New Zealand's national bed and breakfast association

We are New Zealand’s national association working exclusively to support bed and breakfast operators.

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Bed & Breakfast Association NEW ZEALAND Incorporated is a non-profit organisation incorporated under the Incorporated Societies Act 1908

The Association was established in 1986 as the NZ Association of Farm and Home Hosts, with guidance and support from the New Zealand Tourism Board and industry operators.

Its primary purpose is to provide a unified national voice for hosted accommodation owners and to promote consistent standards across the country. The Association’s objectives are focused on supporting members in every aspect of their businesses, ensuring quality, professionalism, and growth within the industry.

We provide shared professional expertise

The Association works for its members providing up to date information in relevant areas such as health and safety, insurance, ACC, regional rating criteria, etc., enabling members to provide a service to their 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 their region and by attending the annual Bed & Breakfast Conference, the Association empowers hosted accommodation 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 heard in the tourism industry.

Our Commitment to You:

We will endeavour to help you and your business provide a world class service to your guests by providing you with best practice guidelines, business support and education. 

  • to simply take advantage of the learning, support and advocacy provided by the Association; or
  • to take your business to the next level and be assessed meeting minimum quality standards.
  • 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 members.
  • Our Facebook Group page – where members can seek feedback and ask questions from other members.
  • 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. Completing this programme leads to becoming a Quality Assessed Member.
  • Excellence Awards – we love to share the success stories of our members and this is the perfect showcase for members to shine and promote their businesses. 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).
  • Our National Conference (including our AGM) 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 usually 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. 
  • Our Bed & Breakfast Association Members Discount Card – which offers discounts at 20 different retailers.
  • Tourism Industry Association – www.tianz.org.nz.  As a full member of the BBANZ, you have the opportunity to join the Tourism Industry Aotearoa New Zealand (TIA) as an Affiliate Member for just $241.50 (incl. GST) and enjoy the many privileges this offers. 

And if you’d like, you also get to have a say in how our Association operates, what we provide you and how we advocate for you. We are operated by our members for our members.

We look forward to working with you!

Let’s grow and strengthen the hosted accommodation sector together

New Zealand’s national Bed & Breakfast association working exclusively to support bed and breakfast operators.

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