News, insight and analysis of NZ’s accommodation sector.
Wellington’s hotel market hit a 2024 low in early April but has managed to bounce back – at least for now – according to figures from STR.
Christchurch was the only metropolitan market to start April above the results for the same period last year, according to figures from STR.
More visitors means more upkeep and maintenance, says DOC.
PurePods has opened new accommodation in Kerikeri, Northland.
Occupancy across Auckland’s hotel market fell sharply as summer ended and autumn took hold, according to figures from STR.
A new hybrid model in Rotorua blends visitor accommodation with co-living and co-working to attract families, tourists, workers and digital nomads.
Filled jobs in accommodation and food services increased by 2.8% in February 2024 compared with the same month last year, according to Stats NZ.
The Australian company expands its footprint in NZ following its entry into the market last year in a deal involving five Queenstown Lakes holiday parks.
The industry group says new GST rules will disproportionately impact small B&B businesses.
Accommodation and food services businesses are among the top employers offering part-time work, according to figures from Stats NZ.
The global platforms say they are providing solutions to cope with new rules that levy GST on NZ accommodation providers.
Occupancy and ADR across New Zealand have dipped from their February highs, according to figures from STR.
The retro futuristic Area 51 Futuro House in Ōhoka near Christchurch has received an official designation as a Category 1 historic place.
Economic contribution, community engagement, and environmental sustainability are the foundations of a new strategy for the industry.
Nearly 800 new rooms in the past year across Auckland have “further heightened competition” for operators.
The hotel group’s owner talks growth, investment plans, and why being pet-friendly is an opportunity for the operator.
Average weekly occupancy across the resort hit 94% in February, according to STR.
The ongoing visitor recovery should give New Zealand hotel owners and investors cause for optimism for 2024, says property agent Jones Lang LaSalle.
The capital’s hotels enjoyed a good February with average weekly occupancy rising to nearly 88%.
The value of hotel, motel and short-term accommodation consents dropped to $3m in January 2024, down 75% from $12m during the same month last year, according to Stats NZ’s latest building data.
Average weekly occupancy across Christchurch’s hotels has surged over 90%, according to figures from STR.
Its 322 rooms will be part of a $100m redevelopment and will add to the circa 2,000 keys already slated for the city’s hotel market.
The operator of the ‘six star’ luxury The Carlin Boutique Hotel in Queenstown has gone into receivership.
The consultancy says it is only some regional markets that are seeing RevPAR that matches or exceeds the 21% CPI increase and 25% wage growth seen since the pandemic.
Average weekly occupancy across New Zealand has been hovering just above 70% since mid-January, according to figures from STR.
Accor is working to certify all of its New Zealand hotels, resorts and apartments as Qualmark Gold Standard Sustainable Tourism Businesses.
Total guest nights last year have fallen just short of the pre-Covid peak, according to the latest ADP, with Queenstown leading the way.
Leigh Stock is retaking the helm at Lake Wānaka’s premium Edgewater resort.
The strong summer has seen Queenstown’s hotel market recover to pre-Covid levels, according to figures from STR.
The boutique luxury Hotel DeBrett building on Auckland’s High Street has sold for $21m, says Colliers.
Waikato’s Lakeside Spa & Resort, formerly known as Resolution Retreats, includes45 standalone chalets, an indoor swimming pool, and conference facilities.
The value of hotels, motels and short-term accommodation consented totalled $8m in December 2023, according to Stats NZ’s latest building data.
They were once touted to be the fastest returning of NZ’s visitors but the youth market has been surprisingly sluggish, says an operator.
Activity across Wellington has been growing steadily since mid-January, according to figures from STR.
Operators are spending millions to buy land across the country for desperately-needed housing for workers.
The private equity-backed operator secures consent to add another NZ holiday park to its growing portfolio.
The OTA also ranks the most welcoming towns in New Zealand.
The operator says it is seeing strong forward bookings with the Chinese market returning faster than expected.
The luxury hotel at 1 Queen Street, within the Commercial Bay precinct, features 139 rooms, the Adveih Restaurant and Bar, and a fitness centre.
Brands have long made use of try before you buy product advertising at hotels, but holiday homes could be more effective locations for brands to reach consumers, write UK researchers.
Christchurch was the best performing of the city markets in terms of occupancy.
The value of hotels, motels and short-term accommodation hit $47m in November 2023, according to Stats NZ’s latest building data.
Operators report a record peak season, with accommodation in popular holiday regions soaking up strong demand.
Average weekly hotel occupancy across New Zealand slid to 56% in mid-December, according to figures from STR, as the major metropolitan markets saw demand fall as expected before the Christmas break.
John Dick has left his role as general manager of Glenorchy’s The Headwaters Eco Lodge.
Guest nights in short-term commercial accommodation totalled 3.4 million in November 2023, according to the latest figures from the Accommodation Data Programme.
The result set a new bar for a major NZ hotel market and helped drive ADR across the country on New Year’s Eve to a national record.
The Auckland-based operator is launching its premium backpacking experience in Australia, with its first property opening early next year.
The $200m Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport Hotel has opened to guests.
Deep Cove camp in Fiordland has reopened for overnight guests, says the Department of Conservation.
