The Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand (BBANZ) held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) for 2025 last week. Following demand, the Association has amended its rules to allow some Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) properties to apply for membership. It recognises that there are STRA properties that are of high quality and deliver experiences not so far removed from what hosted properties deliver.
The Association also made the decision to invest in developing a new website to better enable visitors and agents to easily find quality assured, hosted properties across New Zealand.
Leadership updates include the election of Garth London as President, succeeding Anne-Marie Johnson. Garth brings extensive tourism experience and a focus on growing the hosted segment. Laura Cornall, of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, also joins the board, strengthening the Association’s voice in sustainable tourism.
Guest Satisfaction
The Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand represents it members providing hosted accommodation across New Zealand. This segment has typically ranked highest in guest satisfaction across all accommodation types and makes a significant contribution to New Zealand’s reputation as a welcoming and friendly destination.
It is in high demand world-wide from discerning and sophisticated travellers who are increasingly looking for authentic experiences. Demand typically exceeds supply during the busy international season.
The segment is not to be confused with the Airbnb or STRA, where properties are typically not hosted.
Bed and Breakfast member hosts are knowledgeable locals curating experiences specifically for individual guests. BBANZ see this difference as being an important message, at a time when STRA property numbers have exploded and is a challenge that the Association is meeting head-on.
Member properties include boutique and luxury lodges, farm-stays and character homes, many in unique locations.
