Sponsors
We would like to thank our Platinum sponsor for their commitment to our 2012 event.
Accor, the world's leading hotel operator and market leader in Europe, is present in 90 countries with 4,200 hotels and more than 500,000 rooms.
Accor's broad portfolio of hotel brands – Sofitel, Pullman, MGallery, Novotel, Suite Novotel, Mercure, Adagio, ibis, all seasons, Etap Hotel, Formule 1, hotelF1 and Motel 6, and its related activities, Thalassa sea & spa – provide an extensive offer from luxury to budget. With 145,000 employees worldwide, the Group offers to its clients and partners nearly 45 years of know-how and expertise.
Founding Sponsor
Scenic Hotel Group is New Zealand's largest independently owned and operated hotel group. We are 100 percent New Zealand owned, and pride ourselves on offering true Kiwi hospitality at our 17 hotels throughout the country. Our two brands, namely Heartland Hotels and Scenic Hotels and Suites, plus the Te Waonui Forest Retreat, offer distinct levels of value, comfort, quality and luxury.
While offering consistent quality and standards, each of our hotels presents its own style and personality, and reflects its unique location. Come and experience New Zealand with us!
Founding Sponsor
Simpson Grierson is one of New Zealand's leading law firms delivering comprehensive advice in every commercial practice area. A national practice with more than 350 staff, including over 220 lawyers and 48 partners, Simpson Grierson combines leadership, innovation, technical expertise and good business sense to ensure our clients receive the best legal service available. With a list of high-profile clients and a strong track record, Simpson Grierson is well-positioned to meet the needs of those across all areas of the Hospitality sector.
The specialist Hospitality and Tourism group, works together to advise hotels and motels, restaurants, resorts, wineries, breweries, entertainment promoters, insurance companies and trade associations on the full range of issues affecting the industry. In addition, partners Phillip Merfield (Commercial Property), Peter Stubbs (Sales and Marketing), Shan Wilson (Employment) and senior associate Greg Allen (Commercial Property) provide specialist advice to meet the unique requirements of those within the hotel industry.
Gold Sponsor
Multi-Media Systems Limited (MMS) has been in the Audio Visual Industry since 1974. Starting as a one man hire and repair workshop by Bong Wong. The business has grown into a fully integrated staging and production company with over 30 years experience. The Company comprises of three offices within New Zealand, one in Auckland and two in Wellington. The Wellington Convention Centre office is dedicated to supplying technical and production services to the Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington Town Hall and their Clients. MMS has an extensive resource base with the latest Audio Visual equipment. No event is too large or too small, whether it is a conference, awards evening, product launch or an annual general meeting. MMS with its in-house production, rental, staging, and key personnel has the ability to produce and stage a show to meet your needs. Personnel are an integral element to any business and MMS is no exception with over 40 qualified staff within Auckland and Wellington offices. Professionalism is of the utmost importance and a single point of contact for clients ensures them of a smooth running show.
Gold Sponsor
At Samsung, we follow a simple business philosophy: to devote our talent and technology to creating superior products and services that contribute to a better global society. Every day, our people bring this philosophy to life. Our leaders search for the brightest talent from around the world, and give them the resources they need to be the best at what they do. The result is that all of our products—from memory chips that help businesses store vital knowledge to mobile phones that connect people across continents— have the power to enrich lives. And that's what making a better global society is all about.
Silver Sponsor
Wyndham Hotel Group is the world's largest and most diverse hotel company, encompassing approximately 7,190 hotels and 609,600 rooms in 66 countries under 15 hotel brands including Wyndham Hotels and Resorts®, Ramada®, Ramada encore, Days Inn®. In addition, the company has a licence agreement to franchise the Planet Hollywood Hotels brand.
Wyndham Hotel Group is a division of Wyndham Worldwide, a public listed company on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: WYN) with its South Pacific regional office headquartered on Australia's Gold Coast.
From the award winning upscale offerings of its namesake Wyndham Hotels & Resorts brand to the distinctly comfortable properties of its iconic Days Inn, the company prides itself on providing guests and franchisees with exceptional customer service, great value and the most accommodation choices around the world.
Wyndham Worldwide recent accolades;
1. Named in Fortune Magazine's Most Admired Companies (2008, 2009, 2010)
2. Wyndham Worldwide in the top 100 Greenest companies in America Ranked among the top 100 greenest companies in the U.S. by Newsweek magazine, and number one among hotels and restaurants (2011)
3. Wyndham Worldwide was listed on Ethisphere Institute's 2010 list of the World's Most Ethical Companies, joining only one other honoree in the Travel & Hospitality category.
Silver Sponsor
Founded in 1987 and headquartered in Hong Kong, Swiss-Belhotel International is today recognised as one of the world's fastest-growing hotel management groups. Swiss-Belhotel International provides highly professional management services in all aspects of hotel, resort, serviced residences and golf club operations. Ranked amongst the world's top 100 international hotel management companies, Swiss-Belhotel International has twice been awarded Indonesia's Leading Global Hotel Chain 2010/2011 and 2011/2012, and Most Favourite 4-Star Hotel.
Today with a growing portfolio of more than 80 hotels, resorts and projects, Swiss-Belhotel Inter-national manages properties in China, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Australia, Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. The Group is strongly committed to progressively and substantially increasing its property portfolio from more than 80 properties and projects in 2011 to more than 100 within the next three years.
In addition to the Group Corporate Head Office in Hong Kong, Swiss-Belhotel International worldwide operations are supported by Regional Sales and Development Offices in Shanghai – China, Hanoi – Vietnam, Jakarta – Indonesia, Dubai – United Arab Emirates, Sydney – Australia and Auckland – New Zealand.
Swiss-Belhotel International is unique compared to many other international hotel management companies, with the philosophy of actively consulting and working with the property owners and investors. With the Group's motto, "Committed to Excellence in Service and Management", the ultimate aim of Swiss-Belhotel International is to build partnerships with property owners so that their objectives and goals are achieved and the success and growth of the operation and Swiss-Belhotel International is ensured.
The Group's unique fusion of Swiss hospitality professionalism and Asian passion and service is what truly sets Swiss-Belhotel International apart from other hotel management companies. Each of the Group's properties proudly carries the hallmark of Swiss-Belhotel International, a unique combination of quality, convenient location and dedication to providing excellent value to both business and leisure travelers. This commitment is enshrined in Swiss-Belhotel International's philosophy of "Passion and Professionalism". The most treasured reward for Swiss-Belhotel In-ternational is that guests return, as the ultimate compliment to the staff, the management and to the Group as a whole.
Silver Sponsor
Ministry of Economic Development
In August 2010 a new Tourism Strategy Group was established within the Ministry of Economic Development. The Tourism Strategy Group replaced the previous Ministry of Tourism and is responsible for advising government on how to maximise the value tourism adds to growing a high productivity New Zealand economy.
This advice is underpinned by a research and evaluation programme, utilising, amongst other things, the Core Tourism Dataset that the Tourism Strategy Group manages on behalf of government.
Dinner Sponsor
InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) [LON:IHG, NYSE:IHG (ADRs)] is the world's largest hotel group by number of rooms. IHG franchises, leases, manages or owns, through various subsidiaries, over 4,500 hotels and more than 650,000 guest rooms in 100 countries and territories around the world. The Group owns a portfolio of well recognised and respected hotel brands including InterContinental® Hotels & Resorts, Hotel Indigo®, Crowne Plaza® Hotels & Resorts, Holiday Inn® Hotels and Resorts, Holiday Inn Express®, Staybridge Suites® and Candlewood Suites® and also manages the world's largest hotel loyalty programme, Priority Club® Rewards with 52 million members worldwide.
IHG has over 1,200 hotels in its development pipeline, which we expect to create 160,000 jobs worldwide over the next few years.
InterContinental Hotels Group PLC is the Group's holding company and is incorporated in Great Britain and registered in England and Wales.
IHG offers information and online reservations for all its hotel brands at IHG
and information for the Priority Club Rewards programme at Priority Club. For the latest news from IHG, visit our online Press Office
Cocktail Sponsor
At ANZ, we are committed to New Zealand's future success. Throughout our own development and growth, we have remained dedicated to building lasting relationships with customers and delivering commercial, agri, institutional, personal, wealth and private banking solutions.
This commitment has helped us grow to become New Zealand's largest financial services provider. Through some of New Zealand's best known financial brands, we offer unrivalled scale, diversity, resources and influence. We also have extensive global reach as a member of the ANZ group of companies.
Our long history and broad presence has given us a depth of understanding of the New Zealand market that is second to none. This knowledge and experience is something we share with our customers, to help them achieve their own success.
ANZ's Property Finance team is made up of industry specialists with extensive insights into the specific needs of property developers and investors. We use this knowledge to deliver flexible financing solutions for even the most complex property finance structures.
Lunch Sponsor
One of New Zealand's most well known architectural practices, Warren and Mahoney has offices in Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown.
Over the practice's 50 year history, Warren and Mahoney's commitment to high standards of design and project delivery has resulted in Warren and Mahoney becoming one of New Zealand's most familiar and trusted architectural brands
Beer Sponsor
DB are the proud sponsor of the beer for the conference.
EXPORT DRY – THE BEER THAT SAVED MEN FROM WINE
The '80s were a dark time for New Zealand men. Wine had effectively replaced beer. So Morton Coutts, Head Brewer of DB Breweries, set to work brewing a sophisticated lager that would give wine a run for its money. The result was Export Dry. Dry's extended batch fermentation and long cool maturation process created a premium lager that did the impossible. Anyone can make a beer that is refreshing and anyone can make a beer that is full of flavour, but only Morton could brew one that did both. Thanks to its sophisticated taste, men could finally say no to wine.
Export Dry went on to win Best Lager in the World in 1994, and gold medals at the 2010 and 2011 Monde Selection. Wine didn't even get a finalist.
Cider Sponsor
Monteiths is proud to provide the Cider for the event.
Bronze Sponsor
Southern Hospitality is New Zealand's leading supplier of equipment and supplies to the Hospitality Industry with over 700,000 items in stock. We can supply to latest products at the best possible prices.
Specialists in the supply of a complete range of Commercial kitchen equipment, Bakery Equipment and supplies, Food safety products, Barware and refrigeration as well as a comprehensive crockery, cutlery, glassware and furniture ranges. But we offer more than just foodservice products, we believe in enhancing the ability of those who provide hospitality, in delivering a more desirable level of comfort and enjoyment to their guests. By providing products and services which add value to the preparation and presentation of food and beverages, we are also assisting our customers in promoting a greater sense of ambience. With latest additions of Chemicals and Disposable Paper products now a standard to the range. Look out for the Cottonsoft products at the Conference.
At Southern Hospitality we are able to design complete turnkey projects or refurbishments of kitchens, Buffets, Front of House bars and Restaurants and Room interiors. No job too small or too large.
With branches in Whangarei, Albany, Parnell, Hamilton, Tauranga, New Plymouth, Napier, Petone, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin and Invercargill we have the country covered. Also Stainless Steel factories in Mangere, Petone and Christchurch and a New joinery factory in Auckland.
Bronze Sponsor
The Tanoa Hotel Group is a family owned business established over 40 years ago. Synonymous with operating the largest collection of locally owned hotels in Fiji, the Tanoa Hotel Group also operate in New Zealand, Vanuatu and Samoa. Our Hotels are founded on true family values – our people share these values and work together to achieve them.
Location, Style and Setting – it's what makes our hotels unique and as individual as you
Bronze Sponsor
Rider Levett Bucknall is a leading independent firm providing you with the best property and construction advice available. We ensure this through our team of experts across the globe, with a passion for innovation. This means that we are focused on developing new services aimed at supporting you in every way that we can to enhance your business.
You will benefit at every stage of the construction cycle from strategy through to feasibility and building audit through our full range of services. Two however are paramount: cost consultancy and advisory services.
Our team of over 2000 people in more than 80 offices across the Americas, Asia, EMEA and Oceania will ensure that you receive regular in-depth cost and market information on a regional and global basis to enable you to take the best decisions.
Our clients are local, regional and multinational. They include governments, developers, investors, occupiers and contractors in all sectors ranging from airports through to zoos. Particular strengths include commercial, hotels, tall buildings, retail, residential, theme parks, sporting stadiums and sustainable development.
At Rider Levett Bucknall we understand that Corporate Social Responsibility involves more than making grand promises. We participate in and support the communities in which we live and work. We know that doing the right thing matters and we go beyond saying so, we act to prove it.
Bronze Sponsor
Texco International is a leading supplier of commercial linen, textiles and associated products throughout New Zealand, the South Pacific and Australia.
Texco is a key partner and supplier to the accommodation, laundry, government, healthcare and aged care industries and has 'been in the business' for over 125 years. Having formed several years ago from the merger of respected industry players 'Wales & Mackinlay' and 'Commercial Linen', Texco prides itself on having quality products, a knowledgeable team, great service and a focus on innovation.
Our product range is extensive and includes a large number of custom made and specially sourced items.
Bronze Sponsor
Exhibition Hire Services & Displayworks are two of the leading exhibition companies in the industry. We offer a diverse range of products nationwide & have built a reputation on providing display solutions to all aspects of the event industry. From roadshows, conferences, product launches to large exhibitions we have the expertise & knowledge to design your floorplan & offer solutions to all aspects of your event, and above all we provide impeccable services to you the client. Working together with your organisation we create the environment you need to command attention in todays increasingly competitive market. Our experience & diverse product range enable us to provide you with endless innovative ways to create exciting & unique solutions that can be delivered on time & within budget.
Having worked at all New Zealand's major venues we understand the professionalism, creativity & organisation needed to make your event a success. With preferred supplier status at many of these venues we have the ability to work closely with you & the venue to understand your requirements & how best to achieve the desired outcome. As the largest combined supplier of furniture to the New Zealand Exhibition market we are continually investing in new products & are in a unique position to provide you with exactly what you need & to create the right atmosphere.
Bronze Sponsor
Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels, the first and leading global hotel investment services firm, is uniquely positioned to provide the depth and breadth of advice required by hotel investor and operator clients, through a robust and integrated local network. In 2010, Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels provided sale, purchase and financing advice on $4.1 billion worth of transactions globally. In addition, advisory and valuation services were provided on over 1,000 assignments. The global team comprises over 210 hotel specialists, operating from 37 offices in 19 countries. The firm's advice is supported by a dedicated global research team, which produced 70 publications in 2010 in addition to client research. Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels' services span the hospitality spectrum; from luxury single assets and large portfolios to select service and budget hotels, resorts and pubs. Services include investment sales, mergers and acquisitions, capital raising, valuation and appraisal, asset management, strategic planning, operator selection, management contract negotiation, consulting, industry research and project development services. Jones Lang LaSalle Hotels' clients have access to the resources of its parent company, Jones Lang LaSalle (NYSE: JLL).
Bronze Sponsor
Health Pak is the only manufacturer of 100% New Zealand made guest hair and body care products. As well as being Made IN New Zealand, our products are also Made OF New Zealand. Most of our hair and body care products contain indigenous New Zealand botanical ingredients to further enhance our formulations as well as promote the many benefits of our great country to your guests, (both domestic and international alike). Salon grade, biodegradable hair care base, cosmetic grade body care, 100% vegetable based soaps, and indigenous natural ingredients all combine to make our New Zealand made hair and skin care products the most sought after amenities there are.
Health Pak is a dynamic New Zealand manufacturer, globally recognized as being a supplier of outstanding products. We pride ourselves on our service and design and embody the Kiwi 'can do' attitude. We are consistently able to develop solutions for our clients that far exceed their expectations. Since 1956 we have become one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of hotel and motel guest toiletries and housekeeping supplies as well as airline amenities and snacks in Australasia and the South Pacific. We also export to North America, Asia and Europe.
Whether you are a stand alone boutique property or part of an international hotel chain we are able to offer or develop a selection of products that will best suit your needs. We subscribe to the 'impossible is nothing' school of thought. We can, and will, go to great lengths to develop truly outstanding brands for your property. Whether it's a simple wrapped soap, or a bespoke cosmetic line in a unique bottle shape, we are able to design, develop and deliver outstanding New Zealand made products that will delight your guests and surpass your highest expectations.
Morning Tea Sponsor
Heritage Hotel Management manages a pre-eminent range of four star plus properties in New Zealand with convenient CBD CityLife Hotels in Auckland and Wellington, and luxury Heritage Hotels in Northland, Auckland, Nelson, Hanmer Springs, Christchurch and Queenstown.
New to Heritage Hotels is the Heritage Boutique Collection. Since its launch late last year, four luxury properties have joined the Collection with further additions to be announced soon.
Afternoon Tea Sponsor
Arrow International is the largest and most successful Construction and Project Management company in Australasia, with branch offices in 10 locations throughout New Zealand. Arrow has been involved in managing hospitality, tourism and leisure projects from the most wild and rugged mountainous back country sophisticated inner city CBD locations.
For 25 years Arrow has re-engineered the construction industry, brining a client focused and feasibility driven approach to all its projects. Understanding the nuances of the hospitality industry is critical to achieving design and interior standards in any new or refurbished development. This client approach has ensured success time and again in exceeding client expectations to the build environment.
Notable projects include Kelly Tarlton's Antarctic Encounter, Ultimate Walks Huts on the Milford Track, The Hermitage redevelopment including the Sir Edmond Hilary Alpine Centre, Duxton Hotel refurbishments, Peppers Bluewater Resort in Lake Tekapo, Te Wainui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef, Wharekauhau Country Estate, Quest Serviced Apartments Napier, Coronet Peak Ski Field redevelopment, Riverside Casino in Hamilton and Queenstown Airport redevelopment.
Award Sponsor
Outstanding Senior Hotel Executive Award
Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is a full-service law firm based in New Zealand. Our heritage dates back 130 years and today we are one of the largest law firms in the country.
Our success has been driven by the vision of our partners, in-depth industry expertise and our commitment to working closely with our clients – wherever they need us.
Our goal is to be recognised for our excellence, innovation and industry knowledge. We aspire to deliver superior outcomes for our clients and inspire our people to reach their full potential.
One of our strengths is our comprehensive industry expertise which, together with our 'one firm' approach, enables us to provide commercially sound, trusted advice on all aspects of our clients' business. We have been involved in some of the significant hotel and hospitality transactions that have taken place in New Zealand in the past 5 years.
Minter Ellison Rudd Watts is part of the Minter Ellison Legal Group, one of the largest legal groups in the Asia Pacific and amongst the largest in the world. More than 290 partners and 900 legal staff work in 14 offices across Australia, New Zealand, Hong Kong, the People's Republic of China and the United Kingdom.
The combined strength of our international office network, comprehensive range of services, and highly skilled lawyers, enables us to assemble the right people to deliver seamless service to our clients around the world.
Award Sponsor
Outstanding Junior Hotel Executive Award
Growing talent in hospitality
The Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) is the industry training organization for hospitality in New Zealand. HSI develops and looks after qualifications to up-skill people in the hospitality sector, and has resources to teach those qualifications. Promoting hospitality as a profession to school students, employers and workers, is a key part of what HSI does. So too is the supply of innovative and industry-relevant products to support training in the workplace. Recognising talent and celebrating achievement in the hospitality sector, such as the gaining of nationally recognised qualifications, and acknowledging those employers who show commitment to training their staff is very important too.
There is a range of qualifications available, suited to all roles at all levels in the five key sectors of the hospitality industry – accommodation; cafés, restaurants and bars; clubs; food services, and quick-service restaurants. Fit for purpose training programmes, from short courses to meet specific needs such as customer service skills – such as Greet New Zealand and Greet Leadership – through to National Certificates and Diplomas are all part of the career pathways on offer in hospitality.
HSI is a Co-ordinator of New Zealand's Modern Apprenticeship scheme, and works with schools, training providers and businesses to make sure people in the vibrant hospitality sector are skilled and qualified.
Hospitality is a sector that is a rite of passage for many New Zealanders. Probably a large proportion of the people you know – business leaders, teachers, doctors, academics – have done their time, and learned valuable skills, working in hospitality. Skills learnt in hospitality – working with people, teamwork, sales and problem solving – are actually the foundation skills for any successful career. For many people, hospitality becomes much more than just a job; it's a career and a business.
Award Sponsor
Ministry of Economic Development
In August 2010 a new Tourism Strategy Group was established within the Ministry of Economic Development. The Tourism Strategy Group replaced the previous Ministry of Tourism and is responsible for advising government on how to maximise the value tourism adds to growing a high productivity New Zealand economy.
This advice is underpinned by a research and evaluation programme, utilising, amongst other things, the Core Tourism Dataset that the Tourism Strategy Group manages on behalf of government.