TFE Hotels has announced the establishment of a New Zealand Country Office off the back of a multi-property management agreement with Heritage Hotels.
Under the agreement, Heritage Hotels retains ownership of its portfolio in New Zealand. TFE Hotels will manage more than 500 rooms across five properties, including the Adine Citylife Auckland and Rendezvous Heritage Auckland helmed by cluster general manager, Akash Sood.
In Wellington, the Adina CityLife Wellington, under the leadership of Oytun Cevik, gives TFE and apartment-style accommodation offering in the capital whilst in the south, Adina also establishes a brand presence in Christchurch with the Adina Heritage Christchurch, managed by Astrid McGowan. The 175-room Rendezvous Heritage Queenstown rounds out the offering, delivering a strong MICE and leisure offering in New Zealand’s adventure capital, with TFE currently recruiting for a general manager.
Warwick Kahl joined TFE Hotels in July 2022 as regional general manager for QLD, NT, WA, and NZ, bringing strong domestic and international experience across several asset classes.
In speaking about the appointment, TFE Hotels’ senior director of operations ANZ, Tish Nyar, said Kahl’s experience in the New Zealand market will be critical in ensuring the smooth transition of the Heritage Hotels into the TFE portfolio.
“New Zealand had always been a growth market for TFE Hotels, with the strategic partnership with Heritage Hotels would offer expanded choice to international visitors into New Zealand,” he said. “The NZ country team, led by Warwick will not only deliver and drive the success of our New Zealand properties but will also provide a strong foundation to support our future growth and expansion in the region.”
TFE Hotels also appointed Meghana Ghole in the newly created role of director of finance New Zealand, based in TFE’s country office in Auckland. Meghana is an experienced hospitality finance expert, having previously worked at Heritage Hotels and Rydges Hotels & Resorts.
In speaking about the appointment, TFE’s global director of finance operations, Parthiv Merchant, said Meghana’s technical expertise and data analysis skills would be invaluable in contributing to the success of the New Zealand hotel portfolio.
“Meghana specialises in financial reporting, analysis, and strategic business planning and will be focused on driving business growth and optimising financial performance,” Merchant said. “We look forward to having her on the team.”
Jason Stobbs has also been appointed as director of revenue New Zealand, joining Warwick as the senior leadership team in market. Jason joined TFE as the reservations manager in Darwin in April 2017, before moving into the Revenue team in 2018.
“During his tenure with TFE, Jason has worked across several roles and regions, including a stint in Europe as part of our Go Global exchange program,” Nyar said. “Jason’s expertise and contributions have been invaluable over the last several years, and his properties have thrived under his guidance, and we wish him every success in his new role.”
Opening special: Stay 2, save 20 per cent in New Zealand
From Auckland to Wellington in the North Island, to Christchurch in the South, a stay at the newest hotels in the TFE Hotels’ New Zealand network, Adina CityLife Wellington, Adina Citylife Auckland, Rendezvous Heritage Auckland, and Adina Heritage Christchurch, puts guests in the heart of the action.
Guests who book a two nights’ stay at one of these hotels between 2 December and 21 September will save 20 per cent off the best available rate. Plus, if plans change, guests can cancel up to 2pm, one day before their arrival date.
