Motel Association of New Zealand Conference 2009
I have been learning, networking, gaining new skills, meeting old friends, making new friends and generally receiving a huge benefit over this weekend by attending the 2009 Motel Association of New Zealand conference.
This annual event is a highlight on many a motelier’s calendar and this year was no exception. Held in the Marlborough convention centre the conference hosted delegates and trades people from throughout New Zealand. As usual the C.E.O., the board and the administration staff at the Motel Association created a great event which was enjoyed by all and held great educational and networking opportunities. Those moteliers who attend the event learn about working on their business rather than in it and gain skills which give them a distinct advantage.
Amongst a host of great speakers this year Craig Rust gave an insight in to the financial statistics you need to monitor and how these affect your business. Details of how to anlayse your business and create growth rather than just assuming you are doing okay. Debra Bell spoke on relationships and how to work together in a husband and wife business. Mathew Mayne gave advice on making life easier in the technical world with tips on easier e-mail among other things. Melissa Clark-Reynolds spoke on the recession and looking at the sustainability of your business. Can it continue forever? And to wrap it up Gary McCormack ended with a hilarious commentary on small business and motels.
On top of the education and business building information there were the social events. Plenty of opportunities to network, gain further knowledge from experienced moteliers and also have a good time. The Friday night Marlborough markets function provided good food and entertainment from the Irish duo who managed to show us all a bit of Irish dancing and a lot of laughter. The Saturday gala dinner was a formal event with the presentation of the AA host award which went to The Edgewater Motel Te Anau. Congratulations. The evening was rounded off with fantastic music by The Beat Girls.
The Motel Association announced three new initiatives at conference being a new logo and branding, a change to the duty motel system to make it accessible to all motel association members as part of their membership and the establishment of the Norm Barry trust.
All in all the conference was another event which those moteliers who attended will have gained a huge benefit from. Congratulations to The Motel Association and the Marlborough conference committee on the planning and running of a great conference. I look forward to next year’s event.
July 28 2009 04:06 pm | Uncategorized
Motella on 28 Jul 2009 at 9:51 pm #
Hey Kathie, great overview of a busy weekend.
Almost felt like being there
Where’s the link for all the juicy gossip…?
Kathie Shepard on 29 Jul 2009 at 6:56 pm #
You should know that what goes on tour stays on tour. I did hear the name Stewart mentioned a lot though!!!
Esther on 05 Aug 2009 at 9:47 am #
Thanks for a great overview –well done to Waikato team, I hear they made there presence felt. Sorry couldnt be there this year, But wont miss next year for the world –