As part of the agreement, German-headquartered HRS has secured a minority shareholding in Australia’s leading hotel booking and payment solutions provider.
AccorHotels announces three new General Managers in Australia and New Zealand
Jeremy Healy, Nathan Frost and Jeremy Samuels will be moving to Auckland, Canberra and Adelaide, respectively.
New-build Novotel Hotel to touchdown at Christchurch Airport
The 200-room Novotel hotel will be located next to the Christchurch International Terminal and complements AccorHotels two existing airport hotels in New Zealand – Novotel Auckland Airport and ibis Budget Auckland Airport.
Jo Finnigan steps up as Queenstown’s Hotel St Moritz new General Manager
Jo steps into the role after having spent the last 16 years as departing GM Lynne McVicar’s trusted ‘right-hand-man’, as the Director of Sales, Distribution and Marketing.
Scott Wallace appointed Regional General Manager – New Zealand for Mantra Group
Mantra Group currently operates one BreakFree Hotel, two Mantra Hotels and seven Peppers Retreats & Resorts throughout the North and South Island of New Zealand.
Auckland’s first Adina Apartment Hotel opens in time for peak season
The new Auckland property will offer 140 one and two bedroom apartments, located just a short stroll from the waterfront.
Swiss-Belhotel International acquires resort in Queenstown, New Zealand
The 78-room Swiss-Belresort Coronet Peak will be totally refurbished over the next 18 months, including the bars and restaurants.
Ramada Suites Auckland Federal Street opens as Wyndham first property in Auckland
The new-construction, boutique-style hotel offers a mix of 42 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments with city views, contemporary décor, kitchens, washing machines and dryers.
Tom Macaulay new General Manager of Food and Beverage for The Imperium Collection
Macaulay has most recently spent eight years as the operations and bistro manager of Amisfield Winery Bistro in Queenstown, where he notably escorted the visiting Duke and Duchess of Cambridge – Prince William and his wife Catherine – on their 2014 tour Down Under.
IHG New Zealand appoints Rachel Peacock new Marketing Manager
In her new role, Peacock will lead the marketing team and look after Crowne Plaza Auckland and Queenstown, as well as Holiday Inn Rotorua and Auckland Airport.
