InterContinental Wellington has welcomed Kelly Eichholtz as the new Director of Sales and Marketing, returning to New Zealand after eight years working in senior management roles in the United Kingdom.
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company L.L.C. has signed a management agreement with NDG Asia Pacific (NZ) Limited to open the first Ritz-Carlton property in New Zealand in 2019, creating a new iconic property that will enhance the famous skyline of New Zealand's leading waterfront city, Auckland.
Swiss-Belsuites Victoria Park opens in Auckland, New Zealand in October 2016. The upper upscale all-suite and apartment hotel, with full gourmet kitchen facilities, enjoys an excellent location in downtown Auckland and offers a clear choice for discerning business and leisure travellers looking for sophisticated accommodation in the city centre. The hotel is located minutes from the commercial business district and waterfront entertainment areas of New Zealand's largest city, Auckland.
Hilton (NYSE: HLT) today announces the opening of Chateau on the Park - Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton. Formerly Chateau on the Park, this Christchurch icon is adjacent to Hagley Park, within walking distance to Christchurch Botanic Gardens and the western business district, and just a five-minute drive into the city. The hotel will be the second DoubleTree by Hilton to enter New Zealand and joins four Hilton Worldwide hotels in Auckland, Taupo and Queenstown.
Hilton Worldwide (NYSE: HLT) and DoubleTree by Hilton today announced the signing of a management agreement with M&L Hospitality to manage Chateau on the Park Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton hotel in Christchurch New Zealand.
Stephen Gould has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Sofitel Wellington. Tasked with opening this brand new property, Stephen held various roles with AccorHotels over the years, beginning at the Mercure Dunedin. In 2008, Stephen was appointed Director of Rooms, Sofitel Fiji Resort & Spa before relocating to Sofitel So Bangkok in 2011 as Director of Rooms and EAM. Stephen’s most recent position was Resident Manager, Shangri-La Hotel, Bangkok.
Jonathan Dean has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square & ibis Christchurch. Jonathan first joined AccorHotels in 2006 as Business Development Manager, Novotel Canberra. He assumed the role of General Manager, Mercure Capricorn Resort Yeppoon before moving to his most recent position as General Manager, Novotel Sydney Brighton Beach.
Experienced hotelier Tim Pollock has returned to New Zealand to take up an Auckland-based role. Tim’s new role with the global InterContinental Hotel Group is as General Manager Crowne Plaza Auckland, and IHG’s Area General Manager for New Zealand.
The performance of the New Zealand hotel industry is improving strongly, with record occupancies and room rates currently being achieved. The outlook for continuing growth in hotel demand is strong, especially in New Zealand's main visitor destinations. There is a need for new hotel investment, especially in Auckland and Queenstown, and the various hotel projects which are under development and currently planned will not provide sufficient new rooms to meet expected demand. But, although room rates are rising reasonably strongly, New Zealand room rates are generally cheap by international standards, and not yet high enough to make most new hotel projects financially viable.
Leading travel brand Booking.com has appointed Luke Ashall as New Zealand Area Manager. The appointment builds on the existing expertise in the region with former area manager, Tracey Foxall, promoted to Oceania Regional Manager overseeing Booking.com’s operations across New Zealand, Australia and the Pacific Islands. Ashall, originally from the United Kingdom, has been part of the Booking.com team since 2011 when he started working as the Hotels Account Manager across the Tasman in Western Australia and Northern Territory. Ashall’s new role will see him support local accommodation partners as well as oversee the development and growth of the Booking.com brand in New Zealand. The move represents a return to familiar territory for Ashall, whose career in tourism began back in 2008 with an off-roading tour company in Queenstown.
Jeremy Healy has been appointed to the position of General Manager, Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour. First joining AccorHotels in November 2011 as Hotel Manager at Sofitel Melbourne On Collins, Jeremy’s most recent position was seconded to The Como Melbourne MGallery by Sofitel as General Manager.
AccorHotels is pleased to announce that it will open a new-build Novotel hotel at Christchurch Airport following the signing of an agreement with Christchurch International Airport Ltd. The 200-room Novotel hotel will be located next to the Christchurch International Terminal and is being designed by Warren and Mahoney Architects, the same team behind the award-winning Novotel Auckland Airport hotel.
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.
Northland's hospitality sector is poised to make hay big time until about mid next year as a number of high-profile events and a forecast dry summer help boost tourism numbers. Hotels, particularly budget accommodation providers, are already accepting bookings for January onwards and the pre-season NRL fixture between the Warriors and Titans in Whangarei on February 13, 2016, is attracting strong interest.
Julian Robertson, the founder of Tiger Management, has appointed Capella Hotel Group to oversee the management of his family owned Lodge at Kauri Cliffs in Matauri Bay; The Farm at Cape Kidnappers in Hawke's Bay and Matakauri Lodge in Queenstown. These three exquisite properties were meticulously crafted by Robertson and his wife, Josie, as they sought to develop unique experiences that showcased New Zealand's stunning natural beauty. Robertson and his family first visited New Zealand on a yearlong sabbatical in the 1970s and their love affair with the country led to the creation of these three ultra-luxury lodges.
Travellers visiting Auckland can now rest comfortably at the city's much-anticipated new hotel, the four-star Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street, which is now open as Wyndham Hotel Group's first property in New Zealand's largest urban area.
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.
IHG New Zealand is pleased to announce the appointment of Rachel Peacock to the position of Marketing Manager for the group in New Zealand, based at Crowne Plaza Auckland. In her new role, she will lead the marketing team and look after Crowne Plaza Auckland and Queenstown, as well as Holiday Inn Rotorua and Auckland Airport.
As I sit down for afternoon tea in Palm Court, the lobby lounge at The Langham Auckland, I'm astounded by the immaculate presentation, the flawless service and the attention to detail in every corner at this incredible New Zealand hotel. It's a luxury property that feels quintessentially European and yet is about as far away from the contintent as is possible.
The Langham Auckland is delighted to announce the appointment of Mr Matthew Carroll to the pivotal role of Director of Food and Beverage. Matthew’s background is firmly rooted in luxury hospitality with more than 10 years of experience working in five-star hotels. Most recently he was the Assistant Director of Food and Beverage at the Park Hyatt Sydney, a role he was promoted to after just two years as Restaurant Manager. He has also worked as Operations Manager at The American Club in Sydney, an exclusive membership club for corporate professionals.His love of all things luxurious begun when he was 18, thanks to some great industry placements while studying an Advanced Diploma in Hospitality and Tourism Management at Kenvale College in 2004. Matthew then went on to complete a Corporate Management Trainee Program at Voyages Hotel and Resorts Australia in 2007. A Bachelor in Commerce (Major in Management) at the University of Notre Dame in Sydney quickly followed in 2013 as did the Executive Food and Beverage Development Program through Cornell University in 2014. When he’s not studying and managing large teams of food and beverage employees, Matthew likes to compete in marathons, triathlons and dabble in a little whisky. While living in Scotland, he worked at the Trump Turnberry Resort which stocks more than 250 single malts. Matthew also a strong passion for wine – and says our well-recognised wine industry and the broad range of varietals was a major drawcard for coming to New Zealand.