Qualmark announces finalists for visitor experience awards
After receiving over 100 entries, Qualmark has revealed the finalists for the inaugural 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards. “The finalists have demonstrated how…
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Greymouth’s historic Revingtons Hotel to be demolished
An independent commissioner has decided Greymouth’s historic Revingtons Hotel should be demolished. The owners now have permission to demolish the building after it was…
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Commercial Bay restaurants revealed
The restaurants for Auckland’s Commercial Bay development have been revealed, including a flagship restaurant by Ben Bayly. The $1 billion centre will open in…
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New boutique hotel coming to Wellington
The Wellington suburb of Te Aro has a new boutique hotel opening later this year. Sean Golding, owner of craft beer bar Golding’s Free…
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Chinese visitor numbers decline
There was a clear decline in Chinese visitors coming into New Zealand this February after last year’s record-setting high. Stats NZ believes the decrease…
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International guest nights drop this February
International guest nights in short-term commercial accommodation dropped significantly this February. According to Stats NZ, international guest nights in February 2019 fell 3.2 percent…
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YHA opening new hostel at Lake Tekapo
YHA Lake Tekapo is opening a new hostel at Lake Tekapo on April 17. The 128-bed property cost $9 million to develop, with 42…
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NEW EXECUTIVE CHEF FOR SOFITEL AUCKLAND VIADUCT HARBOUR
Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour has announced the appointment of its new executive chef, Emmanuel Jerz. A French native, Jerz discovered his passion for gastronomy at…
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Only one submission against Queenstown development
A proposed hotel near the Queenstown CBD has only received one submission opposing the development by the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s closing date for…
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