Hotel business recovers in New Zealand

Hotel business recovers in New Zealand

Hotel business is picking up, according to a survey by Best Western, proving that the global financial crisis is finally over for the accommodation sector. Corporate clients and families were among the top market segments returning to hotels and motels in the past six months.

Not only are more New Zealanders returning to travel, they have increased their length of stay by 5.4% on last year, and increased their average daily spend on accommodation by 9%.

Kimi Anderson, General Manager of Sales and Marketing for Best Western Australasia said, “Corporate clients and families are still finding travel achievable and affordable, which is a great sign for the industry. It’s also heartening to see that holidays are being extended for families, and people are feeling more relaxed about taking time away from work to explore the beauty of New Zealand”.

Travel trends also show that more guests are booking accommodation online at the last minute, and although there are some great deals to be had online, Anderson warns that it’s a risky strategy.

“With business returning to pre-2008 levels, it’s a wise idea to book in advance. Early bookings guarantee availability and in many cases, you can save money with an early-bird discount” she said.

The survey was carried out by Best Western Australasia and surveyed 13 Best Western properties in New Zealand.

For more information on Best Western in New Zealand visit www.bestwestern.co.nz

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