Even as the country faces a slowing economy and multiple industries are set by staffing and regulatory challenges, the resilient and eternally optimistic hospitality industry has shown it is ready and willing to get back on track while shrugging off the daily difficulties of running a successful business.
The recently concluded Fine Food New Zealand event attracted record numbers of exhibitors and delegates, contributing to an event that was not only a stunning success, but a litmus test for a resurgent hospitality industry determined to make the most of every available opportunity.
The three-day trade-only event took place in late…
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Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand is entering the post-pandemic era with a refreshed board line-up and a new president.
board member Ann-Marie Johnson has been named incoming President at the association’s recent AGM. Ms Johnson was formerly communications manager with Tourism Industry Aotearoa and joined the BBANZ Board in 2021, to provide a wider tourism industry perspective to the board’s discussions.
“The hosted bed and breakfast sector plays an important role in Aotearoa New Zealand. It offers our international visitors the opportunity to meet genuine, friendly Kiwis, and to experience our lifestyle in New Zealand’s most beautiful locations,” Ms…
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Rotorua has been named host city for New Zealand’s 28th national business events showcase, MEETINGS to be held at the Energy Events Center on 19 and 20 June 2024.
Following a record MEETINGS 2023 in Wellington last month, MEETINGS is heading to the New Zealand region to highlight the diverse tourism and hospitality experiences on offer outside the three main centers.
Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) Chief Executive, Lisa Hopkins says next year’s MEETINGS will feature another part of our country’s rich tapestry events, and the beating heart of New Zealand’s visitor economy.
“Rotorua is a magnificent city, the birthplace…
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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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Research finds today’s travelers expect personalized, flexible, and sustainable journeys as new data shows the sector continuing to rebound
New report explores how the industry will be able to deliver on these traveler expectations through the Amadeus ecosystem approach, combining content across hotels, mobility, and travel insurance
May 23, 2023 – Traveler expectations have changed over the past four years – the hospitality industry of 2023 is not that of 2019. These expectations are catalysts for change as today, personalization tops the agenda, with consumers seeking customizable offers when it comes to booking travel. Flexible and sustainable journeys and the…
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Entries are now open at pieawards.nz for the Bakels NZ Supreme Pie Awards with plans underway for a huge celebration to mark their 25thth anniversary.
NZ Bakels managing director, Brent Kersel says: “Yes, that’s right! We had to postpone the 25th anniversary a couple of times due to Covid, but now we can’t wait to celebrate this milestone.”
“And for our 25th anniversary, we’ve asked Al Brown, one of New Zealand’s most recognized chefs, to help us judge the pies. We couldn’t have chosen a better person to be our celebrity chef judge. Al won’t hold back on any aspect…
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Next week, from 11 – 13 May in Christchurch, Go with Tourism will kickstart New Zealand’s only free, dedicated careers expo for the tourism and hospitality industry, hoping to inspire a new generation of tourism and hospitality workers.
The expo, in partnership with New Zealand Careers Expo, will then move on to six more cities around the country: Palmerston North, Napier, Hamilton, Auckland, Wellington and Dunedin.
With industry professionals, employers and educators on site, students and job seekers will discover a wide range of opportunities available, such as work experience, mentorships, job vacancies and tertiary studies.
As well as showing…
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A selection of popular food hotspots in Wellington and Christchurch have joined forces with DoorDash to provide a menu of items for just $1.00 each – this weekend only.
“We’re excited to launch $1 meals this weekend and urge Kiwis to get behind their favorite hospitality outlets,” says Rebecca Burrows, DoorDash General Manager New Zealand, Australia and Canada.
“We’ve got some amazing local eateries behind us and together we’re hoping to get their delicious food out to more Kiwis this weekend for only $1.”
From Friday 14thth to Sunday April 16, there will be a rotating roster of restaurants and…
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