Leisure Accommodation Collective to open the first Drifter hybrid hotel in Christchurch
New Australian lifestyle accommodation venture, Leisure Accommodation Collective (LA Co), will launch the first Drifter hybrid hotel on 1 June with the opening of 95-room Drifter Christchurch.
Urban Rest Acquires The Urban Butler Auckland New Zealand
Urban Rest, a provider of flexible alternative accommodations serving the corporate market, announces its acquisition of The Urban Butler, effective 1 May 2024.
Nick Thompson promoted to JLL Executive Vice President, breaks $400m milestone in hotel transactions
Nick Thompson of JLL New Zealand has been promoted to Executive Vice President, Hotels and Hospitality, after spending more than 17 years specialising in the hotel sector and transacting more than $430 million throughout his sales career.
Warren and Mahoney fuses deep culture considered design to deliver New Zealand’s gateway
Warren and Mahoney Project Principal Jonathan Hewlett outlines that the 311-room Te Arikinui Pullman hotel is designed with a deep understanding of travellers’ desire for authentic, personalised experiences that sincerely embody the essence of the local culture.
This year, ibis, the world’s best known economy hotel brand, celebrates its 50th anniversary. ibis was established in 1974 on three core promises: affordability, innovation and quality.
Kiwis on the ground in New York celebrating record United States visitors to Aotearoa
A flock of 25 Kiwi tourism operators has landed in the United States showcasing the best experiences of both Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Queenstown and encouraging more travellers to enjoy the majestic landscapes and rich cultural experiences of Aotearoa.
LA BOTTEGA announces the acquisition of a majority stake in VANITY GROUP
Together, LA BOTTEGA and VANITY GROUP form the most impressive list of global luxury hospitality clients, have representation in over 120 Countries, boast a combined team of over 500 people, and over 100 of the most in demand, progressive brands.
Alison Hulm appointed Langham Hospitality Group Director – Development, Australasia.
Langham Hospitality Group announce its appointment of Alison Hulm to the role of Director – Development, Australasia. Ms. Hulm will work from both Melbourne and Sydney and report to Markus Aklin, Vice President – Development, Asia Pacific.
Savills grows Hotel capital markets offering with Leo Killeen
Savills Australia and New Zealand has expanded its Hotel Capital Markets team with the appointment of Leo Killeen Associate – National Hotel Capital Markets, who joins the team after a number of years working with Savills Hotels team in Ireland.
New strategy charts bright future for hospitality in New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand releases five-year strategy to support the hospitality industry – New Zealand’s seventh largest employer – to thrive, announces Steve Armitage, Hospitality NZ's Chief Executive Officer.
