Palmerston North Hotel and Conference Centre Joins Distinction Hotels Group
Distinction Hotels is delighted to announce the latest addition to its New Zealand-owned and operated hotel group --
Travelodge Hotel Palmerston North.
Distinction Hotels has purchased the Palmerston North hotel and will be taking over operations from May 28 2014, when it
will be rebranded to Distinction Palmerston North Hotel & Conference Centre.
The elegant 4-star hotel is situated in the hub of Palmerston North’s buoyant CBD. It is just a few minutes’ walk from
lively cafes, shops, theatres, art galleries, the museum and the convention centre. Boasting 85 well appointed, modern
guest rooms, it is the ideal accommodation choice for the smart traveller.
The property offers one of the largest conference venues in the lower North Island, with four meeting rooms and
extensive on-site professional, conference co-ordination services, catering for smaller groups or up to 500 delegates.
Further complementing the meeting facilities is the hotel’s cosmopolitan restaurant and two stylish bars.
Distinction Hotels Chief Executive Duncan Fletcher said the group’s latest acquisition was a strategic move to offer
additional services and accommodation options.
“The Palmerston North hotel specialises in meetings, functions and conferences and we know the demand is there,” he
said.
“We see this as a great opportunity to grow Distinction’s corporate and conference portfolio by refining and adding to
the services already offered.”
With its latest acquisition, the Distinction Hotels Group will now have a portfolio of 11 hotels in locations throughout
New Zealand. These are comprised of premium Distinction Hotels and the group’s ‘sister’ Discovery Hotels brand which
includes three 3-star hotels.
About Distinction Hotels Group
100% New Zealand owned and operated, the Distinction Hotels Group offers eight premium hotels in the North and South
Island, featuring elegant accommodation and comprehensive conference venue facilities. Distinction Hotels prides itself
on providing an international standard of accommodation for the discerning traveller. In 2011 the group launched its
'sister' Discovery brand. Discovery Hotels offer a range of great value accommodation options to suit all travellers,
combined with true outstanding 'Kiwi' hospitality. Discovery Hotels are currently located in Whangarei, Ruapehu and
Queenstown.
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