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So many career options
“There is a lot more to my job then just checking people in and out! The front office is like the HQ for communication through the hotel.” Victoria Hillman.
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A career in making people happy
Pay in the tourism industry is often scrutinised but educated New Zealand school leavers who work hard and study in business/hotels are sought after – and often paid well for the work they do, says Sam Swaffield.
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Hard work pays off
Bradley Garnett's advice to students considering a career in tourism is that "hard work pays off." And the 2016 Outstanding Young Hotel Executive says on the job experience gives you a real career advantage.
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CityLife Hotel Receptionist recognised internationally
CityLife Auckland receptionist Priyanka Payal Sharma achieved equal second runner up in the global AICR World Receptionist of the Year awards at a glamorous event in Paris recently.
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Auckland accommodation rate decision disappointing
The 1 June decision by Auckland Council to proceed with the targeted rate on commercial accommodation providers is extremely disappointing, the tourism industry says.
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NZ Hotel Industry Awards - women wow judges
Women dominated this year’s New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, winning seven of the 10 individual awards, including the General Manager, Senior Hotel Executive and Outstanding Young Hotel Executive of the Year.
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Fast tracking job opportunities
A workplace programme led by AccorHotels is helping get hundreds of Kiwis off the benefit ,into jobs and filling the skills gap.
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Paving the way for an international hotel career
Hotel receptionist Tim Gordon has been named one of the best in the world in an international competition. But his ambitions don’t stop there. He explains why the hotel sector offers fantastic career opportunities.
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Path to success seven years in the making
Neil Hemraj works as a Front Office Manager at Citylife Hotel Auckland, a position he says was a dream to accept after seven years of hard work. We interviewed Neil about his career path, and why leaving school doesn’t mean the path to success is closed off.
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Video interview: Mick Yuan, Scenic Hotel
Enjoy an interview with Mick Yuan, the winner of the Hotel Industry Food and Beverage Employee of the Year Award for 2018. He speaks about his role as Restaurant and Bar Manager at Scenic Hotel Franz Joseph Glacier and how he thrives off collaborating with staff across all hotel departments to make the dining experience the best it can be for guests.
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Hotel award winners' videos
Watch our Hotel Industry Award winners in action in these short videos and hear them explain why they love working in this dynamic tourism sector and the many career options on offer.
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Top hoteliers recognised in 2019 NZ Hotel Industry Awards
Leading hoteliers from Auckland and Queenstown have taken out the top titles in the 2019 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, while a Christchurch hotel has been recognised for its environmental efforts.
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