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US connectivity strengthening ultra-luxury demand – Lindis Group
22 Nov 2023   /

US connectivity strengthening ultra-luxury demand – Lindis Group

MD William Hudson on the pace of the luxury operator’s recovery and the state of domestic demand.


Wairarapa luxury accom wins Condé Nast recognition
9 Oct 2023   /

Wairarapa luxury accom wins Condé Nast recognition

Wharekauhau Country Estate in Wairarapa has been named the best resort in Australasia and the Pacific in the Condé Nast Traveler Readers’ Choice Awards.


ANZCRO lifts luxury offer as indulgence enquiries increase
5 Oct 2023   /

ANZCRO lifts luxury offer as indulgence enquiries increase

The Australasian wholesaler’s inaugural luxury collection features dozens of NZ properties.


Borenstein sells award-winning Owen River Lodge to US luxury operator
3 Oct 2023   /

Borenstein sells award-winning Owen River Lodge to US luxury operator

The lodge joins an exclusive portfolio of global accommodation, co-founded by a former Blackstone executive.


Rosewood enters NZ with Robertson Lodges deal
12 Sep 2023   /

Rosewood enters NZ with Robertson Lodges deal

Luxury accommodation operator Rosewood Hotels & Resorts takes over the management of Robertson’s three NZ properties.


Operators bring 007 experience to Queenstown
1 Sep 2023   /

Operators bring 007 experience to Queenstown

Queenstown-based BLACK Tourism is now offering a James Bond Aston Martin experience to cater to the luxury market.


New luxury lodge for Waikato
19 Jul 2023   /

New luxury lodge for Waikato

A new lodge targeting the high-end leisure and corporate retreat market will open in September this year.


GCH Aviation plots course for returning luxury market
4 Jul 2023   /

GCH Aviation plots course for returning luxury market

International luxury demand is re-emerging, so what are the key priorities for the operator?


“It feels like back in the GFC” – MajorDomo on recovery, 10 years of luxury
15 Jun 2023   /

“It feels like back in the GFC” – MajorDomo on recovery, 10 years of luxury

The accommodation specialist is seeing visitor stays lengthen and spending grow, but the uncertain economic climate is concerning.


Ben Nevis Station added to MajorDomo offerings
14 Jun 2023   /

Ben Nevis Station added to MajorDomo offerings

Accommodation experiences provider MajorDomo has added a property in the Ben Nevis Valley to its portfolio.


Lap of Luxury back on NZ screens
17 May 2023  

Lap of Luxury back on NZ screens

Lap of Luxury is returning to New Zealand television for its third series.


“We’re living off Aus, NZ high net worths” – Kevin Carlin on first year of his ‘6-star’ hotel
28 Mar 2023   /

“We’re living off Aus, NZ high net worths” – Kevin Carlin on first year of his ‘6-star’ hotel

The Carlin ramps up sales and marketing to take the brand worldwide as the hotel’s real estate comes to market.


Peppers on the Point splits from Accor for new name, brand
27 Feb 2023   /

Peppers on the Point splits from Accor for new name, brand

The Rotorua boutique accommodation is set for a new name and brand as it leaves the Accor portfolio, with an “incredible” season filling its sails.


Luxury Awaroa Lodge by  ‘NZ’s beach’ comes to market
2 Feb 2023  

Luxury Awaroa Lodge by ‘NZ’s beach’ comes to market

The exclusive Awaroa Lodge located near the crowdfunded-acquired Awaroa Beach in Abel Tasman National Park is up for sale.


Consumers seek sustainability, luxury as travel reignites – report
24 Jan 2023   /

Consumers seek sustainability, luxury as travel reignites – report

Consumers are highlighting the value they place on protecting nature and travelling responsibly, says the WTTC.


Lake Hāwea Station makes Condé Nast Gold List
19 Dec 2022   /

Lake Hāwea Station makes Condé Nast Gold List

Lake 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.


New $20k per night Flockhill vote of confidence in NZ luxury
16 Nov 2022   /

New $20k per night Flockhill vote of confidence in NZ luxury

The owners are pouring tens of millions into the venture to create a new luxury precinct in Canterbury.


Eagles Nest goes VR to showcase luxury accommodation
5 Oct 2022   /

Eagles Nest goes VR to showcase luxury accommodation

Eagles 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.


GCH launches first Chch – Akaroa heli gin experience
29 Sep 2022   /

GCH launches first Chch – Akaroa heli gin experience

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Luxury is back with bookings ramping, private jets landing
21 Sep 2022   /

Luxury is back with bookings ramping, private jets landing

Touch of Spice owner Jacqui Spice on the recovery and how the pandemic reshaped the luxury operator’s offer.


Robertson Lodges owner Julian Robertson dies aged 90
24 Aug 2022   /

Robertson Lodges owner Julian Robertson dies aged 90

The billionaire investor owned three of NZ’s most iconic luxury lodges, including The Farm at Cape Kidnappers.


The Carlin joins prestigious luxury network
4 Aug 2022   /

The Carlin joins prestigious luxury network

Queenstown’s The Carlin Boutique Hotel has joined the Small Luxury Hotels of the World network.


Luxury comeback? Lodge booked out Nov to March
30 Jun 2022   /

Luxury comeback? Lodge booked out Nov to March

Owen River Lodge has also put in place a permanent discount rate for Kiwis as thanks for the support shown during the pandemic.


Christchurch raises the bar with 100 new luxury hotel rooms
26 Apr 2022   /

Christchurch raises the bar with 100 new luxury hotel rooms

The new accommodation arrives as consent is sought by the NZ Super Fund for another 130 rooms for the city.


$30m+ ‘six star’ The Carlin officially opens
25 Mar 2022   /

$30m+ ‘six star’ The Carlin officially opens

The Carlin Boutique Hotel in Queenstown has been officially opened.


New GM at Delamore Lodge
1 Mar 2022   /

New GM at Delamore Lodge

Nathan O’ Reilly has been named the general manager at Capstone Hotel’s luxury lodge, Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island.


Vaccination mandatory at The Landing from 1 Nov
22 Oct 2021   /

Vaccination mandatory at The Landing from 1 Nov

The Landing in the Bay of Islands will only allow fully vaccinated guests and visitors from 1 November 2021 with proof required on arrival.


Staffing the main challenge when NZ re-opens – Park Hyatt’s Sweetman
14 Oct 2021   /

Staffing the main challenge when NZ re-opens – Park Hyatt’s Sweetman

Visitors are itching to come to New Zealand, particularly in the luxury leisure market, says the hotel’s GM.


New SkyScape accom taps into ‘access citizen’ population
29 Apr 2021   /

New SkyScape accom taps into ‘access citizen’ population

Boutique accommodation provider SkyScape has opened its first fully accessible luxury ‘mountain huts’ in the Mackenzie region.


Ruapehu secures first Qualmark Gold for 5-star accom
23 Feb 2021   /

Ruapehu secures first Qualmark Gold for 5-star accom

Nightsky 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.


New TV series showcases luxury tourism sector
18 Feb 2021  

New TV series showcases luxury tourism sector

A new television series highlighting many of the country’s top luxury accommodation offerings has started on TV One.


KSL gets green light for Huka Lodge acquisition
29 Jan 2021   /

KSL gets green light for Huka Lodge acquisition

The iconic lodge will join the US private equity firm’s Australian subsidiary, luxury operator Baillie Lodges.


Capstone adds lodges, apartment hotel to portfolio
1 Dec 2020   /

Capstone adds lodges, apartment hotel to portfolio

Capstone Hotel Management has added three new properties to its management portfolio.


OIO: Camp Glenorchy investment “exceeds promises”
28 Oct 2020   /

OIO: Camp Glenorchy investment “exceeds promises”

The $40m investment that followed a $1m holiday park sale has been highlighted by the agency.


Luxury lodge comes to market
28 Oct 2020  

Luxury lodge comes to market

The Kourawhero Mountain Lodge has been placed on the market for sale.


Ultra-luxury hit hardest by loss of big spenders
27 Oct 2020  

Ultra-luxury hit hardest by loss of big spenders

However, operators just under the very top end say they are doing better than expected.


Scenic’s eco-luxury hotel to reopen ‘reimagined’
14 Oct 2020   /

Scenic’s eco-luxury hotel to reopen ‘reimagined’

Scenic Hotel Group’s Te Waonui Forest Retreat at Franz Josef will re-open on 1 November 2020.


Would you like a Porsche with that?
22 Sep 2020   /

Would you like a Porsche with that?

South Island luxury fly fishing retreat Owen River Lodge is offering guests the use of a Porsche Boxster S. 


Capstone: More luxury deals to follow Waiheke contract
6 Aug 2020   /

Capstone: More luxury deals to follow Waiheke contract

The NZ-owned hotel management firm has secured its 11th property – Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island.


CPG Hotels unveils new luxury brand
29 Jul 2020   /

CPG Hotels unveils new luxury brand

Six existing CPG properties in Auckland, Picton, and Dunedin would be refurbished and re-emerge under the Fable masthead within two years


CPG bets $100m on luxury to drive post-Covid recovery
9 Jul 2020   /

CPG bets $100m on luxury to drive post-Covid recovery

The hotel group says it will fill the five-star segment with a distinctly Kiwi brand to help drive demand.


Perspectives: Supporting luxury operators isn’t cheap, but it is worth it
5 Jun 2020   /

Perspectives: Supporting luxury operators isn’t cheap, but it is worth it

Industry has to convince Kiwis our best experiences are worth the price, writes the Ticker’s Shannon Williams.


Luxperience annual conference goes virtual
5 Jun 2020   /

Luxperience annual conference goes virtual

The virtual event would allow luxury travel businesses and tourism destinations to stay connected with key decision makers and qualified travel buyers.


Luxury hotels reopening despite agency woes – owner
19 May 2020   /

Luxury hotels reopening despite agency woes – owner

The reopening of Eichardt’s and Spire hotels in Queenstown will be unaffected by problems affecting owner Andrew Cox’s other companies, including Website Travel.


Luxury homes added to Taupō Essential Workers Getaway prize
18 May 2020   /

Luxury homes added to Taupō Essential Workers Getaway prize

Seven members from the Taupo Home Hosts Association have joined the Essential Worker Mega Prize Getaway to Taupo organised by Chris Jolly Outdoors.


Operators push out promos to leverage level 2 travel
8 May 2020   /

Operators push out promos to leverage level 2 travel

Hotel 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.


Kiwis to get experiences reserved for global elite – luxury operator
1 May 2020   /

Kiwis to get experiences reserved for global elite – luxury operator

New Zealanders will soon be able to enjoy high-end tourism experiences that are usually reserved for the global elite, says a luxury operator.


Julian Robertson’s plans for new ‘super luxury’ Waiheke lodge
19 Feb 2020  

Julian Robertson’s plans for new ‘super luxury’ Waiheke lodge

The US billionaire has applied for consent to cater for up to 40 guests in 16 villas.


Auckland heliport closure blow to premium market – operators
23 Jan 2020   /

Auckland heliport closure blow to premium market – operators

Luxury aviation operators say they are being abandoned by Auckland Airport.


Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa opens
18 Dec 2019  

Gibbston Valley Lodge & Spa opens

Gibbston Valley Winery in Central Otago has opened its new lodge and spa.