Whangaparaoa Lodge Named a Finalist in the 2017 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence

2017 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence finalists released yesterday placed Whangaparaoa Lodge in the final three Motels within New Zealand.

Auckland, August, 2017:  Whangaparaoa Lodge today announced it has been listed as a finalist in the Best Motel category of the 2017 Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence. 54 award finalists are spread across 16 separate categories. Country hotels, upmarket metropolitan gastro pubs, multi-million dollar hotels, neighbourhood cafés, regional motels, exceptional hosts, marketers and trainers from all over the country are among the finalists announced earlier this week. The winners will be announced at the annual awards dinner on October 19th, 2017 in Wellington.

"Our service concept of Redefining Casual Luxury through exceeding our guest expectations is being recognized and I am so proud of our small team who continue to strive for excellence every day. Most of all, knowing our guests are leaving with a positive, lasting memory of their stay in New Zealand and the region is self-fulfilling” said Troy Clarry, commenting on the recent results.

Troy believes that Whangaparaoa Lodge’s success is largely due to the operating philosophy of always improving on status quo, never say “no”, understanding the ever-changing needs of all guests and the physical aspect of the location on the Whangaparaoa Peninsula.

For all of the 2017 outstanding businesses selected as finalists in the national Hospitality Awards, click here

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About Hospitality New Zealand Awards of Excellence

The Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence honours the achievement of hospitality and accommodation businesses that have performed exceptionally throughout the year. Entrants are judged over an eight-week period by a panel of independent industry professionals, who assess every entry on a range of commercial and operational criteria – including staff training and human resources, customer service, food and beverages, marketing and promotional activities, environmental initiatives and the demonstration of business growth.

Winners of the Hospitality New Zealand Awards for Excellence will be announced at the organization’s national conference being held in Wellington on October 19, 2017

 

About Whangaparaoa Lodge and Katalyma Hotels and Hospitality

Whangaparaoa Lodge is located on Little Manly Beach, 35 minutes north of Auckland city. The 14 room boutique property is managed by Katalyma Hotels and Hospitality. Company Directors Troy and Tomoko Clarry have amassed over 30 years’ experience managing in Ritz-Carlton and Hyatt International hotels throughout Asia Pacific before returning to New Zealand to start the Hotel Management and Consulting company; bringing a creative, exciting and professional approach to operating small boutique hotels in New Zealand.

Katalyma Hotels and Hospitality also owns Kerikeri Park Lodge in Kerikeri, Northland and has rebranded The Phoenix Resort Taupo and The Vineyard Cottages – Kumeu with their owners.