| 11 REGIONAL DEVELOPMENT Quest Apartment Hotels: Quest Hastings T T Karen Phelps Accommodation group opens two properties Quest Hastings, with 36 apartments, opened for business on June 26. 59 BROADLANDS RD, Domestic • Commercial • Industrial Covering the Hawkes’ Bay Area 201 Jervois Street, HASTINGS | P: (06) 878 9332 E: hastings@laserelectrical.co.nz Specialised Designer ConcreteTM Exposed Aggregate RibRaft ® New Zealand’s largest & most respected national supplier of CERTIFIED CONCRETE® Firth are proud to be associated with Quest Hotel Hastings www.firth.co.nz 0800 CONCRETE (0800 266 273) Quest Apartment Hotels (NZ) has opened two new properties within a week of each other. Chief Operating Officer of Quest Apartment Hotels (NZ) Adrian Turner attributes the growth to the company’s dedication to managing relationships with landlords, supporting local partners and focusing on the needs of the corporate travel market. The latest additions to the independently owned and operated accommodation group are Quest Mt Maunganui and Quest Hastings, which opened on June 12 and 26 respectively. Adrian believes that the two new additions to the company’s portfolio will not only support existing corporate clients but also provide an opportunity for new clients to experience the boutique apartment hotels offered by Quest. Adrian says that Quest Mt Maunganui, 41 apartments, and Quest Hastings, 36 apartments, are designed to cater to the diverse needs of the market. The properties offer a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments to accommodate short and extended stays for corporate travellers as well as weekend visitors to the Bay of Plenty and Hawkes Bay regions. “Our goal is always to have properties in the best location with access to the amenities that make a stay at a Quest easy and uncomplicated,” says Adrian. Located at 2 Rata Street, Quest Mt Maunganui was built by Marra Construction and is conveniently situated between the iconic Mount Maunganui and the Port of Tauranga, with a distance of just 1.4 kilometres from both. Additionally, it offers easy access to the main shopping district, making it an ideal choice for visitors, says Adrian. Franchise Directors Avelien and Tere Strickland will operate the property. Avelien, who previously worked in the Quest Corporate Office, brings a wealth of experience to this new venture in the Bay of Plenty. Quest Hastings is situated at 304 Eastbourne Street East in Hastings, just behind the recently opened Hawkes Bay Arts & Events Centre. With its central location in the heart of the city, it is a perfect choice for travellers to the region. The property is set to be operated by Scott and Sonia Bellingham, with Scott having already gained valuable experience working within Quest properties in Australia and New Zealand. “After gaining valuable experience as a property manager with Quest in both Australia and New Zealand, I set my sights on becoming a franchisee,” says Scott reflecting on his decision to become a franchisee. “So when the chance to operate a brand-new property in Hastings presented itself, I jumped at the opportunity. As a franchisee, I am excited to continue providing exceptional service to guests while also utilizing my business skills to ensure the success of the property.” The apartments offer spacious accommodation, with the one-bedroom apartments featuring a separate bedroom with a king-size bed and wardrobe, a comfortable living area with a sofa and LCD TV, a fully equipped kitchen, and a European-style laundry. The modern bathrooms are equipped with all the necessary amenities for a comfortable stay. For guests looking for a more compact option, the well-appointed studios at both properties provide a stylish and open-plan space to unwind and relax. Each studio includes a comfortable king-size bed, apartment-controlled air conditioning, a modern ensuite bathroom, and a fully equipped kitchenette. Adrian says these studios are ideal for both leisure and business travellers, with work desks and highspeed internet access available. Additionally, Quest offers two-bedroom apartments for families and small groups wanting additional privacy. They feature a master bedroom with ensuite and LCD TV and a second bedroom that can be configured as a king-size bed or two single beds. The second bathroom contains a shower-over-bath and private laundry facilities. Continuing the company’s growth trajectory Quest will also open its third Christchurch property with the opening of Quest on Cambridge Terrace in November 2023.
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