beds available with motels being a cost-effective point of entry.
The 2017 financial year has exceeded all of Resort Brokers New Zealand expectations, with the final two transactions being settled before the end of March, their total gross sales value eclipsed the previous financial year result.
The four year partnership extension will see AccorHotels continue as the official accommodation partner of the NRL, supporting Clubs and State of Origin teams across Australia and New Zealand.
Stats NZ has reported that guest nights spent in short-term accommodation reached record levels in January 2018 rising to 4.97 million, 1.4 percent higher than in January 2017.
Auckland secures $33m worth of business events from Australia
Auckland’s increased focus on developing the Australian market as a source of business events has paid dividends – resulting in the city hosting $33 million worth of business events since the Auckland Business Events Plan launched in 2014.
IHG’s Crowne Plaza hotels are the first hotel network to install Tesla Destination Chargers at all of their properties across Australasia, connecting 12 properties with cutting-edge technology for a growing customer segment.
ACCC approves $1.3bn Mantra acquisition by AccorHotels
The ACCC (Australian Competition & Consumer Commission) has this morning announced that it will not oppose the 127 hotel, $1.3 billion acquisition of Australia's Mantra Group by AccorHotels.