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Last week, the Marsden Group Marketing Executive Daria Varennikova attended the Maximum Occupancy 2026 Conference - a valuable industry event that brought together professionals from across the New Zealand hospitality sector. The day was filled with useful insights, open discussions, and shared experiences about the current state and future of the industry. A series of panels covered important topics including Marketing, Human Resources, Corporate strategies, managing guest r

We are delighted to share some wonderful news from our hotels: Ramada by Wyndham Albany  and Ramada by Wyndham Wellington  have both been recognised as "Best of Ramada", while Wyndham Garden Christchurch  has been named "Best of Wyndham Garden". These awards reflect the commitment of our teams to providing a high standard of service and memorable experiences for our guests every day. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the leaders of these outstanding teams: Aaron W

Members of the Marsden Hotel Group leadership team recently attended the official opening of the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC), a landmark development set to reshape Auckland’s business events landscape. Representing Marsden were Michael Osborne, Executive Director – Development & Planning; Steve Woods, Group Director of Marketing, Ecommerce & Revenue; Swathi Kota, Group Director of Sales; Daria Varennikova, Group Marketing Executive; and Sonja Seyfarth,

Marsden Hotel Group is proud to announce the addition of Ramada Encore by Wyndham Palmerston North to its growing portfolio. Centrally located in the heart of Palmerston North’s commercial and retail district, the hotel offers stylish, contemporary accommodation ideal for business travellers, conference delegates, and leisure guests alike. This acquisition further strengthens Marsden’s presence in key New Zealand destinations, with Palmerston North playing a pivotal role in

Marsden Hotel Group is proud to announce the addition of the iconic Rose Park Hotel Auckland  to its portfolio, effective 1 February 2026 . Situated in the heart of Parnell, overlooking the picturesque Parnell Rose Gardens  and just moments from the CBD, Rose Park Hotel offers both business and leisure travellers a unique and convenient stay experience. This marks another strategic step in Marsden’s ongoing commitment to growth and market leadership in the New Zealand hospita

We’re excited to share some wonderful news! Four of our hotels have been officially recognised as accessible and inclusive by Accessible Accommodation (The Accessible Group). Our properties include Marsden Suites Albany in Auckland, Wyndham Garden Christchurch, and two Wellington hotels - Ramada and Microtel. Microtel Wellington and Wyndham Garden Christchurch received Level 1 – Assisted Walking certification, while Ramada Albany and Ramada Wellington were rated Level 2

This week, our Marsden Representative Group - Diliara Reed, Steve Woods, Jenil Bhakta, and Daria Varennikova - had the pleasure of attending the grand opening of Wero Climb at Wero Whitewater Park . The launch marks the completion of a project that has taken years of planning, investment, and expertise to bring to life. The result is truly impressive: a 16-metre-high climbing structure featuring more than 70 unique challenges, each with its own story inspired by Māori mytholo

We are delighted to share the exciting news that Marsden Group has three finalists in the prestigious Hospitality Awards for Excellence. Being shortlisted in three separate categories is a wonderful recognition of the hard work, dedication, and passion our teams bring to everything they do. Our finalists include: Marsden Lake Resort for Best Destination Venue Castaways Resort for Best Accommodation Provider (Non-Hotel/Motel) Keerthy Sugumar from Marsden Viaduct for Future L

Celebrating Connections: Marsden Suites Albany Hosts Business North Shore’s After 5 Networking Event We’re thrilled to share a proud moment for the Marsden Group – our newest property, Marsden Suites Albany, recently hosted the Business North Shore After5 Networking Event, bringing together a vibrant mix of local professionals and business leaders for an evening of connection, collaboration, and community. This event offered the perfect setting for showcasing what Marsden Sui