The Lindis luxury lodge adds to New Zealand's luxury travel trend
New Zealand’s newest luxury destination, The Lindis which opened late last year in a dramatic South Island high country valley, blends so perfectly with the surroundings that you’d be forgiven for missing it.
Marriott International sets new record for growth in 2018 fueling global expansion and adding choice for travellers
In 2018, Marriott International signed management and franchise agreements for 816 properties, comprised of 125,000 rooms, while opening nearly 500 properties comprised of more than 80,000 rooms around the world across its portfolio of 30 brands.
New Zealand Holiday Parks encourage electric vehicles with new charging stations
Holiday parks in New Zealand are putting their money where their mouth is with the installation of 54 electric vehicle chargers in 24 holiday parks around the country, encouraging the use of electric vehicles.
Wellington City Council approves new Conference and Exhibition Centre
Wellington’s future as a business events destination has been assured with Wellington City Council giving the green light for the new Conference and Exhibition Centre.
Marriott International announces Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program
Marriott International has unveiled Marriott Bonvoy, the new loyalty brand replacing the current loyalty brands – Marriott Rewards, The Ritz-Carlton Rewards and Starwood Preferred Guest (SPG).
Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service business case to begin
The NZ Transport Agency Board has approved a business case for the next steps in a start-up trial Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced.
Happy holidays from The Hotel Conversation! We look back at a booming 2018 and recap our top 20 most read articles from across Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific.
International tourists and Kiwis boost tourism spend to over $39 billion
Continued growth in overseas visitor numbers, and a buoyant domestic tourism market in New Zealand drove tourism spending to $39.1 billion in the year ended March 2018, Stats NZ has announced.
Queenstown’s highest altitude boutique hotel opens, Kāmana Lakehouse
Queenstown’s newest boutique accommodation, Kāmana Lakehouse, has this week opened, following a multi-million-dollar brand development by owners Coherent Hotel Ltd.
Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove Resort sold to Marlborough Tour Company
Marlborough Tour Company has expanded with the purchase of the popular Furneaux Lodge and Punga Cove Resort in the Marlborough Sounds, located in Endeavour Inlet, on the world-renowned Queen Charlotte Track.
CBRE strengthens Retail Capital Markets with Melbourne appointment
CBRE has bolstered its Victorian Retail Capital Markets team with the appointment of Jamie Hess amid growing demand for retail investment opportunities.
New Zealand’s premier Large Format Retail asset for sale - JLL
JLL’s Australian & New Zealand Retail Investment Teams Nick Willis and Sam Hatcher and Auckland based, Jonathan Ogg and Harry Fergusson market the powerhouse Large Format Retail (LFR) Centre, Manukau Supa Centa for sale.
JLL’s Australian & New Zealand Retail Investment Teams Nick Willis and Sam Hatcher and Auckland based, Jonathan Ogg and Harry Fergusson market the powerhouse Large Format Retail (LFR) Centre, Manukau Supa Centa for sale.
The Hunter Valley’s iconic Tower Estate for sale - CBRE
CBRE Hotels’ Tom Gibson and Nick Hill have been appointed to market one of Australia’s most iconic and luxurious wine country escapes, Tower Estate for sale.
Hotel investors still on the lookout amid COVID-19 - CBRE Survey
The Australian hotel industry remains cautiously optimistic about medium-term investor appetite amid the COVID-19 pandemic, according to CBRE Research’s latest Hotel Market Survey.
