28th February 2024 Flight Centre / LuxuryFlight Centre Travel Group’s Independent division is launching a new travel brand called Envoyage.
27th February 2024 Hotels / LuxuryThe operator of the ‘six star’ luxury The Carlin Boutique Hotel in Queenstown has gone into receivership.
7th February 2024 Luxury / PropertyWaikato’s Lakeside Spa & Resort, formerly known as Resolution Retreats, includes45 standalone chalets, an indoor swimming pool, and conference facilities.
6th December 2023 Luxury / OkoroLuxury accommodation Okoro Villa near Nelson is now open for bookings.
22nd November 2023 Luxury / The LindisMD William Hudson on the pace of the luxury operator’s recovery and the state of domestic demand.
9th October 2023 Awards / LuxuryWharekauhau Country Estate in Wairarapa has been named the best resort in Australasia and the Pacific in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.
5th October 2023 ANZCRO / LuxuryThe Australasian wholesaler’s inaugural luxury collection features dozens of NZ properties.
3rd October 2023 Lodges / LuxuryThe lodge joins an exclusive portfolio of global accommodation, co-founded by a former Blackstone executive.
1st September 2023 BLACK Tourism / LuxuryQueenstown-based BLACK Tourism is now offering a James Bond Aston Martin experience to cater to the luxury market.
19th July 2023 Capstone / LuxuryA new lodge targeting the high-end leisure and corporate retreat market will open in September this year.
4th July 2023 GCH / LuxuryInternational luxury demand is re-emerging, so what are the key priorities for the operator?
15th June 2023 Luxury / MajorDomoThe accommodation specialist is seeing visitor stays lengthen and spending grow, but the uncertain economic climate is concerning.
14th June 2023 Luxury / MajorDomoAccommodation experiences provider MajorDomo has added a property in the Ben Nevis Valley to its portfolio.
17th May 2023 LuxuryLap of Luxury is returning to New Zealand television for its third series.
28th March 2023 Hotels / LuxuryThe Carlin ramps up sales and marketing to take the brand worldwide as the hotel’s real estate comes to market.
27th February 2023 Luxury / PeppersThe Rotorua boutique accommodation is set for a new name and brand as it leaves the Accor portfolio, with an “incredible” season filling its sails.
2nd February 2023 LuxuryThe exclusive Awaroa Lodge located near the crowdfunded-acquired Awaroa Beach in Abel Tasman National Park is up for sale.
24th January 2023 Luxury / SustainabilityConsumers are highlighting the value they place on protecting nature and travelling responsibly, says the WTTC.
19th December 2022 Awards / LuxuryLake Hāwea Station in Otago has been selected as the only New Zealand property on Condé Nast’s prestigious Gold List of the world’s best accommodation.
16th November 2022 Flockhill / LuxuryThe owners are pouring tens of millions into the venture to create a new luxury precinct in Canterbury.
5th October 2022 Luxury / VREagles Nest in the Bay of Islands has launched a virtual reality hub enabling potential customers and commercial partners to access a fully immersive online experience of the luxury resort.
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21st September 2022 Luxury / Touch of SpiceTouch of Spice owner Jacqui Spice on the recovery and how the pandemic reshaped the luxury operator’s offer.
4th August 2022 Hotels / LuxuryQueenstown’s The Carlin Boutique Hotel has joined the Small Luxury Hotels of the World network.
30th June 2022 Luxury / RecoveryOwen River Lodge has also put in place a permanent discount rate for Kiwis as thanks for the support shown during the pandemic.
26th April 2022 Hotels / LuxuryThe new accommodation arrives as consent is sought by the NZ Super Fund for another 130 rooms for the city.
25th March 2022 Hotels / LuxuryThe Carlin Boutique Hotel in Queenstown has been officially opened.
1st March 2022 Luxury / PeopleNathan O’ Reilly has been named the general manager at Capstone Hotel’s luxury lodge, Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island.
22nd October 2021 Luxury / VaccinationThe Landing in the Bay of Islands will only allow fully vaccinated guests and visitors from 1 November 2021 with proof required on arrival.
14th October 2021 Hotels / LuxuryVisitors are itching to come to New Zealand, particularly in the luxury leisure market, says the hotel’s GM.
29th April 2021 Luxury / SkyScapeBoutique accommodation provider SkyScape has opened its first fully accessible luxury ‘mountain huts’ in the Mackenzie region.
23rd February 2021 Luxury / QualmarkNightsky Cottage, part of Tongariro Suites in Ruapehu, has become the first 5-star accommodation in Ruapehu to receive Qualmark’s Gold Sustainable Tourism Business Award.
18th February 2021 LuxuryA new television series highlighting many of the country’s top luxury accommodation offerings has started on TV One.
29th January 2021 Acquisition / LuxuryThe iconic lodge will join the US private equity firm’s Australian subsidiary, luxury operator Baillie Lodges.
1st December 2020 Hotels / LuxuryCapstone Hotel Management has added three new properties to its management portfolio.
28th October 2020 Luxury / OIOThe $40m investment that followed a $1m holiday park sale has been highlighted by the agency.
28th October 2020 LuxuryThe Kourawhero Mountain Lodge has been placed on the market for sale.
27th October 2020 LuxuryHowever, operators just under the very top end say they are doing better than expected.
14th October 2020 Hotels / LuxuryScenic Hotel Group’s Te Waonui Forest Retreat at Franz Josef will re-open on 1 November 2020.
22nd September 2020 Campaigns / LuxurySouth Island luxury fly fishing retreat Owen River Lodge is offering guests the use of a Porsche Boxster S.
6th August 2020 Hotels / LuxuryThe NZ-owned hotel management firm has secured its 11th property – Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island.
29th July 2020 Hotels / LuxurySix existing CPG properties in Auckland, Picton, and Dunedin would be refurbished and re-emerge under the Fable masthead within two years
9th July 2020 Hotels / LuxuryThe hotel group says it will fill the five-star segment with a distinctly Kiwi brand to help drive demand.
5th June 2020 Luxury / PerspectivesIndustry has to convince Kiwis our best experiences are worth the price, writes the Ticker’s Shannon Williams.
5th June 2020 Events / LuxuryThe virtual event would allow luxury travel businesses and tourism destinations to stay connected with key decision makers and qualified travel buyers.
19th May 2020 Hotels / LuxuryThe reopening of Eichardt’s and Spire hotels in Queenstown will be unaffected by problems affecting owner Andrew Cox’s other companies, including Website Travel.
18th May 2020 Lake Taupō / LuxurySeven members from the Taupo Home Hosts Association have joined the Essential Worker Mega Prize Getaway to Taupo organised by Chris Jolly Outdoors.
8th May 2020 Hotels / LuxuryHotel operators have pushed out a raft of offers and packages following yesterday’s confirmation that regional travel is set to resume under Covid-19 alert level two.
1st May 2020 Luxury / RecoveryNew Zealanders will soon be able to enjoy high-end tourism experiences that are usually reserved for the global elite, says a luxury operator.
19th February 2020 Luxury / Robertson LodgesThe US billionaire has applied for consent to cater for up to 40 guests in 16 villas.
