Capstone Hotel Management announces the appointment Andrew Adams-Smith as the new general manager for Taipa Beach Resort. Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the 32-room beachfront resort located in Doubtless Bay, Northland, as the property embarks on an exciting new chapter under Capstone's leadership.

Andrew Adams-Smith is an award-winning hotelier with extensive experience leading luxury hotels, resorts, serviced apartments, restaurants, and spas across New Zealand, Australia, and the United States. He has excelled in managing multi-faceted properties, with a focus on delivering outstanding guest experiences while driving operational and commercial success. 

His expertise spans operations, business development, rebranding, and property renovations, including his work on the repositioning of The Vineyard at Florence, a 600-acre luxury resort in Texas, and senior roles with TFE Hotels, Ovolo Hotels, and Molonglo Group in Australia. 

Andrew has worked with award-winning Australian properties including Spicers Peak Lodge and Spicers Canopy in Queensland, Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa in NSW, Hotel Lindrum MGallery and the Adelphi Hotel in Melbourne. 

“I am delighted to join Taipa Beach Resort and Capstone Hotel Management,” says Andrew. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with an iconic beachfront property and take it to new heights. With its incredible location and Capstone’s strong track record of managing premium properties, I’m excited to lead the team through this transformation and enhance the guest experience for visitors to Taipa.”

Clare Davies, Founder and Managing Director at Capstone Hotel Management, said: "We are excited to welcome Andrew to lead Taipa Beach Resort as we set ambitious plans to refresh this stunning beachfront property. His impressive background working in regional and boutique properties combined with his passion for hospitality management make him the ideal person to guide the resort through its next phase of operations.”

Taipa Beach Resort offers a variety of rooms, suites, and apartments many of which feature breathtaking views of the Pacific Ocean. Guests enjoy amenities, including an onsite conference centre, restaurant, bar, swimming pool, spa, and recreational facilities. The resort is ideally positioned for leisure, events, and conferences, just 20 minutes’ drive from Kaitaia Airport and four hours from Auckland via the Twin Coast Discovery Highway.

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