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Bevinco helps many hospitality businesses to manage their alcohol stock levels to minimise waste and maximise profit. Managing director, Peter Nelson has some great advice that will discourage and safe guard your business.

The 2012 Awards for Excellence entries are now open and we are pleased to introduce two new Award categories - Best Cafe and Best Environmental, Sustainable and Ethical Practice. The entry forms are on their way to members or available on our website.

National president, Adam Cunningham believes that it is time for members to consider price adjustments as costs increase for hospitality operators and small New Zealand businesses alike.

Wine bottle reuse is coming and is greener than recycling. Green Bottle NZ has a great opportunity for on premise businesses to become Greener. Have your say and go into draw to win a case Brancott Estate Living Land!

Here are the latest Hotel occupancy rates for February 2011 and 2012 listed by regional tourism organisation areas. The overall occupancy rate in February 2012 was 46.5%, down 1.3% compared to 47.8% in February 2011.

Fine Food New Zealand has proven itself to be one of the industry's key events that is not to be missed! Treat yourself to come along to FFNZ to see and experience industry events and meet innovative exhibitors from around the world!

The Association is pleased to announce the launch of its own training academy called the Hospitality NZ Training Academy. This Training Academy delivers a range of programmes that is focused on lifting the profitability of hospitality businesses.

Obtaining earthquake insurance cover for your business can be frustrating. Marsh, who administer Hospitality Insurance Solutions, has arranged for a specialist facility to provide commercial earthquake cover for hospitality businesses.

SKYLights brings live, action- packed sports to your screens for the month of May. Super Rugby, ANZ Championship of netball, FA Cup Final and so much more. Click here for more information.

The NZ King Salmon Nelson Hospitality Awards evening this week celebrated the talent and outstanding performance of many local hospitality staff, suppliers and businesses. Congratulations to all Award winners and finalists for 2012.