Business confidence among New Zealand's hard-hit hotel sector is much bleaker than business confidence in general, according to a new survey. The New Zealand Hotel Market Sentiment Survey was undertaken by Horwath HTL and Tourism Industry Aotearoa to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic is affecting hoteliers’ outlook for the New Zealand hotel market in general and their hotel in particular.
The 246-key LQ by Wyndham Greenlane Auckland, located on the Great South Road in the city's Ellerslie district, will be conveniently located between Auckland Airport and Auckland CBD, appealing to both leisure and corporate travellers alike. Guests will be a short drive from leading attractions such as Ellerslie Racecourse, Mt Smart Stadium, and a range of high end shopping precincts. This hotel is scheduled to welcome guests in mid-2022.
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.
Hilton Lake Taupo has announced Tracey Poole to the position of Hotel Manager for Hilton Lake Taupo commencing on 28 January, 2020.
Located in the heart of Christchurch's CBD at 79 Hereford Street, The Modern will offer guest rooms with room sizes starting from 34 square meters, including 45-square-meter Deluxe Suites. The property will also incorporate a ground-floor restaurant and bar, fitness center, and on-site parking.
Matthias Schulz is now the Regional Director of Sales for New Zealand and Australia, after serving as Regional Director of Sales for New Zealand. Along with New Zealand and Australia, Mr. Schulz will also help drive business in Bali. At the same time, he will supervise the Group's Business Development Managers in New Zealand and Australia.
Grant Gaskin is now Vice President for Operations and Development in Australia and New Zealand, having previously served as Area General Manager for Australia and New Zealand. He is also helping to tap opportunities in the Pacific.
Mr. Oliver R. Faull has been named Senior Vice President for Australia and New Zealand. He was previously Vice President for Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Faull has taken on more responsibility as the Group bolsters its operations and investments in Greater Australasia. He has maintained his role as Assistant Group Chief Financial Officer.
Accor, New Zealand's largest hotel operator, has introduced a new level of style and sophistication to the popular North Island destination of Rotorua with the launch of its newest premium hotel, the Pullman Rotorua.
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.
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.
Accor, the largest operator of hotels in airport precincts across the Pacific region, is delighted to open the doors and welcome their first guests to the $80 million new-build Novotel Christchurch Airport hotel.
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.
This afternoon, industry leaders Oaks Hotels, Resorts & Suites officially cut the ribbon of the highly-anticipated 226-key, nine-storey Oaks Wellington Hotel, in the heart of Courtenay Place.
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.
Radisson Hotel Group has signed the biggest hotel management deal in 2019 in Australasia, as it prepares to enter New Zealand with four new-build properties comprising 777 keys and covering three industry-leading brands: Radisson Blu, Radisson RED and Park Inn by Radisson.
September 2019 will see the opening of the latest extension to the Oaks Hotels and Resorts' portfolio with the group's newest property to begin welcoming guests in Wellington.
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.
Heritage Hotel Management has appointed Mohamed Mansour as the new general manager of Heritage Auckland.
The performance of the New Zealand hotel industry plateaued in 2018, although at a relatively high level compared to recent decades. Government international visitor arrival projections, despite having been revised downwards, are still reasonably positive in the medium term. Hotel demand growth will be supported by new international standard conference centres opening in major cities over the next five years, and continue to be supported by destination marketing and economic development agencies. However, targeted property rates and other proposed hotel and tourism taxes, peer-to-peer accommodation, and a significant increase in hotel room supply will provide challenges for the industry.