The Lee Kum Kee New Zealand Developing Chefs Challenge is back, and organizers are looking for aspiring young chefs to compete for a $3,000 cash prize and the title of this year’s developing chef.
Would-be contestants have until September 17 to get their entries in. Open to all chefs aged 40 years and under and who are either working or training in New Zealand, entrants must first submit a Chinese or Chinese-inspired dish and video online, using a minimum of three Lee Kum Kee sauces or condiments.
Supported by Gilmours and Trents, finalists will be announced by 27 September and…
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Lewis Road Creamery’s 10 Star Certified Salted Butter has gained international recognition and named the 2023 sofiTM Product of the Year, at the Summer Fancy Food Show in New York City.
The award is presented to a single product annually at The Specialty Food Association’s (SFA) sofiTM Awards. Bestowed since 1972 they are a top honor in the $194 billion specialty food industry.
Jason Clements holds the award.
“Judging was performed by a panel of 400 food experts, and for a product that originated on our farms in Waikato to win the major award at a show in NYC is…
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The Restaurant Association of New Zealand says it supports fair working conditions and is ready to come to the bargaining table to reach an agreement that works for both employers and workers.
“While the timing is not ideal for an industry already experiencing multiple challenges, we are ready to discuss the terms and conditions for hospitality employers in good faith and work through the process,” said CEO Marisa Bidois.
“In this current climate, we are seeing more businesses thinking about what they can do to attract and retain staff. While salaries have gone up by over eleven per cent in…
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Brook Serene Boutique Hotels has announced the return of Hulbert House to its luxury hotel portfolio.
Brook Serene Boutique Hotels opened and managed the Qualmark-rated 5-star Enviro Gold luxury hotel from 2016 to 2020 and has resumed management of the property from 1 April this year.
Hulbert House is nestled in the heart of Queenstown and is a beautifully restored Victorian villa that offers six luxurious rooms, each uniquely designed with modern amenities and breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu and the surrounding mountains.
The hotel’s commitment to sustainability is reflected in its Enviro Gold rating, which recognizes its efforts to…
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Two Auckland based hospitality venues have two very different but equally scary entertainment initiatives to keep children amused during the April school holidays. One, an afternoon tea involving dinosaurs and the other encouraging bad behavior while dining out!
Cordis Auckland, together with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment, is bringing back the ROAR of the dinosaurs with a special children’s Jurassic Park High Tea to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the iconic film.
This is going to be an earth shattering event that you won’t want to miss from 2pm to 4pm on Saturday 15 April and Sunday 16 April 2023…
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Iconic restaurants from Auckland, Andiamo & Jervois Steak House alongside Wellington’s Shed 5, are teaming up with drops from wineries Grove Mill, Mt Difficulty, Martinborough Vineyard and Te Kairanga for an evening of charity donation.
One hundred percent of selected Foley Wines and fifty percent of a la carte purchases on Tuesday 28 March will go to KidsCan and SPCA in areas of New Zealand affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.
KidsCan is on a mission to get clothing and food supplies to children and their families via schools and early childhood centers in Auckland, Northland, Hawke’s Bay, and Tairāwhiti and are…
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A Hotelier’s Quick Guide to Hotel SEO Marketing: What Is It and How Does It Work?
The first step in increasing direct bookings for your hotel is to drive more search traffic to the hotel’s website or Brand.com. Here we will explore how an effective e-commerce strategy should begin with positioning your hotel’s website on online search engines to win more visibility and maximize direct booking revenue.
Before we dive in, be sure to visit our ultimate guide to hotel marketing to access an all-encompassing rundown of hotel marketing trends, data points, and insights.
What is hotel SEO marketing?
Hotel…
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In this blog post, we outline four steps to help you understand and adapt to a transitional digital advertising landscape. As Google and other providers look to phase out cookies, the use of first-party data, or data that is owned by the brand itself, will be crucial to meet and better target the desired traveler audience. With a privacy-first approach, companies can build transparency and trust with customers while creating successful digital campaigns.
Let’s take a step back…
What exactly is first-party data?
First-party data is collected (with proper consent and disclosure) from your audience, and includes:
Data from a…
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