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Hospitality NZ’s Knowledge Hub caters to evolving industry needs –

July 11, 2023

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Hospitality NZ’s Knowledge Hub caters to evolving industry needs –

The Hospitality NZ Knowledge Hub serves as a core value to the organization’s unwavering commitment to attracting, developing and retaining a skilled and thriving workforce in the hospitality industry. The hub is a culmination of efforts that revolve around three key pillars: workforce attraction, development and retention. By recognizing the importance of investing in the growth and advancement of every employee, Hospitality NZ has paved the way for positive outcomes in terms of both attracting new talent and retaining existing workforce members. One of the core functions of the Knowledge Hub is to provide a collaborative space for industry stakeholders…

Winning Kiwi BBQ expertise heading to American Royal World Series –

June 6, 2023

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Winning Kiwi BBQ expertise heading to American Royal World Series –

For Ken Van Mackelbergh, barbecue is out of season; it’s a community, a culture, a lifestyle, and, most importantly, it’s about family and friends. It is about celebrations and creating memories, about building old friendships, and making new ones. This has been Ken’s ethos for as long as he can remember. With over 20 years’ experience as a qualified Chef, Ken is affectionately known as ‘BBQ BOI’, a name quickly adopted for the competitive BBQ team he is part of with Nick Borland and Jamie Urwin. This year a partnership has been developed between BBQ BOI and kiwi-owned business, The…

14 finalists battle for Great NZ Toastie supremacy –

May 30, 2023

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14 finalists battle for Great NZ Toastie supremacy –

New Zealand is a step closer to discovering the best toasted sandwich in the land now the finalists in the 2023 Great NZ Toastie Takeover can be revealed. With a whopping 120,000 toasties served up since mid April and the battle for bragging rights heating up, the competition’s 185 entries have now been whittled down to 14 finalists from around the country. Hailing from Auckland, Rotorua, Hamilton, Tauranga, Havelock North, New Plymouth, Wellington, Christchurch, Nelson, Ashburton and Lumsden, this year’s finalists encompass beloved neighborhood eateries and cafes, a coffee roaster, a diner, a burger bar, several breweries, a tavern and…

Reusable milk kegs launched today will eliminate thousands of single-use bottles –

May 23, 2023

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Reusable milk kegs launched today will eliminate thousands of single-use bottles –

An innovative reusable milk keg could see the average New Zealand café eliminate up to 10,000 single-use milk bottles a year. The Udder Way officially launched in New Zealand today, coinciding with World Milk Day – which this year focuses on how the dairy industry is reducing its environmental footprint. The Tasmanian company has joined forces with Waikato owned and operated Green Valley Dairies, which is filling the reusable milk kegs in New Zealand with organic and non-organic milk. Each The Udder Way keg holds 18 liters of milk and has a lifespan of at least eight years before being…

Budget unbalanced overall says Hospitality New Zealand –

May 19, 2023

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Budget unbalanced overall says Hospitality New Zealand –

Budget 2023 does not do enough to further support small businesses and contains little acknowledgment of the current economic environment’s impact on business in general, says Hospitality New Zealand. Chief Executive Julie White said there were some helpful moves on the budget, but overall, it was a disappointment. “The additional $17.6 million, over five years, of funding for the Major Events Fund to support the ongoing attraction of major events to Aotearoa will be welcomed by the sector. “This is essential for us to attract big events and add immense vibrancy to our main centers, driving tourism and economic spending.…

May 3, 2023

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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…

Southern Discoveries announce leadership changes –

March 30, 2023

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Southern Discoveries announce leadership changes –

One of New Zealand’s most experienced tourism professionals is retiring and a well known industry stalker is stepping into the role in July. Queenstown’s Southern Discoveries owner, Skeggs Group has announced the retirement of CEO Tim Hunter and is delighted to confirm the appointment of former GM Sales and Marketing, Kerry Walker to the role of CEO. Kerry has 25 years of tourism experience, the last four-and-a-half of which have been spent at Southern Discoveries. In the previous 15 years, she worked in a range of senior sales and marketing roles for Ngāi Tahu Tourism. During her time with Southern…

March 14, 2023

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The Basics of Hotel GDS Advertising

The Basics of GDS Advertising for Hotels Hoteliers that sell available rooms on global distribution systems (GDSs), the leading booking channel for travel agents, can take additional actions to better showcase their offerings across platforms. To remain top-of-mind among travel agents, and therefore their customers, properties can carry out Hotel GDS advertising to raise brand awareness, maximize their exposure, and generate incremental bookings. 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 GDS advertising? GDS advertising, also known as…