Industry Conversations
Watch interviews and discussions with leading accommodation professionals from around New Zealand.
Welcome to HospoGuy
Helping New Zealand Accommodation Operators Succeed
Helping New Zealand accommodation operators succeed through experience, industry insights, practical advice, technology updates, supplier connections and hospitality conversations.
HospoGuy is Bernard Burke's hospitality industry platform for operators who want useful conversations, trusted introductions, plain-English education and practical business support from someone who understands the accommodation sector from the inside.
- Motels
- Boutique Hotels
- Holiday Parks
- Serviced Apartments
- Bed & Breakfasts
- Small Accommodation Businesses
Meet Bernard Burke – HospoGuy
A trusted hospitality advisor, commentator and industry resource
With more than 20 years of hands-on experience in New Zealand accommodation and hospitality, Bernard has worked across motels, hotels, resorts, apartment hotels, holiday parks and hospitality technology businesses.
Bernard has worked with accommodation operators throughout New Zealand and has presented workshops, industry events and educational sessions helping owners and managers improve performance, guest satisfaction and confidence in their business decisions.
Experience includes
- Property Management
- General Management
- Revenue Management
- Distribution & Online Travel Agencies
- Hospitality Technology
- Business Development
- Industry Education
- Operational Improvements
What You'll Find On HospoGuy
Industry knowledge, supplier connections and practical advice in one place
Hospitality Technology
Learn about tools, systems, automation and innovations helping accommodation businesses operate more efficiently.
Industry News
Stay informed about developments affecting New Zealand accommodation operators.
Supplier Spotlight
Discover products and services designed specifically for accommodation and hospitality businesses.
Practical Advice
Real-world tips and ideas from experienced operators, suppliers and industry experts.
HospoGuy Chats
Accommodation and hospitality personalities sharing what operators need to know
HospoGuy will feature chats with well-known accommodation and hospitality personalities, discussing their views on the industry and the opportunities ahead for New Zealand operators.
Look out for interviews covering industry trends, revenue management, guest experience, technology, marketing, staffing, operations and future opportunities.
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Industry trends
Revenue management
Guest experience
Technology
Marketing
Staffing
Operations
Future opportunities
Hospitality Technology Explained
Software, automation and innovation without the jargon
HospoGuy will bring new hospitality technology, supplier ideas and useful business solutions to the market, explained clearly for accommodation operators.
We will regularly showcase new technology, software and innovations that can help accommodation businesses improve profitability, efficiency and guest satisfaction.
Check back regularly as we introduce solutions and explain how they can work for your property, including hospitality software, automation, guest experience technology, distribution tools and sponsor solutions.
Gold Sponsor
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Vision Insurance
HospoGuy proudly acknowledges Vision Insurance as our Gold Sponsor. Thank you to James McFarlane and the Vision Insurance team for supporting HospoGuy and the New Zealand hospitality accommodation industry.