Lewisham finalists celebrate Auckland’s finest –

Celebrating the best and the brightest in the Auckland hospitality industry, the Lewisham Award organizers have revealed the 2023 contenders. With finalists chosen across twenty categories, the annual event promises to be a night of recognition and revelry. The Lewisham Awards, renowned for honoring exceptional talent and achievements, recognize those who have made a significant impact in areas such as cuisine, beverage service, management, and supplier relations. The awards night will take place at Shed 10, Queens Wharf, Auckland CBD on Sunday, June 4 and promises an evening of elegance, entertainment and camaraderie. The event kicks off at 5pm with…
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Win $30,000 of professional development –

Supported by Visa Wellington On a Plate, the Visa NZ Hospitality Scholarship aims to attract and retain more young people into the industry and support them to take up hospitality as a fully-fledged career. The prize package is valued at $30,000 and includes a five-day placement at a top international hospitality venue, professional development, a one-year mentorship, business training and future participation in Visa Wellington On a Plate. Applications are open to all hospitality workers – in the kitchen, on the floor, behind the bar, young professionals working their way into restaurant management, and any other facet of the hospitality…
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Jock Zonfrillo: 1976 – 2023 –

Love them or loathe them, reality television programs and their social media lives, have become part of this generation’s culinary experiences. Whether you believe they belittle or encourage the art of great cuisine, it is very hard to underestimate the impact of reality shows such as MasterChef, My Kitchen Rules and the plethora of other food related programs currently available to view. The sudden loss therefore, of brilliant Chef Jock Zonfrillo at just 46, to the world and the MasterChef Australia international community, brought a whole new meaning to the word reality. Reality means losing a talented individual whose culinary…
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10 Cheap Yet Highly Rated Vancouver Hotels To Enjoy Luxury Without Breaking The Bank

Vancouver, Canada, is the third-largest city in the country and offers travelers plenty to see, do, and eat while visiting. Located on the west coast of the country in beautiful British Columbia, Vancouver is divided into various neighborhoods that each offer their own unique experience and price range. Find out where to stay when visiting Vancouver and which hotels to book for a luxury experience in the city without breaking the bank. Our recommendations for where to stay in Vancouver in this article are based on research regarding popular travel spots and average prices in the city. All recommendations for…
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Online Event Booking Is Here

Save Time and Close More Group Business with Online Event Booking Business knocking on your door is a cause for celebration. But with the proliferation of digital means to receive requests for proposals (RFPs), do we dare say it’s too much of a good thing? The sheer volume of RFPs is making it increasingly difficult for hoteliers to spend the time and energy needed to create thoughtful proposals for every request. This leaves hoteliers with tough choices; they can either reduce the quality of proposals to get them out the door quicker or leave business on the table because they…
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Sixty hospitality venues join Ponsonby festival month –

Ponsonby’s month long restaurant festival, Eat, Drink, Love Ponsonby, is back for another year and is bursting with the flavors of a culinary melting pot of cuisines, from Bangkok to Bali, Mexico to Malaysia, India to Italy–and beyond. Taking place from 4-28 May along the length of Ponsonby Road, the popular festival is in its fourth year and is once again highlighting specific food and beverage offers for every appetite and budget. Bird On A Wire. A record 60 establishments are taking part this year, including bars, cocktail bars, casual restaurants, food court eateries, cafes, gourmet burger bars, hole in…
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Sarin Group unviels Thordon Quay apartment hotel –

New Zealand-owned family business Sarin Hotels has opened a 72-room apartment hotel on Thorndon Quay – the eponymously named Proximity Apartments, located near Sky Stadium and The Beehive. The project has been four years in the making, with delays caused by Covid-19. The new 9-storey building is owned by Wellington property developer Craig Stewart and is his first hotel development. As the third hotel operated by Sarin in the Wellington area, and its eighth throughout New Zealand, the 4.5-star Proximity Apartments join the Sarin-managed DoubleTree by Hilton Wellington and The Sebel Lower Hutt, which opens in May/June. The group also…
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10 Cheap Yet Highly Rated Tokyo Hotels To Enjoy Luxury Without Breaking The Bank

Tokyo, Japan’s bustling capital city, has a unique blend of modern and traditional elements that make it an exciting place to explore. Despite being one of Asia’s most expensive travel destinations, travelers who want to spend days in Tokyo trying new things can do so while staying at Tokyo’s cheap yet highly-rated hotels. Like capsule hotels, which are unique and budget-friendly, these affordable resorts allow vacationers to enjoy luxury without breaking the bank. Have a look at the top 10. Our recommended options, which are based on extensive research, have a rating of 8.0 and above. Despite being affordable, these…
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