... in the 2018 TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards, 7 of the top 10 B&Bs in New Zealand are members of our Association.
To read our membership criteria and code of practice –click here.
For an application form to become a Full Member – click here;
For an application form to become an Associate Member - click here; or
Contact the Association Secretary, Fiona Rollings, secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz for further information
The Association works for its members providing up to date information in relevant areas such as health and safety, insurance, ACC, etc., and enables you to provide a world class service to your guests by the provision of best practice guidelines, business support and training. Along with a business listing on our website, the ability to network with members in your region and at our Bed & Breakfast Conference, the Association empowers bed and breakfast owners to effectively manage challenges that have the potential to adversely affect the viability of their businesses.
The Association also lobbies Government and Local Bodies on issues ensuring their policies and regulations are favourable to bed and breakfast owners. We work with other accommodation associations and tourism bodies to ensure the voice of bed and breakfast owners is heard in the tourism industry.
Regular updates are provided to members on issues affecting bed and breakfasts. This, combined with the members’ section of our website, an invaluable resource for Bed & Breakfast owners providing up to date news and information, ensures our members have all the information and resources required to run a successful business.Check our separate website where we market our members' properties - www.bedandbreakfastnz.co.nz. All these properties are quality assessed and full members of the Association.
A listing on our marketing website, www.bedandbreakfastnz.co.nz. and mobile app. Our innovative website and mobile app offers members the ability to list their properties showing live availability, updated either manually or connected via a channel management system.
Access to the Member Only section of the Association's website which contains a large amount of helpful information, advice and templates enabling you to operate a successful bed and breakfast.
Facebook Group page - where members can seek feedback and ask questions from other members as well as the Board.
Facebook Marketing page - where we profile our members properties and provide information those staying in bed and breakfast properties may be interested in.
Our National Conference provides opportunities for you to extend your knowledge, share information and meet other B&B operators,
ITO Trade Show - this event is held in conjunction with our National Conference each year and allows those members who wish to work with Travel agents (Inbound Tour Operators) to attend a separate tradeshow where they can make contact with a number of Inbound Tour Operators from around the country.
Access to our Sponsors and Business Partners who provide specialist products for B&B operators.
Tourism Industry Association - www.tianz.org.nz. As a Full Member of the Bed & Breakfast Association NEW ZEALAND, you have the opportunity to join the Tourism Industry Aotearoa New Zealand (TIA) as an Affiliate Member for just $178.25 (incl. GST) and enjoy the many privileges this offers. As an individual bed and breakfast owner, TIA Affiliate membership offers you:
Our Members Discount Card - which offers discounts at 20 different retailers
Fisher & Paykel - Member only discounts on all Fisher & Paykel products.
Mobil Discount Card - offering up to 9c a litre off the pump price
Free Hotel Magazine subscription
The Association’s membership is open to four home based accommodation sections:
Any other home based accommodation provider that the Association, in its absolute discretion, deems suitable.
Members belonging to our Association must meet minimum quality standards and their properties are assessed on joining and at three yearly intervals – giving assurance to travellers that those properties promoting the Association logo provide a first-class quality experience.
The membership fee for full membership of BBANZ is $290 including GST (and ongoing $265 per annum)
If you are thinking about opening a bed and breakfast and need help and information then join as an Associate Member ($200) and upgrade to a full membership when your is nearly ready to business open.