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Bed and breakfast operators across New Zealand are being invited to get connected and make their businesses more profitable.
The Bed & Breakfast Association has teamed up with Freeonlinebooking and Hoster to hold a Roadshow in seven locations around New Zealand between July 31 and August 16. Registrations are open now.
“With a focus on direct bookings, Natasha Saxton from Freeonlinebooking and Donna Brooke from Hoster will lead the specialist workshops,” says Association President Ann-Marie Johnson.
“We are very fortunate to have the support of these two seasoned professionals who bring immense expertise and experience with the B&B sector.
“B&B owners will learn strategies to maximise their room rates and increase direct bookings. From understanding pricing psychology to leveraging technology, participants will gain practical insights and actionable tips to elevate their business’s profitability.”
At the end of the workshop, B&B operators will know how to:
· Finetune their online booking system to ensure they’re attracting direct and commission free bookings
· Develop marketing strategies to support their business decisions
· Align these practices and strategies to the marketing directions of both their local Regional Tourism Organisation and Tourism New Zealand.
The Roadshow will run from 9am to 3.30pm, and will include updates from Tourism New Zealand and the host region RTO.
Dates and locations
Christchurch: July 31, ChristchurchNZ conference room, BNZ Centre, Cashel Street
Wanaka: August 2, Wanaka Hotel, 71 Ardmore Street
Nelson: August 6, Nelson Golf Club, 38 Bolt Road
Napier: August 9, Red Cross Rooms, 35 Cadbury Road
Taupō: August 12, Dixie Browns, 38 Roberts Street
Thames: August 14, Thames On Kirkwood, 100 Kirkwood Street
Warkworth: August 16, Bridgehouse Lodge, 16 Elizabeth Street
The cost to BBANZ members will be $25 each, and non-members will pay $75, with an opportunity to credit $50 to BBANZ membership if they join on the day. Morning tea and lunch are included.
“Our previous Roadshow in 2022 was very successful. We really encourage all B&B operators to take advantage of this quieter time of year to work on improving their business, so they are prepared for the 2024-25 visitor season,” Ann-Marie says.
The Roadshows are made possible with the help of a grant from the Hospitality Training Trust.
Register at Creating Connections Roadshow.
