The Mayor of Queenstown Lakes, John Glover, cut the ribbon and formally declared the redeveloped Coronet Ridge Resort open on Thursday 12 March, highlighting the importance of continued investment in tourism infrastructure for the region.
The 145-room luxury property marks Marriott's first hotel in Queenstown and St. Regis' debut in New Zealand, opening late 2027.
IHG Hotels & Resorts (IHG) today announced the conversion of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown to voco Queenstown, partnering with asset owner, developer and manager, Pro-invest Group, to reposition the highly regarded, centrally located hotel within IHG's premium portfolio.
Radisson RED Hotel Queenstown will feature 221 rooms, including four deluxe rooms and five suites. A lively all-day dining restaurant and bar will anchor the social scene. An additional rooftop bar with a large terrace will take in golden-hour mountain views. Two flexible meeting rooms will support intimate events and creative sessions, and a modern gym will round out the essentials.
Coronet Ridge Resort, Queenstown's newest five-star luxury alpine sanctuary, has opened its doors. Following a transformative multi-million-dollar redevelopment, the intimate 41-room retreat is a welcome addition to the resort town's high-end hospitality offering.
With an 18-year tenure at TFE Hotels, including seven years in his previous role as General Manager at Rendezvous Hotel Melbourne, Joseph Stipo has been appointed as Hotel General Manager at Rendezvous Heritage Hotel Queenstown.
The team behind Queenstown's award-winning Kamana Lakehouse and Nest restaurant today announces NOCTIS by Kamana, a $130m transformative luxury resort development that will establish a new benchmark for luxury hospitality in New Zealand.
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Ken Orr into the role of General Manager at Millennium Hotel Queenstown.
Holiday Inn®, one of the world's most iconic and trusted brands, has welcomed a new flagship property to New Zealand. Holiday Inn Queenstown Remarkables Park has opened its doors and is welcoming guests to experience the 'Brighter Side of Travel' with its next generation offering.
InterContinental Hotels Group's® (IHG) fastest growing hotel brand* has made its debut in New Zealand with the launch of Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown opening its doors today, 10 July. Opened in partnership with Pro-invest Group, the new-build hotel welcomes guests in time for the start of the ski season, offering an unrivalled location on the corner of Stanley and Sydney Streets in Queenstown's city centre.
Nestled next to the scenic Kawarau River, not far from Queenstown Airport, the 87-key LQ by Wyndham Remarkables Park, set to open its doors in late 2020, will be a great base for visitors who want to immerse themselves in nature. As New Zealand's adventure tourism capital, Queenstown is the perfect place to enjoy adrenalin-fuelled activities such as white-water rafting and bungee jumping from the Kawarau Bridge - the site of the world's first commercial bungee jump.
Radisson Hotel Group today announced the introduction of stylish and sophisticated hospitality to New Zealand, with the signing of the country's inaugural Radisson Collection hotel in Queenstown.
wiss-Belhotel International is expanding its operations in New Zealand with the signing of two hotel developments in Queenstown. The company will launch two new operations in the Kiwi market in late 2020, with the launch of Swiss-Belhotel & Residences Queenstown, and the younger, more value-conscious brand Zest Queenstown by Swiss-Belhotel both opening at the same time. Swiss-Belhotel International already operates ten Zest properties in Indonesia and this will be the first Zest to open in New Zealand. Expansion in Australasia will see the company take investment positions through property ownership, management rights and leases, as well as management contracts. The group is currently working with several international investment funds to grow the capital structure of Swiss-Belhotel International. This will enable the group to take advantage of further investment opportunities in growing markets, such as New Zealand and Australia. These developments are part of the continuing strategic expansion of Swiss-Belhotel International in New Zealand, supporting the growing tourism numbers in this market.
IHG® will open a brand-new Holiday Inn in Queenstown Remarkables Park following the signing of an agreement with property owner QLong Investments Limited.
With culinary experience from across the globe, Chilean-born Alvaro is elated to step into the head chef role at threesixty restaurant, following his most recent sous chef position with a global hotel property in Taupo.
Jason Epps-Eades has been appointed Hotel Manager at Holiday Inn Queenstown Frankton Road. Jason joined this property during its rebranding to Holiday Inn at the end of 2016 and has been promoted to this role from Front Office Manager.
Australian-born Anna, 33, takes the helm at Queenstown’s award-winning lakefront hotel after eight years with the InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG), most recently as Executive Assistant Manager at Australia’s iconic Intercontinental Sydney Double Bay. Anna’s extensive hotel career has seen her overseeing rooms division and food and beverage operations for new and established IHG hotels, including Intercontinental Fiji Golf Resort & Spa, pre-opening at Holiday Inn Gwangju in Korea, Crowne Plaza Darwin and Intercontinental Shenzhen in China.
The Chairman and President of Swiss-Belhotel International, Gavin M. Faull is excited to announce that the purchase of the business and real estate of Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak, Queenstown, New Zealand was completed recently.
Swiss-Belhotel International, a leading global hotel management company, based in Hong Kong and owned in partnership by Gavin M. Faull, a New Zealand International businessman has purchased Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak, Queenstown.
DoubleTree by Hilton and Hilton Worldwide today announced the opening of the brand's first property in New Zealand –DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown. Formerly known as the Kawarau Hotel and managed by Hilton Worldwide, the stylish 98-room hotel is set in the heart of bustling Kawarau Village, convenient to Queenstown International Airport and just a short drive or water taxi ride from the center of Queenstown, popularly known as "The Adventure Capital of the World." "We are proud to mark our brand's entry into New Zealand with this exemplary hotel and to delight guests with the award-winning service culture for which the DoubleTree by Hilton name is known – starting with our signature warm chocolate chip cookie welcome and continuing throughout the guest's stay," said John Greenleaf, global head, DoubleTree by Hilton. "The addition of DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown to our fast-growing global portfolio further underscores our brand's commitment to delivering our upscale, full-service hotel offering in all key markets and gateway cities around the world." Guests at DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown will enjoy contemporary guest rooms featuring fully-fitted kitchenettes with an oven, microwave and fridge to provide all the comforts of home. Many rooms offer sweeping views of Lake Wakatipu and feature an adjoining lounge area decorated in a modern alpine style. "Australasia is a key growth market for DoubleTree by Hilton, and the introduction of the brand into New Zealand marks a significant milestone as we continue to expand our offering to travellers in the region," said Ashley Spencer, vice president of operations, Australasia. "At DoubleTree by Hilton, we know that the little things mean everything when it comes to great travel experiences, and we look forward to delighting guests at DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown with the services and amenities that have made the brand beloved internationally." In addition to the signature chocolate chip cookie welcome and upscale services and amenities offered at the hotel, guests will enjoy other DoubleTree by Hilton brand exclusives, including an assortment of gourmet in-room tea and coffee choices, a refreshing array of body care products and an industry-recognized service culture built around the idea of CARE, which stands for Create a Rewarding Experience for guests, team members and the community. As a participant in the Hilton HHonors guest loyalty program, Hilton HHonors members visiting DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown will enjoy an introductory offer of 5,000 bonus HHonors points for stays of three or more nights, valid for bookings made through December 9, 2014, and for stays through February 9, 2015. To celebrate the opening, and coinciding with World Kindness Day, hotel team members will hit the streets on Thursday, November 13 to spread DoubleTree by Hilton's global "Cookie Care" campaign with cookie giveaways to thousands of unsuspecting consumers – all in hopes of making their days a little brighter, as DoubleTree is the hotel brand where "the little things mean everything." DoubleTree by Hilton Queenstown is located at Kawarau Village, 79 Peninsula Road, Queenstown 9300, New Zealand. For more information or to make a reservation, travellers may visit queenstowndoubletree.com or call +64 3 450 1650. Media can access additional information about DoubleTree by Queenstown at queenstowndoubletree.com. For more news about DoubleTree by Hilton hotel openings, visit: news.doubletree.com.