Hotel news New Zealand

New Zealand has been named a top 10 destination by Chinese visitors. The ‘It’s My World Travel Awards’ recognise the world’s best destinations and emerging destinations for Chinese travellers in 2019.

In a global first, Tourism New Zealand is inviting all Kiwis to be part of its biggest campaign yet.

Stats NZ has found that total overseas visitor arrivals were 307,400 in April 2019, up 23,500 when compared with the same month last year.

A new 35-room apartment-style hotel is to be built in the Hastings city centre in a vacant building behind the Hawke’s Bay Opera House, Municipal Building and Plaza.

Accor has announced the highly anticipated reopening of Tahiti Ia Ora Beach Resort by Sofitel’s luxury overwater bungalows, following a complete multi-million dollar rejuvenation project.

Hyatt Hotels has announced that 21 new luxury hotels and resorts are planned to open in Asia Pacific by the end of 2020, fueling Hyatt’s brand expansion in the region. 

New Zealand’s largest accommodation group, Quest Apartment Hotel Group, is set to expand their property portfolio with the opening of a new Quest in Tauranga, scheduled for August this year, and the announcement of the newly contracted Quest Takapuna in Auckland.

Experienced convention centre executive, Ross Steele has been promoted to manage Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre ahead of its opening next year.

International business event organisers will be converging on Auckland next week for New Zealand’s biggest showcase of conference and incentive products, on 29 and 30 May at ASB Showgrounds.