About Us

New Zealand’s Premier Accommodation Industry Multi-Platform Media Brand

HOTEL is New Zealand’s leading multi-platform media brand dedicated to the accommodation sector, combining digital and social channels to maximise audience engagement. Published monthly as a digital flip-through magazine, HOTEL provides in-depth editorial content covering everything from industry news and product innovations to technology trends, personnel updates, and operational insights. Our content is designed to keep industry professionals, including owners, managers, and procurement teams, informed and ahead of the curve in a rapidly changing market.

HOTEL is a trusted resource for procurement managers across the hotel, motel, and broader accommodation sector. We empower these professionals to make informed decisions on sourcing new suppliers, understanding emerging product offerings, and staying on top of industry developments. Whether it’s discovering the best products for operations or aligning with the latest trends, HOTEL ensures procurement managers have the essential insights they need to drive business and profits.

Comprehensive Industry Coverage

HOTEL provides unrivalled coverage of the New Zealand hotel industry, including:

  • Industry News & Developments: Stay updated on the latest trends, regulations, and shifts within the hotel sector.

  • Product Information & Technology: Explore new products and technological innovations that improve hotel operations and elevate guest experiences.

  • Personnel News & Company Profiles: Learn about key appointments, leadership changes, and company profiles that are shaping the industry.

  • Marketing Insights & Management Resources: Access valuable strategies to improve marketing, management, and overall hotel performance.

A Trusted Resource for Industry Professionals and Procurement Managers

HOTEL is more than just a media platform — it's an essential tool for procurement managers within the hotel, motel, and accommodation sectors. Our content reaches decision-makers responsible for sourcing products and services that enhance the functionality and profitability of their businesses. Whether it’s identifying trusted suppliers or exploring the latest product trends, HOTEL equips procurement professionals with the knowledge needed to make strategic decisions.

Join the HOTEL Community

Become part of New Zealand’s most trusted multi-platform resource for hotel industry news and insights. Sign up for our weekly newsletter here, follow us across our social channels for real-time updates, and stay engaged with latest developments.

HOTEL is part of Review Publishing Co Ltd, one of New Zealand’s oldest privately owned publishers (established in 1923). Although HOTEL itself is a newer addition (est 2014) to the Review Publishing family, it benefits from the credibility, expertise, and authority of a company with over 100 years of publishing excellence. This foundation ensures that HOTEL delivers reliable, informed, and valuable content to the accommodation industry, particularly for owners, operators and procurement professionals making key decisions in the sector - from budget to boutique.

Other multi-media platforms in the stable include:

OUR HISTORY

100+ YEARS STRONG AS AN INDUSTRY LEADER

For over a century, Review Publishing Co has been the powerhouse behind New Zealand’s most respected B2B media titles and platforms. Established in 1923, we’re not just the country’s oldest privately-owned publishing company — we’re the most trusted voice across the industries we serve. With a proud legacy and an unmatched reputation, we are the partner of choice for advertisers who want results.

Born from the entrepreneurial Barker family, the same visionaries behind Foodstuffs, Review has grown along with the industries it serves, delivering premium content to business decision-makers for over 100 years. Since 1973, under the guidance of publishing veteran Peter Mitchell, our company has expanded and evolved while staying true to our journalistic roots. Today, the Mitchell family continues to own and operate Review Publishing with the same passion and commitment that’s driven us for decades. The company is led by Managing Director, Tania Walters, who has a 35-year career in food marketing, publishing and events. She has also been a food and beverage innovation judge across many events spanning her career. She is currently the head judge for Inspire+ NZ Artisan Awards and is on the judging panel for the ANUGA Taste Innovation Show and Massey Food Awards-Product Lifetime Achievement, amongst other local and global awards programmes. Backed by a team of professional writers, marketers, photographers, videographers, designers and graphics, this pool of talent has worked with blue-chip multinationals, start-ups and emerging brands.

We don’t just report on industries - we live and breathe them. With specialist B2B multi-media platforms like SupermarketNews, Restaurant & Café, HOTEL, AgedPlus, FB Tech, EDU, and Apparel, and b2c Fennec, we are deeply embedded in the sectors we cover. Our b2b platforms are must-reads for professionals who need to know what’s happening in each sector, while our the b2c FENNEC platform continues to engage with its ever growing audience.

Why Advertisers Choose Review Publishing

✔ Credibility that Converts
Our content is created by experienced editors and market experts who understand what matters. We’re not click-chasers. We prioritise substance over fluff- and that’s why our audience stays with us. When brands want their message to cut through the noise and land with impact, they come to us.

✔ Targeted, Trusted, and Tailored
We speak directly to decision-makers - owners, operators, senior managers - the people who call the shots. Whether it’s in our digital magazine, on social media, or in our newsletters, our campaigns are built to meet every budget and business goal. We work with you to tailor solutions that hit the mark.

✔ Industry Insiders with Global Reach
With nearly 40 years of partnership with SIAL, 30+ years with ANUGA and FHA, and editorial connections in over 30 countries, our reach is both local and international. No other New Zealand B2B publisher offers this level of depth, access, or insight. We are the media partners of choice for leading trade exhibitions and organisations internationally.

✔ Multi-Channel Muscle
From page to platform, our influence is everywhere. Our digital flip magazines, daily updated websites, social media channels, and e-newsletters ensure your message is seen - and remembered. Whether launching a new product, recruiting talent, or announcing big news, we deliver.

✔ A Proven Track Record
We’ve built long-term partnerships with leading brands who trust us to tell their story the right way, with integrity, creativity, and real market influence. We’ve evolved with the times without ever compromising on quality.

✔This is What Real B2B Publishing Looks Like

Smart content. Strategic reach. Sector expertise. At Review Publishing, we bring it all together to offer advertisers powerful, reader engaged platforms to grow their brand.

Ready to connect with the industries that matter most?

So are we. Let’s talk. Contact us here.