Meet our Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners
Congratulations to our 2021 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners:
2021 Vision Insurance Overall Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the Year &
2021 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast of the Year
Barb & Dave Milina, Warblers Retreat, Albany
"... escape ... relax ... rejuvenate ..."
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In awarding Warblers Retreat Overall Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the Year, the judges commented “When an industry has been so affected by a world wide pandemic it is extra ordinary that we see businesses that have really turned themselves around to find a solution that works. Not only have our Vision Insurance Business Excellence Award Finalists done this but they have also created an incredible foundation to set themselves apart from the rest.
The beautiful Warblers Retreat has guests raving about their stays. Their sound and innovative business practices will stand them in such great stead going forward. With operators like Warblers Retreat, the hosted accommodation industry is in great hands. “
To see more of Warblers Retreat visit their website - click here.
2021 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast of the Year - Highly Commended
Waihi Beach Paradise Resort - Peter & Karen West To see more of Waihi Beach Paradise Resort visit their website - click here.
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Omaka Lodge, Taumarunui - Scott McPherson & Christopher Riches To see more of Omaka Lodge visit their website - click here. |
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2021 Vision Insurance Rising Star Bed & Breakfast of the Year
Samantha Winn, Quail Lodge, Papakura
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2021 Rising Star Bed & Breakfast of the Year was awarded to Samantha Winn, Quail Lodge, Papakura. Donna Brooke, Association President, said “To take on a property and get it to an already award winning property in less than two years, deserves recognition. Quail Lodge is an immaculate property in both presentation and hosting. “
To see more of Quail Lodge visit their website - click here.
2021 Vision Insurance Essence of Bed & Breakfast of the Year
Sharon & John Corbett, Accent House, Mapua
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2021 Essence of Bed & Breakfast of the Year was awarded to Sharon and John Corbett, Accent House, Mapua. “It is wonderful to see a past award winner crossing the stage again!! Sharon and John have continued to build and develop all areas of their business and go above and beyond hosting their guests in their home but also showcase their region and New Zealand and couple this with very sound business practices,” said Donna Brooke, Association President.
To see more of Accent House visit their website - click here.
2020 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners:
2020 Vision Insurance Overall Supreme Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year & 2020 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast Business of the YearGarth & Angie London, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo"The most precious gift we can give our guests is our time: we don’t sell rooms – we create an experience to cherish." |
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2020 Vision Insurance Exceptional Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year -Highly CommendedBarb & Dave Milina, Warblers Retreat, Albany |
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Highly CommendedRobert Day & Gary Mitchell, Ribbonwood Country House, Cheviot, |
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2020 Vision Insurance Rising Star Bed & Breakfast Business of the YearBrooke & Tim Trenwith, Relax at Red Earth Gardens, Onewhero |
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2020 Vision Insurance Rising Star Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year - Highly CommendedLouise & Dean Compton, Aston Road Villa, Waikanae |
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2020 Vision Insurance Essence of Bed & Breakfast Business of the YearGarry Mitchell & Robert Day, Ribbonwood Country House, Cheviot |
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2019 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners:
2019 Vision Insurance Supreme Bed & Breakfast Business of the YearBrian & Anthea Harvey, Bellbird Lodge, Kaiteriteri |
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Runner Up - Garth & Angie, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo |
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Runner Up - Barbara & Paul Linton, Morepork Riverside Lodge, Paihia |
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2019 Vision Insurance Emerging Bed & Breakfast Business of the Year -Heather & David Bridson, Acacia Heights Gardens, Taupo |
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Highly Commended - Willows Green |
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2019 Vision Insurance Host Bed & Breakfast of the Year -Barbara & Paul Linton, Morepork Riverside Lodge, Paihia |
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2018 Vision Insurance B&B Business Excellence Award Winners: |
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2018 Vision Insurance Supreme Bed & Breakfast Business of the YearGarth & Angie London, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo |
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2018 Vision Insurance Emerging Bed & Breakfast Business of the YearSharon & John Corbett, Accent House, Mapuia
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2018 Vision Insurance Host Bed & Breakfast Host of the YearRive Gauche B&B, Taupo |
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2016 Vision Insurance Excellence Awards |
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2016 Vision Insurance Supreme Bed & Breakfast of the YearGarth & Angie London, Whakaipo Lodge, Taupo |
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