Huka Lodge at Taupō is set to be significantly renovated by new owner Baillie Lodges.

The luxury 5-star hotel has just achieved the prestigious Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business Gold Award of approval for an exceptional commitment to sustainable tourism while also providing an unforgettable and genuinely Kiwi heartfelt experience for its guests.

The George, Christchurch reopens to the public and guests on Friday 4 August after an intensive 6-week renovation period.

Sofitel Auckland Viaduct Harbour will reopens on 1 September after an extensive refurbishment of its ground floor. 

Te Karaka Lodge in Waikaretu in Waikato is a brand new architecturally designed boutique 10 room Lodge opening in September 2023.

The 26 June 2023 marks a significant milestone for JetPark Hotel Auckland as the team celebrates 25 years of memories, achievements, and countless stories shared – and not shared - within its hotel walls.

Quest Hastings is located just behind Toitoi - Hawke's Bay Arts & Events Centre, in Eastbourne Street.  

Guests at Scenic Suites Queenstown are in for a 'sweet' new experience at the popular 84 room property in the heart of the tourist Mecca.  

New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, Accor, has been selected by Tandem Travel to be a preferred hotel supplier across Aotearoa for their corporate, SME, Sport, Entertainment and Group travel.

Wellington has officially opened its new conference and exhibition centre, Tākina, with more than 50 multi-day conferences already booked at New Zealand’s newest meeting place in the first year.

Hind Management and Novotel Christchurch Airport Hotel are holding an Open Day on Thursday 1 June. 

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre has hit a major operational milestone, notching up one year since its first conference.

New Zealand-owned family business Sarin Hotels has opened a 72-room apartment hotel on Thorndon Quay – the eponymously named Proximity Apartments, located near Sky Stadium and The Beehive.

The Geelong waterfront will soon be home to a new $250 million tower, which includes 5000sqm conference facility with 650‐seat auditorium and a 168‐room luxury hotel.

Business events organisers, inbound tour operators and travel wholesalers returned in force to the Central North Island's eXplore expo at Eden Park today.

Returning after a three-year hiatus, the expo had 100 stands, 30 first-time exhibitors and more than 24 new trade-ready products from Coromandel, Waikato, Rotorua, Taupo, Ruapehu, Hawke's Bay, Gisborne, and Bay of Plenty. Buyer registrations numbered 200.

Castaways Resort at Karioitahi Beach joined the Waikato region and sales manager Chris Foubister says the property continues to be popular for corporate events. 

"Castaways offers a private dining / meeting venue as well as archery, skeet shooting and paint ball with arrows," he says. "It can accommodate 80 people across two-bedroom, two-bathroom chalets and villas set on a dramatic coastline.

"And there's development happening here all the time. The spa location and offering is just 'out of this world'," he adds.

The Scenic Hotel Group have announced the addition of 4-star Scenic Hotel Punakaiki to the Scenic family.

InterContinental Wellington has announced the launch of GPO, their new restaurant that pays homage to the iconic General Post Office that once occupied the same site. The restaurant is set to open 21 April, with bookings open now.

A major refurbishment project is now underway at Edgewater with construction contractors today commencing work focused on one-third of the hotel’s guest rooms. 

Brook Serene Boutique Hotels have announced the return of Hulbert House to its luxury hotel portfolio. Brook Serene Boutique Hotels opened and managed the Qualmark-rated 5-star Enviro Gold luxury hotel from 2016 to 2020 and has resumed management of the property from 1 April 2023.

From breath-centred yoga to breath-taking helicopter rides, punting on the Avon to cycling the city, and from master chef to master perfume maker, a group of business events planners enjoyed a comprehensive taste of the Garden City when they were hosted on a Taste of Te Pae famil recently.

Hotel Fable Auckland, has today revealed its new conference and event space. 

Marsden Hotel Group has announced that the Marsden Viaduct Hotel will be re-opening on March 27th 2023 after a recent closure from flooding.

Wellington City Council has received the keys to its new convention centre,  Tākina this week. The venue will officially open end of May, with the test events taking place earlier in May.  

Cordis Auckland in conjunction with Believe it or Not Quiz Events have launched Quiz Nights at Cordis!

Le Salon Rouge - at Sofitel Queenstown Hotel and Spa is open for business, if you can find it.

The saying ‘many hands make light work’ couldn’t be more relevant for Cordis Auckland on their sustainability journey, as they recently received EarthCheck Master status, one of 15 hotels globally to do so.

TRYP Wellington by Wyndham officially opened last Wednesday. The fully renovated Heritage listed building in the heart of Wellington features 77 rooms - a mix of hotel rooms, studio apartments and the largest luxury penthouse in central Wellington.