The new six-storey, 57-room ‘mi-pad Queenstown’ puts technology firmly in control of the guest via the “mia” smartphone app - dubbed the country’s first “smart” hotel.
$13.2 million NZ Government fund to create Otago cycle trail network
The New Zealand Government has committed $13.2 million to the proposed extension of Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail, which will connect four existing Great Rides and link 30 communities.
Dunedin Waterfront Project receives Government funding support
The Dunedin Waterfront Project has taken a step forward by receiving Government support with the Provincial Growth Fund (PGF) investing $820,000 in order to complete a full feasibility assessment and develop a business case.
Cardrona to become New Zealand's largest ski field
A new partnership has been announced between Cardrona Alpine Resort & Queenstown businessman John Darby, combining the Cardrona and Soho ski areas to form 900ha of skiable terrain, making it the largest single ski field in New Zealand.
The award-winning Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa has transformed its expansive lobby and reception area with a complete redesign that takes on a new level of opulence, undertaken by Auckland-based interior designers Macintosh Harris.
New Zealand domestic and international guest nights statistics sees annual growth
Stats NZ have reported over 2.5 million nights were spent in commercial accommodation in May 2018, up 1.6 percent from May 2017 with increases shown in the Hotel, Motel and Holiday Park accommodation types.
Event Hospitality to manage Hermitage Hotel Mount Cook National Park
Event Hospitality has announced The Hermitage Hotel in New Zealand's Mount Cook National Park will be the latest addition to the their network, with Event taking over management of the complex.
Sudima Hotels has received approval to build a new 4.5-star, 118-room hotel in Kaikōura, featuring a restaurant and bar, conference facilities, gym and pool - scheduled to open in 2019.
Invercargill Licensing Trust's new CBD hotel proposal
With a budget of up to $40 million, the Invercargill Licensing Trust’s new hotel project on the corner of Don and Dee Streets is set to significantly transform the CBD, creating a modern, stylish space for locals and visitors alike.
Heritage Christchurch Hotel wins Heritage Tourism Award
Heritage Christchurch has just been announced the winner of the Heritage Tourism category in the Canterbury Heritage Awards 2018, which honours Canterbury individuals, organisations and companies involved in heritage restoration, retention, promotion or tourism.
World-famous wonders of New Zealand wilderness surround Wyuna Preserve lots for sale
The internationally-renowned natural beauty of New Zealand's South Island combines with many of the conveniences of modern life at the Wyuna Preserve Gated Community, the lots of which are among the last locations on the shores of Lake Wakatipu that will ever become available for sale.
Fraser Suites Singapore named World's Leading Serviced Apartments for the second time
Fraser Suites Singapore has topped a competitive field to be named the World's Leading Serviced Apartments at the World Travel Awards Grand Final Gala Ceremony in Oman.
An office tower at 2-10 Wentworth Street, Parramatta NSW has been sold by Centuria Property Funds for $105.3 million in a deal brokered by Steve Kearney, Simon Fenn, Mark Hansen and Claire Zouroudis from Cushman & Wakefield, and Bevan Kenny and Andrew Hunter from CI Australia.
Six years from test batches to International Producer of the Year for Aussie gin distillery Four Pillars
Established in 2013, earlier this year the Yarra Valley company also became the first ever local distillery to be awarded Australia’s Liquor Brand of the Year.
