Accommodation Association NZ partners with Fastrack Digital for Max Occupancy
Event in 2022 to focus on post-COVID rebuild and creating partnerships
The Accommodation Association New Zealand (AANZ) has announced its decision to partner with Fastrack Digital’s on the country’s leading hotel and accommodation event, Maximum Occupancy.
The event is scheduled to take place in the Aotea – Te Pokapū Aotea Centre from July 26-27 after a two-year hiatus.
Hospitality NZ (HNZ)chief executive, Julie White said the move by the AANZ, which forms part of her organisation, to partner with Fastrack Digital was about rebuilding.
And the Maximum Occupancy event, she said, is expected to play a big part in creating partnerships and enduring industry connections.
“This partnership with conference organisers Fastrack Digital is built on the foundation of our kaupapa – to champion the accommodation industry within New Zealand,” she said.
“We want to deliver a greater experience where all accommodation operators, from hotels to motels and large operators, to owner operators, can learn more and connect more.
“With Maximum Occupancy being an international conference, Fastrack Digital produces in thought leadership and insights from across Asia Pacific that New Zealand businesses will be able to tap into.
“The event will bring together the hotel and accommodation industry’s most influential owners, operators, CEOs, investors, and suppliers to promote, inspire, and help guide the industry into the future.”
Fastrack Digital NZ general manager, Garrick Loft said the partnership would embrace the alignment of kaitiakitanga (guardianship), manaakitanga (hospitality), and provide a platform for whanaungatanga (sense of belonging) for the industry.
“With industry experts from New Zealand, Australia and Asia locked in for the conference, the focus of the two days will be to support and inspire the recovery of the industry,” he said.
“After the most difficult two years in our industry’s history, the coming together of Maximum Occupancy and the Accommodation Association is the perfect partnership to help strengthen and guide the industry towards the new normal.
“This is a must-attend event for anyone in the industry wanting to reconnect with their industry peers, stay on top of trends, learn from the best of the best, and be inspired to find a pathway forward.”
The Maximum Occupancy Conference will be held at the Aotea – Te Pokapū Aotea Centre.
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