IHG and Pro-invest to bring the sustainable voco™ brand to New Zealand in 2021
IHG's colourful voco™ brand is coming to New Zealand in mid-2021, following the signing of a franchise agreement between IHG and Pro-invest.
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Swiss-belhotel International Opens Vibrant New Youth Hotel In Auckland
If a fun, social vibe is what you're looking for from your next stay in the City of Sails, then the latest addition to Auckland's youth accommodation scene is designed with you in mind.. Created for the young and young-at-heart, Zest OK promises a fun, social environment for short and long-term travellers wanting to soak up all that Auckland has to offer. The desirable Grafton location ensures entertainment is on your doorstep with transport hubs in close proximity, the buzz of the central city is 10 minutes away, as well as being a convenient distance from Spark Arena and festival hotspots. Designed with the socially-conscious youth traveller in mind, this affordable two-star youth hotel delivers a vibrant atmosphere where meeting new people is encouraged, thanks to the shared social spaces available.
Hot Hotel Opening In 2020: Travelodge Hotel Auckland Wynyard Quarter
Auckland's fast-developing Wynyard Quarter is home to one of New Zealand's largest urban regeneration projects, with the striking Travelodge Wynyard Quarter Auckland part of a modern development of six new buildings by energy, transport and infrastructure investor Infratil.
Mohamed Mansour has been appointed as General Manager at Heritage Auckland
Heritage Hotel Management has appointed Mohamed Mansour as the new general manager of Heritage Auckland.
The Hotel Britomart, Auckland
Developers of the urban precinct of Britomart in Auckland are creating a new 104-room, 10-level hotel designed by Cheshire Architects, on the corner of Gore St and Galway. The project will include the refurbishment and restoration of the adjoining Masonic and Buckland heritage buildings. The hotel will have 99 rooms and five "Landing Suites" offering some of the city's most luxe accommodation. Three of these will boast generous outdoor sky gardens.
Archana Kawatra has been appointed as Director of Sales and Marketing at Pullman Auckland
Pullman Auckland is pleased to announce the appointment of Archana Kawatra as Director of Sales & Marketing, effective January 2019.
SO/ Auckland Makes Debut
Located in prime position at 67 Customs Street East, SO/ Auckland occupies the former Reserve Bank and home of the country's gold reserves. As the seventh addition to the SO collection of rebellious lifestyle hotels around the globe, and the first to open in the Pacific region.
TFE Hotels to debut Travelodge brand in Auckland
A development of six new buildings in Auckland's trendy Wynyard Quarter precinct will feature the city's first Travelodge branded property, TFE Hotels has announced.
SO/ Auckland to become NZ’s newest luxury design hotel
AccorHotels will bring its luxury design brand SO/ to New Zealand, today announcing the brand would occupy the former Reserve Bank building in downtown Auckland.
Horwath HTL Industry Report: Auckland Hotel Market Outlook
Auckland has been one of the region's best performing hotel markets with RevPAR of the major hotels increasing by 60% over the past five years. Government and tourism agencies have been calling for more hotels to cope with the influx of international visitors. Developers and investors are responding despite increasing construction costs and local government taxes. But is their response proportional to the need?
Castle Resorts & Hotels Expands Its Portfolio In New Zealand
Castle Resorts & Hotels, one of Hawaii's largest hotel and resort management companies, continues to expand its portfolio in Auckland, New Zealand with the Liberté Hotel. The project is a hotel conversion of one of Auckland's most iconic buildings in a historic section of the Central Business District, and adjacent to the city's art and theatre district.
IHG plans flagship hotel for Auckland, New Zealand
Auckland will welcome a flagship InterContinental hotel in 2022 with IHG® and Precinct Properties, the largest city centre real estate owner in New Zealand, signing an agreement to open InterContinental Auckland.
IHG to open boutique Hotel Indigo in Auckland
A new 41-storey, 225-room hotel is to be built in downtown Auckland and will open in 2021.
Oytun Cevik has been appointed as General Manager at Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park
Cevik has extensive hotel experience both locally and internationally and was most recently general manager of Beachfront Hokitika. He has held senior hotel positions in both Auckland and Queenstown, making him well versed in both locations Swiss-Belhotel operates in.
Richard Dodds has been appointed as Director of Sales & Marketing at Four Points by Sheraton Auckland
Four Points by Sheraton Auckland, part of Four Points by Sheraton and Marriott International, is pleased to announce the appointment of Richard Dodds as Director of Sales & Marketing. The 255-room hotel is slated to open on 1 March, 2018 and is the first Four Points by Sheraton branded hotel to open in New Zealand.
M Social Auckland To Open This Month
This October will see the launch of M Social Auckland, an exciting new lifestyle hotel positioned on the waterfront in Auckland"s prime CBD. The opening marks the expansion of Millennium Hotels and Resorts" M Social brand to two properties, following the successful launch of Philippe Starck-designed M Social Singapore last summer. Centered around the design experience, M Social Auckland will offer contemporary form and function in a casual setting, featuring spaces that are designed to be accessible and flexible to guests" needs; an extension of the democratic design concept which typifies M Social Singapore. It will provide a modern space for those who live, work and play in the neighborhood, as well as a social base for curious travelers. The 190-room hotel will be home to five distinct guestroom categories comprising the Social Room, Social View Room, Social Club Room, Social Tribe Room and Social Tribe View Room. There will also be two suite categories, namely the Harbour Suite and Ocean Suite. Leading to the rooms, each floor at M Social Auckland will have a defining theme, featuring elements of local culture such as the fauna, marine
Cobus Klopper has been appointed as Executive Chef at Pullman Auckland
An award winning and highly experienced Chef, Klopper started his journey in South Africa, travelling from United Kingdom and Australia to New Zealand, bringing over 23 years of culinary experience.
AVANI HOTELS & RESORTS to open late November in Auckland, NEW ZEALAND
On track to open its doors in late November this year, 48 one and two bedroom apartments have already been refurbished out of AVANI"s 100-key inventory. AVANI"s contemporary design philosophy has been brought to life by Interior Concepts, the firm appointed to handle the refurbishment project. The design focuses on an urban vibe with splashes of colour using the brands stylish plum pantone.
New Zealand’s Natural Beauty Makes the Island Nation Ripe for Hospitality Industry Growth [Infographic]
In 2020, EVEN Hotel Auckland is slated to make its debut, marking the first time that the brand—which was homegrown by InterContinental Hotels Group to focus specifically on a consumer shift toward holistic wellness—will expand its reach outside of North America.
EVEN® Hotels, the hotel wellness brand, set to energise New Zealand travellers
Travel can play havoc with our mental and physical wellbeing. So many of us spend hours at the gym, watching our diets or taking early morning yoga classes, only to see all the great results fly out the window when we board the plane.