With an extensive background in hospitality and nine years within Hilton Hotels & Resorts, Ryan has been appointment as Hotel Manager for Hilton Lake Taupo after holding the position of Director of Business Development for Hilton Auckland and Hilton Lake Taupo since November 2010.
New Zealand expansion plans set by leading accommodation provider Mantra Group are well on track with a further two properties joining the Group"s Peppers and Mantra hotel networks in New Zealand. The FRLA represents the hospitality industry, including lodging establishments, restaurants and thousands of related suppliers and vendors, in the state of Florida.
Originally from The Netherlands, Roger has been traveling, working and living in several countries of completely different cultures since 2002. His hotel career started in food & beverage at Hilton Amsterdam before his international journey kicked off with Hilton Dubai Jumeirah in Middle East and continued with Hilton Sharks Bay Resort in Egypt, as director of operations in 2005. South East Asia was on Roger’s map with Hilton Phuket Arcadia Resort & Spa in Thailand before his excellent leadership skills were rewarded in 2009 with the appointment as director of operations for the area’s flagship hotel, Hilton Sydney. In 2011 Roger was promoted to the role of general manager for the new Hilton Chennai in India. In just over a year Roger positioned the hotel and achieved excellent market penetration scores, as well as led the hotel team to several award wins, including “Best Debutant Hotel” at the Audi Ritz Icon Awards.
The award-winning Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa has welcomed a new General Manager, Vincent Macquet. The news follows the recent relocation of former hotel General Manager Wouter de Graaf to New Zealand’s North Island where he is now General Manager of the Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour, in addition to his new role as Area General Manager for Sofitel Luxury Hotels - New Zealand.
Luxury accommodation provider Peppers Retreats and Resorts has added the multi-award winning Awaroa Lodge in Abel Tasman National Park to its expanding New Zealand portfolio. To be known as Peppers Awaroa Lodge when it re-opens on 26 September after closing over the winter months, the new addition is one of six stunning Peppers resorts and retreats located across New Zealand.
The Rugby World Cup 2011 is boosting hotel performance in Auckland and Wellington, New Zealand, according to data from STR Global, the leading provider of information to the global hotel industry.
Accor is proud to announce it has been appointed to manage the newly named Hotel Lighter Quay, one of Auckland's most glamorous waterfront hotels. Formerly called Hotel Viaduct Harbour, the exclusive property sits at the heart of Auckland's CBD between the Viaduct and the newly-opened Wynyard Quarter.
Hospitality New Zealand is the new public brand of the Hospitality Association. The Association President Adam Cunningham said the new look and feel is part of the ongoing story of our industry and its changes over the organisations 109 years of service. From United Licensed Victuallers Association at the turn of the century, to the Hotel Association in the 1950’s through to the Hospitality Association the organisation has continued to be at the forefront of representing the hospitality industry.
Wyndham Hotel Group today announced its entrance into New Zealand with the opening of two Ramada® hotels on the country's North Island.
"We identified Queenstown as a strategically significant location for Hilton Worldwide and feel this project represents a development of the highest quality and world-class design. In addition to our award winning properties in key gateway cities such as Auckland and Taupo, this development will form an essential part of our growing network of hotels in New Zealand," said Martin Rinck, area president, Hilton Worldwide, Asia Pacific.
A new era has begun for Auckland's most prominent 5-star hotel, with Hyatt Regency checking-out of the city and Pullman Auckland Hotel & Residences checking in.
The 100 percent New Zealand owned and operated Scenic Hotel Group (which includes Scenic Hotels and Suites, Heartland Hotels and Te Waonui brands nationally) recently switched 14 of its 17 properties to Sabre Hospitality Solutions’ SynXis Central Reservation System (CRS) for marketing and distribution to the global distribution systems (GDS) and online travel agents (OTA). By using Sabre Hospitality Solutions, Scenic Hotel Group will now have exposure to hundreds of thousands of travel agents and the hundreds of millions of travelers who book hotels online.
Terrace Downs Resort (Canterbury, South Island, New Zealand) has appointed a new General Manager and unveiled a bold plan to increase the international profile of the popular high country Resort. Seasoned hotelier Dilan De Silva has taken over the reins of the Resort having previously worked as a General Manager of hotels in Vietnam, Qatar, Thailand, Myanmar and Sri Lanka. Terrace Downs Owner Jonny Hendriksen says Mr De Silva’s appointment is one of the most positive developments at the Resort in recent times. “Dilan has more than 18 years of hospitality experience and has been the General Manager for several of the world’s leading service and hospitality providers. He is eager to improve the existing offerings at the Resort, as well as develop new markets in an effort to push Terrace Downs to the forefront of New Zealand tourism,’’ says Mr Hendriksen.
Dutch-born Michel comes with a reputation for superb cuisine, originality and a proven passion for creating an exceptional dining experience for those fortunate enough to enjoy his dishes. Following his formal training in The Netherlands Michel sought to combine new challenges and work experience with travel. This allowed Michel to experience first-hand the cuisines of many different cultures as well as providing opportunities to spend time in the kitchens of great restaurants back in The Netherlands. During holidays and leave Michel would be found hard at work at Librije (3 Michelin stars), Inter Scaldis (2 Michelin stars) and 1 Michelin star restaurants Le Cirque and Zusje. In 2002 Michel was offered the role as Head Chef of a charming lakeside restaurant ‘t-Veerhuis, located in Wolphaartsdijk, Zeeland in The Netherlands. By 2007 the establishment rose to 1 Michelin star and was ranked highest runner up in Dutch Top 100 Restaurants. In the same year Michel was honoured by his peers as one of the most promising Top 10 Head Chefs of that year. Michel leaves restaurant ‘t-Veerhuis after seven very successful years and comes to Huka Lodge looking for new challenges. He brings with him great experience at top international level and a well-deserved reputation for exquisite dishes displaying balance as well as imagination and superb flavour combinations.
Today, the Hilton Lake Taupo officially opened its doors to guests. The upscale hotel is located on New Zealand’s stunning North Island and offers 113 deluxe guest rooms, suites and apartments. Managed by Hilton Worldwide, Hilton Lake Taupo is one of the first upscale, full-service international hotel brands to open in Taupo and the second Hilton hotel in New Zealand.