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Hospitality Showcase 2012 - book accommodation now!
This year's annual conference will be held on Tuesday 25 and Wednesday 26 September in Wellington. The business sessions and Awards for Excellence dinner will be at the Amora Hotel. Please book accommodation early to avoid disappointment!

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Media Release - Lifting hospitality profitablity
The Association is pleased to announce the launch of its own training academy called the Hospitality NZ Training Academy. This Training Academy delivers a range of programmes that is focused on lifting the profitability of hospitality businesses.

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2012 Awards for Excellence - Entries now open!
The 2012 Awards for Excellence entries are now open and we are pleased to introduce two new Award categories - Best Cafe and Best Environmental, Sustainable and Ethical Practice. The entry forms are on their way to members or available on our website.

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The 2012 NZHIC conference programme ready to go!
This year's NZHIC event will take place at the Pullman Auckland on Thursday 31 May. Co-hosts TIANZ and Horwarth HTL Ltd invites all NZ Hotels to register to hear from some of the best in the industry. Don't miss out and register today.

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2012 Australian Hospitality Conference - registrations open
The Australian Hospitality Conference is also looking at ways of improving profitability in hospitality businesses. This is a great opportunity to experience Australian hospitality at its best and to talk to successful Australian operators for new ideas!

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Hotel occupancy rates for February 2012
Here are the latest Hotel occupancy rates for February 2011 and 2012 listed by regional tourism organisation areas. The overall occupancy rate in February 2012 was 46.5%, down 1.3% compared to 47.8% in February 2011.

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A great opportunity for bars and restaurants to be cost effectively greener!
Wine bottle reuse is coming and is greener than recycling. Green Bottle NZ has a great opportunity for on premise businesses to become Greener. Have your say and go into draw to win a case Brancott Estate Living Land!

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NZ King Salmon Nelson Hospitality Award Winners for 2012
The NZ King Salmon Nelson Hospitality Awards evening this week celebrated the talent and outstanding performance of many local hospitality staff, suppliers and businesses. Congratulations to all Award winners and finalists for 2012.

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SKYLights for May 2012
SKYLights brings live, action- packed sports to your screens for the month of May. Super Rugby, ANZ Championship of netball, FA Cup Final and so much more. Click here for more information.

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"When the facts start shouting... reality strikes", Hospitality New Zealand national president, Adam Cunningham
National president, Adam Cunningham believes that it is time for members to consider price adjustments as costs increase for hospitality operators and small New Zealand businesses alike.

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Earthquake insurance for Hospitality New Zealand members
Obtaining earthquake insurance cover for your business can be frustrating. Marsh, who administer Hospitality Insurance Solutions, has arranged for a specialist facility to provide commercial earthquake cover for hospitality businesses.

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New insurance cover for eftpos terminals
Viaduct is one of Hospitality New Zealand’s preferred suppliers and New Zealand’s largest eftpos reseller, who recently launched their new insurance product for merchants using eftpos.

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Tourism New Zealand’s strategy updates roadshow
Tourism New Zealand is holding strategy sessions throughout the country to present its plans and priorities to market New Zealand in the coming years. Find your nearest strategy session here.

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Are you inviting theft?
Bevinco helps many hospitality businesses to manage their alcohol stock levels to minimise waste and maximise profit. Managing director, Peter Nelson has some great advice that will discourage and safe guard your business.

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Fine Food New Zealand, 17 – 19 June 2012
Fine Food New Zealand has proven itself to be one of the industry's key events that is not to be missed! Treat yourself to come along to FFNZ to see and experience industry events and meet innovative exhibitors from around the world!

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