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Premium Pine Nuts named Supreme Champion at ONZFPA –

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Marlborough’s Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts has been recognized for its flavour-filled nuts and its risky journey to become the Southern Hemisphere’s only pine nut producer – being named Supreme Champion at the Outstanding NZ Food Producer Awards 2023. Investing in the Mediterranean pine (Pinus pinea) is a long game; its first crop is only harvestable after eight to 10 years, so it was a leap of faith for Pinoli Premium Pine Nuts founders Andy and Barb Wiltshire and general manager, Lee Paterson. Andy Wiltshire said failure was never an option, and since the first planting in 1998, the company has…

MeetingPackage and Amadeus Expand Partnership to Help Hoteliers Maximize Group Business Opportunities

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Through this partnership, instant online event booking capabilities will become available to more properties worldwide April 18, 2023 – 2023 is shaping up to be a busy year for meetings and events, with 15.5 million more group room nights booked globally for H1 compared to the same time in 2022, according to Amadeus’ Demand360® data as of April 6, 2023. As demand grows, busy planners are looking for venues with efficient processes and hassle-free booking options. Naturally, this moves hotels with instant online booking capabilities to the top of their lists. To further support the return of group business and…

Easter Trading regulations for 2023 –

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If your business is opening over the Easter and ANZAC holidays, you need to be aware of the rules around employer obligations to employees, and the ability of shops to trade. Easter and ANZAC dates for 2023 These public holidays fall on the following dates: Good Friday – Friday 7 April 2023 Easter Monday – Monday 10 April 2023 ANZAC Day – Tuesday 25 April 2023 Employee rights Employees don’t have to agree to work on Good Friday, Easter Monday or ANZAC Day, unless: these are days that the employee would have normally worked their employment contract says they have…

IHG Skills Academy links with NZ –

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Go with Tourism and IHG Hotels & Resorts have partnered to bring free learning and upskilling opportunities to New Zealand. The IHG Skills Academy, a virtual learning platform, was launched in the UK last October and offers free online education, courses and opportunities for people looking to build their confidence, get employment ready and explore their career options in the sector. As well as having access to global resources and learning modules, people who mention “Go with Tourism” during their registration will gain access to a New Zealand-specific ‘playlist’ of curated content. Educating and upskilling the hospitality and tourism industry,…

Club Wyndham Wanaka underwent major refurbishment –

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Wyndham Destinations Asia Pacific has begun a NZ$2.2 million project to refurbish the 68 apartments and common facilities of Club Wyndham Wanaka, due to conclude by the end of 2023. The resort’s renewal includes last year’s upgrades to the onsite gym, pool area and barbecue areas, a recently completed refresh of the reception area and lounge spaces, and a refurbishment of all apartments in the coming months. The apartments will be redesigned and repainted, while furniture, soft furnishings and carpets will be replaced. Club Wyndham Wanaka is popular with members of Club Wyndham South Pacific, with occupancies hitting averages of…

Alcohol legislation major threat to small businesses says HNZ –

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Proposed changes to alcohol legislation could threaten the future of many small license holders, says Hospitality New Zealand. The select committee considering the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Community Participation) Amendment Bill has ignored pleasure from license holders in its report back to Parliament, says Chief Executive, Julie White.* “This bill is likely to cause great uncertainty for license holders and could even threaten the very future of their businesses,” says White. “Allowing District Licensing Committees to take new Local Alcohol Policies (LAP) into account when considering renewals, including giving them the ability to decline license renewals if they are…

McDonald’s whopping NZ shopping list released –

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McDonald’s annual New Zealand shopping list has been released, showing a record amount spent on ingredients for their much loved menu items. In 2022, $214 million was spent on local ingredients for New Zealand restaurants, while a whopping $384 million of produce was exported to other McDonald’s markets. That took the total spend with Kiwi producers to an all-time high of $598 million, $52 million more than in 2021. Macca’s shopping list looks like an average Kiwi’s weekly shop – just a few more zeroes added on the quantity. If you’re curious about what you can get for $214 million…

Quest Apartment Hotels Expands Partnership with Amadeus to Include Business Intelligence

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Australasia’s leading apartment hotel brand signs agreement for Amadeus’ Agency360+® to gain access to the industry’s most robust business travel insights May 30, 2023 – As business travel and corporate events ramp up across Australia and Asia Pacific, hoteliers are searching for the most effective ways to drive demand and capture more bookings after years of restrictions. This is why more brands are relying on comprehensive, forward-looking market insights to aid in strategic decision making. To support its growth mindset, Quest Apartment Hotels, a member of The Ascott Limited network, announced it will implement Amadeus’ Agency360+® across its 160 locations…