Bed & Breakfast Association New Zealand works exclusively to support you - New Zealand Bed and Breakfast Hosts
To read our Code of Practice –click here.
To read our Quick Fact Sheet - click here.
For an application form to become a Member – click here Join now and save $50. You can either pay an annual fee or pay monthly - even by credit card ; or
Contact the Association Secretary, Fiona Rollings, secretary@bandbassociation.co.nz for further information
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.
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.
Best Practice Guidelines - Our Quality Assurance Programme provides hosts with practical information and guidance in all areas. We support you in running your business and can take you through to becoming a Gold Member of the Association offering you further business development opportunities.
Share stories and experiences with your local bed and breakfast community through local events. Our National conference and the opportunity to work with business mentors ensure 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.
Community Resources - Combined with our regular newsletters and blogs, the members’ section of our website is an invaluable resource for owners. It contains a wealth of information and templates all relevant to our businesses.
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.
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.
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 B&B Business of the Year (for those who have been operating longer than two years); Rising Star B&B of the Year (for those who have been operating for less than two years) and Essence of B&B (focusing on those who showcase what hosted accommodation is all about).
A listing on our promotional website, www.bedandbreakfastnz.co.nz. and mobile app (for Gold Members only). 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.
Facebook Marketing page - where we profile our Gold 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 – (for Gold 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 - 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.
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:
There are two levels of membership:
The membership fee for full membership of BBANZ is $300 including GST (and ongoing $270 per annum).
For an application form to become a Member – click here; or