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Accor debuts greet brand in NZ with Auckland opening 3rd November 2026 / /

Accor debuts greet brand in NZ with Auckland opening

The 3-star property refreshes and rebrands the former Ascotia Off Queen’s 82 rooms.


Safari plans Sebel in Queenstown after property purchase 9th October 2026 /

Safari plans Sebel in Queenstown after property purchase

Developer Safari Group has bought a 4,663 square metre property in Queenstown for a 141-room, 4.5-star hotel.


CP Hotels marks Mövenpick milestone with 4-property portfolio 9th October 2026 /

CP Hotels marks Mövenpick milestone with 4-property portfolio

CP Hotels says the expansion of the Mövenpick brand to Christchurch and Queenstown marks a new chapter for the hotel developer.


CPG opens Mövenpick Christchurch after Fable rebrand 2nd October 2026 /

CPG opens Mövenpick Christchurch after Fable rebrand

Premium brand Mövenpick has expanded its New Zealand footprint with the rebranding of Christchurch’s 171-room Fable hotel.


Te Arikinui Pullman launches ‘Between Worlds’ campaign 27th August 2026 /

Te Arikinui Pullman launches ‘Between Worlds’ campaign

Te Arikinui Pullman Auckland Airport has launched a major brand campaign aimed at positioning the property as a destination in its own right.


152-room Sebel Auckland Manukau for sale 25th August 2026 / /

152-room Sebel Auckland Manukau for sale

The 152-room Sebel Auckland Manukau has been put on the market, with expressions of interest closing on 24 September.


AHICE: Accor bringing two new hotel brands to NZ, eyes Mantra expansion 12th August 2026 /

AHICE: Accor bringing two new hotel brands to NZ, eyes Mantra expansion

The hotel giant is preparing to debut premium boutique and affordable economy brands in NZ.


AHICE: Accor signs two new Mantra hotels for Hamilton 11th August 2026 / /

AHICE: Accor signs two new Mantra hotels for Hamilton

The new hotels will add 92 rooms to the city, adding to Accor’s 191-room Pullman already in development with partner Mistry Centre.


Accor precinct GM, award winning hotelier Paul Columbus retires after 45 years in hospo 27th July 2026 /

Accor precinct GM, award winning hotelier Paul Columbus retires after 45 years in hospo

The long-serving Accor executive has overseen the expansion of the group’s brands across Auckland Airport.


Accor Luxury NZ profit slumps despite higher revenue 15th July 2026

Accor Luxury NZ profit slumps despite higher revenue

Accor’s luxury hotel brands in New Zealand and Fiji include Sofitel, MGallery and SO/.


Hotel hires: New GM for Accor’s Sofitel Queenstown, JW Marriott appoints Auckland manager 13th July 2026 / /

Hotel hires: New GM for Accor’s Sofitel Queenstown, JW Marriott appoints Auckland manager

Accor and JW Marriott appoint hotel leaders in Queenstown and Auckland respectively.


Accor opens Mercure Tauranga after multimillion-dollar rebrand 1st May 2026 /

Accor opens Mercure Tauranga after multimillion-dollar rebrand

Accor has opened its Mercure Tauranga and the city’s first internationally branded hotel.