Apply to join our community - it's easy!
To read our Code of Practice – click here.
To read our Quick Fact Sheet – click here.
To read our Membership Criteria - click here
Contact the Association Secretary, Alison Gygax, secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz for further information.
What do our members say?
The greatest benefit of joining has been meeting others in the Association which has been wonderful. Also knowing that there is a benchmark standard to work towards has been good to know and gives me goals to aspire towards in the future with my own business. Nathan @ Dovecote House
It’s a sense of security knowing we have the professional support from the Association - just a phone call away. Janice @ Pacific View B&B (with us for over 15+ years)
The Board have been working behind the scenes over the past 18 months to help all of us with the changing dynamics of the hosted accommodation market which has been invaluable. We would highly recommend joining the Assn. Sally @ Number 41 B&B
Facebook Group
Our Facebook Group is open to all bed and breakfast operators and here you can find information and ask questions all in a supportive environment– click here and request to join.
Join our community and receive:
We know you are already providing fantastic service however we can help you provide a world class service to your guests by providing you with best practice guidelines, business support and education. Our hosts receive up to date information in relevant areas such as health and safety, insurance, ACC, etc.
Share stories and experiences with your local hosted accommodation community through local events, our regional groups and on our Facebook Group page – where all hosted accommodation operators can seek feedback and ask questions from other members. To join our Facebook Group – https://www.facebook.com/groups/bedandbreakfastnz
Our National conference and the opportunity to work with business mentors ensures you are fully supported wherever you are on your business journey.
Mentoring / Education – The members’ section of our website is an invaluable resource for our community providing up to date news and information. Along with this hosts have access to mentors to help them with business guidance and issues. Our mentors have years of experience running their own businesses and are happy to help you no matter your query.
Best Practice Guidelines – Along with our library of information we have developed our Guide to Running Successful Hosted Accommodation and our Quality Assurance Programme. The Guide provides you with information required across a wide range of topics for when you start operating (and also serves as a reminder for those who have been operating for some time). This is followed by our Quality Assurance Programme - a unique programme created to help B&B owners learn and meet best practice guidelines, operate their businesses safely and exceed guest expectations. We support you through the completion of this Programme to becoming an Assessed Member of the Association which then offers you further business development opportunities.
Advocacy on your behalf – You will be aware of Government and Local Bodies issues concerning B&Bs. We ensure these issues are addressed by providing feedback on their policies and regulations – ensuring they are favourable to you and your business. We work collaboratively with accommodation associations and tourism bodies to ensure your voice is heard in the tourism industry.
Further benefits include:
The Member Only section of the Association's website containing a large amount of helpful information, advice and templates – all free of charge to our host members.
Facebook Group page – where members can seek feedback and ask questions from other members.
Guide to Running Successful Hosted Accommodation - a Guide created by experienced operators to help ensure you start off on the right foot. It covers best practice guidelines, business support and legal obligations.
Quality Assurance Programme – a unique programme created to help hosted accommodation owners learn and meet best practice guidelines, operate their businesses safely and exceed guest expectations.
Excellence Awards – we love to share the success stories of our members and this is the perfect showcase for members to shine. There are three categories – Exceptional Hosted Accommodation Business of the Year (for those who have been operating longer than two years); Rising Star Hosted Accommodation of the Year (for those who have been operating for less than two years) and Essence of Hosted Accommodation (focusing on those who showcase what hosted accommodation is all about).
A listing on our promotional 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.
Our National Conference provides opportunities for you to extend your knowledge, share information and meet other B&B operators.
ITO Trade Show – (for Assessed Members only) 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 trade show 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. You can see these on our Sponsors page.
Our Bed & Breakfast Association Members Discount Card – This card allows you to receive discounts at 20 different suppliers. Discounts vary and all you need to do is show your Member Benefit Card or buy online to receive access to these benefits.
Suppliers include Away to Go, Beaurepaires, Big Save Furniture, Bunnings, Burns & Ferrall, Carters, Dulux, Elite Energy, ezi car rental, Give Plants, Guthrie Bowron, Hertz, Idea Electrical, Mico Plumbing, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels, Noel Leeming, OfficeMax, Pit Stop, PlaceMakers, Repco, The Coffee Club, Torpedo7, Warehouse Stationery. To see a full list click here
Fisher & Paykel – Member only discounts on all Fisher & Paykel products.
Mobil Discount Card - offering up to 9c a litre off the pump price.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa– www.tia.org.nz. As a Full Member of the Bed & Breakfast Association NEW ZEALAND, you have the opportunity to join Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) as an Affiliate Member for just $210.00 (plus. GST) and enjoy the many privileges this offers. As an individual bed and breakfast owner, TIA Affiliate membership offers you:
- Weekly updates on tourism news, relevant insight and advice and practical tips on a range of topics including health & safety, employment law and social media in Te Aka Tāpoi, TIA’s e-newsletter;
- A significant saving on registration fees to attend TIA events, including TIA Regional events;
- Improve your bottom line through access to business savings, advice and insight across insurance, energy, telecommunications, banking and training from TIA’s strategic partners – Marsh, Westpac and ServiceIQ;
- Savings on accommodation, transport and other services when you travel for business and leisure;
- Promote your business with a free listing on TIA’s website www.tia.org.nz.
Membership
When join you can choose:
- to simply take advantage of the learning, support and advocacy provided by the Association; or
- take your business to the next level and be assessed meeting minimum quality standards.
Annual subscription fees
The annual membership subscription fee for membership of BBANZ is $285 including GST.
Apply to join our community now!
To read our Code of Practice –click here.
To read our Quick Fact Sheet – click here
To read our Membership Criteria - click here
For an application form to become a Member – click here or
Contact the Association Secretary, Alison Gygax, secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz for further information
A united voice is essential to ensure the interests of bed and breakfast owners are recognised and promoted at all levels of local government and within the tourism industry.
A united voice is essential to ensure the interests of bed and breakfast owners are recognised and promoted at all levels of local government and within the tourism industry.
Interested in opening a B&B and aren't sure what your responsibilities and obligations are? Click here to download our Quick Fact Sheet detailing these and or simply email secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz
Enquiry:
If you'd like to join the Association please complete the Membership Application form - download it here. If you'd like to talk further about joining or request some further information, please complete the enquiry form below.