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

From 1 February, Marsden Viaduct is no longer part of our portfolio. At the same time, we are pleased to welcome Rose Park Hotel Auckland to the Marsden Hotel Group, officially joining us on 1 February 2026. Located near the Parnell Rose Gardens and moments from Auckland CBD, Rose Park Hotel is a well-established property with a strong local following. It fits naturally within our growing New Zealand portfolio. Our team is proud to bring its hospitality expertise to the hote

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 t

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 – Ind

We would like to congratulate Daria Varennikova, our Group Marketing Executive on successfully completing the BE Mentored Programme with Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA). This is a wonderful achievement. The BE Mentored Programme is a valuable initiative that supports learning, development, and meaningful connections across the business events industry. We would like to sincerely thank BEIA for their ongoing commitment to nurturing and empowering the next generation

Our Group Marketing Executive, Daria Varennikova, recently attended the North Shore Business Leaders Event with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at B:Hive, Smales Farm. It was an insightful morning hearing directly from the Prime Minister about New Zealand’s economic growth, development plans, and future opportunities. So much to consider - from international connections to education and social initiatives! A particularly exciting highlight for us in hospitality was learning

Our Marketing Executive, Daria Varennikova attended the Future Ready 2026  seminar with Booking.com at M Social in Auckland. As one of our most valued partners, Booking.com plays an essential role in connecting our hotels with travellers from all over the world. Staying up to date with the latest insights, innovations, and guest behaviour trends on the platform is key for us at Marsden Hotels - and this event was the perfect opportunity to do that. The Booking.com team sha

Traditionally, people wore costumes to ward off spirits - but we like to think our strong team spirit and sense of community can keep away all negativity just as well! It’s a wonderful excuse to pause, share a few laughs, and reconnect with our colleagues and guests while celebrating this fun and quirky day together. Our Ramada Albany team is always ahead when it comes to Halloween decorations – well done, team! 👏🎃

At Marsden Hotels, we always strive to stay ahead of changes in New Zealand’s tourism industry. Our Group Marketing Executive, Daria Varennikova, recently attended Tourism New Zealand’s “China Ready”  workshop at the Hilton Auckland. The session shared helpful insights into upcoming visa changes that will make it easier for Chinese travellers to visit New Zealand. From November, Chinese visitors travelling from Australia with a valid Australian visa can enter New Zealand for

On 7 October, we’re celebrating six amazing years since Ramada Suites by Wyndham Manukau first opened its doors in South Auckland — just...

This week, our Marsden Representative Group - Diliara Reed, Steve Woods, Jenil Bhakta, and Daria Varennikova - had the pleasure of...

Over the weekend, our Marsden Lake Resort management team, Tessa and Toby, had the pleasure of attending the Bloom Boutique Wedding Fair...

Over the weekend, our management team from Marsden Lake Resort – Toby Welford and Tessa Burnside-Woods – attended the Southland Wedding...

We’re thrilled to share some wonderful news - Marsden Viaduct in Auckland and Wyndham Garden Christchurch have now been officially...

We are delighted to share the exciting news that Marsden Group has three finalists in the prestigious Hospitality Awards for Excellence....

Celebrating Connections: Marsden Suites Albany Hosts Business North Shore’s After 5 Networking Event We’re thrilled to share a proud...

Marsden hotels recently attended the Business North Harbour networking event at the North Shore Golf Club. It was a fantastic opportunity...