Chefs to represent NZ –

Expressions of Interest are open for chefs keen to represent New Zealand at the Worldchefs Pacific Rim semi-finals in Christchurch from July 4 – 6, 2023. The Semi-final winners progress to represent the Pacific Rim region at the Worldchefs final to be held in Singapore from October 22 – 25th 2024. All entrants must be members of NZ Chefs on or before May 30, 2023 and if successful, maintain membership for the duration of the competition programme. The semi-finals category challenges are: • Global Chefs • Young Chef – must be born on or after 1st January 1999 • Pastry…
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Active NZ market a beacon for hotel investors says JLL –

The momentum in the hotel sector has been carried through into 2023, with the value of deals that have gone unconditionally this year, already passing $100 million and are currently under negotiation. Having transacted the record $170 million sale of Auckland’s Stamford Plaza late last year, now refurbished and re-opened as the JW Marriot Auckland, JLL Director Hotels & Hospitality Nick Thompson says the active New Zealand market is once again a beacon for investors seeking stable, long-term performance. The most recent deals transacted by JLL include the purchase by Distinction Hotels Group of the 253-room Mount Cook Hotel Collection,…
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Amadeus’ Specialized Media Strategies Delivered Proven Results for Clients in 2022

The industry’s most comprehensive data-driven media campaigns continue to drive profitable demand for hotels, destinations, airlines, airports, cruises, and car rental companies Amadeus is committed to renewing travel by pursuing sustainable growth for our clients using a full suite of advertising solutions that allow travel providers to better connect with and target their respective audiences. Available as Amadeus Media Solutions, our unique set of services helps the travel industry reach travelers and travel sellers thanks to innovative omni-channel marketing strategies across digital, social media, and Global Distribution System (GDS) advertising. The newly combined offering is backed by Amadeus’ proprietary technology…
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SkyCity welcomes Cassia –

Auckland’s award-winning Indian restaurant Cassia, led by Chef Sid Sahrawat, is moving to SkyCity. The renowned restaurant in Auckland’s Fort Street was closed in January after severe weather events and flooding left the business inoperable, temporarily opening as a ‘Cassia Kitchen’ pop up in the private dining room at the Sahrawat’s restaurant, Sid at The French Café. Owners, husband and wife duo Sid and Chand Sahrawat have now found a new permanent home for the much-loved restaurant and its 20-plus team members. Cassia is scheduled to open in early May at the site formerly housed by The Grills and will…
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Amadeus Partners with Hilton on New API to Enable Faster and More Advanced Connectivity

Originally published to the Amadeus newsroom Amadeus is the first GDS provider to integrate Hilton’s own API to enable the chain to distribute content faster. The single API gives improved connectivity between Hilton and the Amadeus GDS to enhance sales opportunities for the hotels. December 1, 2022 – As demand for travel continues to grow, hoteliers want to ensure they reach high volumes of customers through their global distribution system (GDS) connection. The ability to distribute inventory and rates through various channels, including the GDS, is critical in today’s operating environment. It assures hotels that their inventory and rates are…
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Champions of Cheese Awards celebrate 20th year –

Kiwi cheesemakers have until Monday February 20 to enter the 2023 NZ Champions of Cheese Awards. Celebrating a milestone of 20 years of recognizing and promoting NZ Cheese, the awards will be judged at Wintec Rotokauri Campus on the weekend of March 4 & 5. Medal winners will be named on Tuesday March 28 and the champions announced at the NZ Champions of Cheese Awards Gala Dinner to be held in Hamilton on 4 May 2023. Calling for entries for 2023, Chair of the New Zealand Specialist Cheesemakers Association (NZSCA) Simon Lamb said, “celebrating 20 years of the NZ Champions…
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Amadeus and Key Data Announce Business Intelligence Partnership

The combination of forward-looking market insights will produce the industry’s most accurate view of worldwide air, hotel, and alternative accommodations bookings. January 12, 2023 – As travel trends continue to evolve, travelers have the lodging options available. From hotels to short-term rentals, travelers have more choices than ever. For hoteliers, property managers, and tourism organizations trying to understand what’s happening in their market and how they are performing against their competitive set, a full picture of accommodation bookings and air traffic is necessary to make accurate, data-driven revenue decisions. With this in mind, Amadeus, a global leader in travel data…
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Hospitality Business relaunches with bold new site

Today, we’re very excited to announce the relaunch of Hospitality Business with a best-in-class new website, which you’re looking at right now. The new site has a striking modern design, allows readers to navigate content more easily and features the latest industry news, long-form content and opinion pieces, as well as offering our partners better opportunities to communicate their messages to the trade. We’re also adding a directory of products and services to the site, along with a section dedicated to resources such as pdf guides, infographics and webinars to help readers grow their businesses, improve their craft and further…
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