Panache Hotel Group (PHG) is a fast-growing hotel operator driving innovation and sustainable growth across Australasia. Its expanding portfolio includes Accor-branded hotels such as Mantra on Hay and Peppers Docklands, as well as successful independent properties – and it remains open to partnerships with other hotel brands across Australia and New Zealand. With a strong culture of entrepreneurship and collaboration, the group is focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and long-term value for property owners. Following a recent brand refresh, PHG is poised to double its footprint by the end of 2026, cementing its reputation as a rising force in Australasia’s hospitality landscape.

Radisson Hotel Group is an international hotel group, operating in EMEA and APAC with over 1,150 hotels in operation and under development. The Radisson family of brands portfolio includes Radisson Collection, art’otel, Radisson Blu, Radisson, Radisson RED, Radisson Individuals, Park Plaza, Park Inn by Radisson, Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, and prizeotel brought together under one commercial umbrella brand Radisson Hotels.

Radisson Rewards is Radisson Hotel Group’s loyalty program and most streamlined program in the sector, members enjoy exceptional advantages and can access their benefits from day one across a wide range of hotels in EMEA and APAC.

Robertson Bathware – Born from a mix of global experience and local knowledge.

Providing quality bathrooms since 1987. Trust Robertson to bring the highest standards of quality, style and innovation to the space you create. Since its earliest years, Robertson has followed a set of rigorous guidelines: Be innovative by creating and supplying beautiful products that are effective to operate utilising the latest technologies, sustainable solutions and most importantly guarantee the quality of products, services and consulting we provide. Our combination of globally sourced products and local development is backed by industry leading experts and tailored support to help realise the perfect design.

Our commitment to New Zealand
Scenic Hotel Group prides itself on remaining 100% New Zealand owned and operated. Our philosophy includes supporting New Zealand businesses and the environment. Wherever you choose to stay with us, we look forward to sharing our warm welcome and Kiwi hospitality with you.

Who We Are
Scenic Hotel Group is a proudly New Zealand owned company with a myriad of accommodation options, stretching from Paihia in the far north, to Queenstown in the deep south, and the South Pacific in Niue. We are located in New Zealand’s favourite holiday locations and main gateway cities in each island.

With the purchase of a small hotel on the West Coast in 1980 and further properties throughout the South Island, Scenic Circle Hotels was created by Earl Hagaman and Ralph Brown.

In mid 2009 the company re-branded to become the Scenic Hotel Group. At this time we launched two new brands, namely Heartland Hotels and Scenic Hotels, Suites & Resorts. In addition, our very special luxury property, Te Waonui Forest Retreat, opened in September 2009. Our new branding structure allows us to more clearly communicate the style, location and quality of each hotel, offering better consistency for our valued customers – whose comfort and feedback is so important to us.

Sealy New Zealand is proud to manufacture quality mattresses and bases and is known and trusted worldwide for quality and support. We are a respected global brand, setting the standard in quality and innovation around the world. Select from our extensive range of Commercial beds and you will find the right option for your budget and needs. Working with you, we will develop a tailored solution and provide great personal service. With a professional team throughout the country, we are just a phone call or e-mail away. Our strong commitment to New Zealand made products ensures our lead times are short and flexible.

Signature Floors, your premier hotel flooring specialist. Supplying Axminster carpet, Ege Printed Carpet, Carpet Tiles, Engineered Timber , Luxury Vinyl Planks & Custom Designer Rugs. With over 45,000 m² of stocked hotel Axminster carpet in Australia, 1-4 weeks delivery, with no minimums, we cater to hotel bedrooms, corridors, and public areas. With showrooms In Auckland & Melbourne & our Melbourne-based team of five carpet designers, we collaborate closely with hotel owners and designers, maximising design aesthetics while minimising costs. Our purpose-built 11,500 square metre warehouse facility in Melbourne ensures seamless distribution across New Zealand and Australia. We are a Carbon Neutral Organisation with Certified Green Tag Level A Carpet Tile ranges & Luxury Vinyl Planks, we offer unmatched expertise in crafting bespoke hotel spaces.

SiteMinder helps hoteliers, from small independent properties to large groups and chains, to drive more revenue through industry leading distribution, real-time insights, direct booking systems designed to convert and guest engagement tools to keep guests coming back.

SiteMinder works with over 47,500 customers in 150 countries and generates more than 125 million reservations worth over US$50 billion for hotels every year. With over 2,150 partners, the company has the largest ecosystem within the hotel tech industry.

SLEEPYHEAD is part of The Comfort Group, one of Australasia’s largest bedding companies, and was formed in 1935.

Since day one, we haven’t stopped in the pursuit of producing quality beds, right here in New Zealand.

When you buy a Sleepyhead bed, you can rest easy in the knowledge that is was built with lasting quality.

At Sleepyhead Commercial we have built our heritage on innovation and quality, that millions have trusted in, developing a bedding range to meet the unique needs of the accommodation industry,

The benefits of purchasing Sleepyhead Commercial beds for your property include:

New Zealand made.

Industry leader.

Compliant with FR fabric standards.

Value for money.

Multi sleep technology.

International standards and knowledge bought to you in New Zealand.

National coverage, with factories in Auckland and Christchurch.

We lead the way in car park management with sophisticated, powerful, and innovative technology designed to manage any parking environment. We turn underperforming and unappealing car parks into fully utilised assets for our clients. Our Managed Services completely take the hassle of managing your car park off your hands. We install all the cameras, regulatory signage and any other hardware required (such as Pay and Walk machines) at zero upfront or ongoing cost to our customers. We take our work seriously, so we spend time fully understanding the needs of our clients, the sites that they own/manage, and the motorists that visit them.

The world’s most trusted name in commercial laundry since 1908. Purpose-built for durability, performance, and efficiency, our equipment is engineered to last longer and reduce operational costs for New Zealand’s hotel sector. We understand the unique demands of hospitality laundry and provide tailored solutions that deliver reliability and peace of mind. With expert service, a nationwide support network, wide range of premium laundry equipment and a large local stock of spare parts, Speed Queen is your trusted laundry partner. Visit us at the conference to discuss your needs or learn more at speedqueen.co.nz/hospitality/.

Founded in 1985, STR provides premium data benchmarking, analytics and marketplace insights for the global hospitality industry. STR was acquired in October 2019 as a division of CoStar Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: CSGP), a leading provider of online real estate marketplaces, information and analytics in the commercial and residential property markets.

Sudima Hotels is a family owned New Zealand business, and our passion is people. Regardless of the reason people choose with us, we feel a real responsibility to get it right. We pride ourselves on providing a friendly personal service in a welcoming and unpretentious manner, and we genuinely care – for our guests, staff, communities and our environment. This commitment to genuine care is what sets us apart and has seen us win multiple awards. At Sudima Hotels we are here to help you make the most of your day, nothing makes us happier than when we can bring a smile to you.

www.sudimahotels.com

A leading vertically-integrated lodging operator, The Ascott Limited (Ascott) is a Singapore company that has grown to be a trusted hospitality company with more than 940 properties globally. Headquartered in Singapore, Ascott’s presence extends across more than 220 cities in over 40 countries in Asia Pacific, Central Asia, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, and the USA.

Ascott’s diversified accommodation offerings span serviced residences, coliving properties, hotels and independent senior living apartments. Delivering tailored branded experiences, its award-winning hospitality brands include Ascott, Citadines, lyf, Oakwood, Quest, Somerset, The Crest Collection, The Unlimited Collection, Preference, Fox, Harris, POP!, Vertu and Yello.

Rodger Powell launched THSA – Hotel Advisors in 2005 after a 25-year career in senior and C-suite hotel and tourism roles. Today, THSA is recognised as a leading specialist hotel advisory and asset management business in AustralAsia.

The diverse and dynamic THSA team has a combined 200 years in hotel and hospitality management and hotel consulting, completing more than 400 assignments that have informed major investment decisions and guided clients’ success and market reputations through evidence-based, straight-talking advice.

Acting almost exclusively for hotel owners, developers and investors, THSA specialises in hotel asset management, performance improvement, market demand and feasibility studies, hotel operator selections, due diligence, dispute resolution and expert witness roles. They also collaborate with all tiers of government on planning and place-making.

THSA’s impressive client roster includes some of the region’s largest multi-national developers, equity investors and financial institutions, high net worth individuals and boutique private enterprises. Some of the largest LGAs in the country also rely on THSA’s expertise.

Rodger, Ruwan and the team are passionate hotel and tourism professionals whose hands-on experience delivers a wealth of advice and uncommon insights that balance innovation, value and risk. They are extremely proud that all their business comes from referrals.

TMCo is New Zealand’s leading hotel engineering specialist, with 57 hotels delivered and utility management for 47 more. We’ve achieved world firsts, including the lowest energy use per room at Rydges Latimer ($4/room/night), NZ’s first carboNZero building, and the country’s highest Green Star and NABERSNZ-rated projects. From award-winning icons like The Mayfair and Flockhill to large-scale brands like Accor, Hilton, and Wyndham, TMCo delivers cost-efficient, sustainable, high-performance solutions. With services spanning building, seismic, structure, fire, civil, and energy, we’re the trusted partner behind NZ’s most celebrated, resilient, and future-focused hospitality assets.

Tourism Talent is an executive recruitment agency passionate about change. We have all come from and love the tourism industry and it is that passion that drives us to make positive change happen for our clients and candidates. We specialise in bespoke searches for senior management across the spectrum of tourism and hospitality organisations in New Zealand, Australia, Japan and the Pacific. We have a targeted and extensive database, and we get results with a NO FIND – NO FEE policy.

Travel + Leisure Co. (NYSE:TNL) transformed the way families vacation with the introduction of the most dynamic points based vacation ownership program at Club Wyndham, and the first vacation exchange network, RCI. The company delivers more than six million vacations each year at 245+ vacation club resorts worldwide. Internationally, Travel + Leisure Co. oversees the development of  Club Wyndham South Pacific, Club Wyndham Asia and Accor Vacation Club from its Asia Pacific  headquarters in Australia and Singapore. Travel + Leisure Co. also serves as a preferred hotel management partner for multiple hotel and resort brands globally. Learn more at travelandleisureco.com

Trilogy Hotels is an independent hotel management company operating in Australia and New Zealand. Trilogy is founded with a complete focus on our three key stakeholders, Owners, Guests, and Teams.

Trilogy provides hotel owners and hotel brands with an operating platform for investment-grade assets where hotel operations are managed independently by Trilogy’s experienced team. Hotel brands may, under a franchise agreement, provide strong, globally established branding, distribution, and loyalty programs. Trilogy brings local expertise and focus to hotel management and drives the operational and profit performance on behalf of an owner.

As of August 2025, Trilogy Hotels manages a portfolio of nearly 3,000 rooms across 16 hotels.

UNOX is an Italian manufacturer of high-performance commercial ovens, serving the global foodservice, hospitality, and retail sectors. Founded in 1990, the company is known for its cutting-edge technology, energy-efficient designs, and commitment to innovation. UNOX offers a wide range of products, including combi ovens, convection ovens, speed ovens, and the EVEREO hot fridge system. Their Digital.ID™ platform enables connected cooking, allowing users to manage recipes, monitor performance, and optimise efficiency remotely. With a focus on sustainability, reliability, and culinary excellence, UNOX supports chefs and businesses in delivering consistent, high-quality food while reducing operational costs and environmental impact.

Established in 2008, Vendella International is dedicated to serving New Zealand’s accommodation industries. With a strong reputation for understanding client needs and delivering excellent customer service, we offer an extensive product range for every aspect of accommodation. Our well-stocked warehouse ensures a speedy supply of consistent, high-quality, fit-for-purpose products. We go the extra mile, backed by professional relationships, to exceed expectations. Streamlining operations is our priority, helping you create and maintain an exceptional guest experience. As your trusted partner, Vendella International is committed to your success.

Contact us at sales@vendella.co.nz for all your accommodation and hospitality requirements.

For nearly four decades, the name Vingcard has represented the highest standards in access and security solutions, dedicated to keeping building environments safe ensuring peace of mind for their occupants.

Since introducing the security industry to the first re-codable door lock, Vingcard continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, providing customers with the most advanced tools to eliminate any potential security risks. Having grown far beyond its reputation as a leading manufacturer of electronic door locks, today Vingcard is an end-to-end security provider with solutions that include Mobile Access, cloud-based access management software, energy management, in-room safes and much more.

For nearly four decades, the name Vingcard has represented the highest standards in access and security solutions, dedicated to keeping building environments safe ensuring peace of mind for their occupants.

Since introducing the security industry to the first re-codable door lock, Vingcard continues to push the boundaries of technological innovation, providing customers with the most advanced tools to eliminate any potential security risks. Having grown far beyond its reputation as a leading manufacturer of electronic door locks, today Vingcard is an end-to-end security provider with solutions that include Mobile Access, cloud-based access management software, energy management, in-room safes and much more.

Watson Farley & Williams LLP’s Hotels & Hospitality team delivers unrivalled strategic and commercial insight and leverages their long-standing relationships in the Hotels & Hospitality sector to assist clients to unlock unique opportunities. Our lawyers are recognised experts in the sector, and work with hotel owners, investors and developers, as well as leading international and regional branded hotel operators.

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) is the world’s largest hotel franchising company by the number of properties, with approximately 9,200 hotels across over 95 countries on six continents. Through its network of nearly 885,000 rooms appealing to the everyday traveler, Wyndham commands a leading presence in the economy and midscale segments of the lodging industry. The Company operates a portfolio of 25 hotel brands, including Super 8®, Days Inn®, Ramada®, Ramada Encore®, Microtel®, La Quinta®, Baymont®, Wingate®, AmericInn®, Hawthorn Suites®, Trademark Collection® and Wyndham®. The Company’s award-winning Wyndham Rewards loyalty program offers approximately 110 million enrolled members the opportunity to redeem points at thousands of hotels, vacation club resorts and vacation rentals globally. For more information, visit wyndhamhotels.com.