On the 14th January, Malcolm McCrae was awarded a Lifetime Membership to the Manawatu Motel Assocation (MMA). The MMA award was in recognition of "personal knowledge, industry related assistance and valued support he has generously and willingly extended to members of the Manawatu Motel Association." Debbie Suisted, President.

Motels in New Zealand: Comprises over 1,700 estabishments which host 34% of all guest nights-more than any other form of accommodation. The majority of motel guests are domestic visitors.         

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Motel Association of New Zealand:  whose members account for 65% of all motels. 80% of motels are leased business operations. The motel sector employes 8,450 employees. 1227 motels or 70% employes 5 or fewer employees. Motel guests stay on average 1.82 nights.

Sky Colmar Brunton Research customer buying habits with reference to accommodation.  They say that according to their research 20% of Motel business is derived from drive ins. Guests make decisions while they drive down the road and drive in. When considering to purchase a motel look for street appeal.

MANZ , the Motel Association of New Zealand is the national trade body for the New Zealand motel industry, with over 1000 member properties throughout the length of the country.

An Introduction to Purchasing or Leasing a Motel: Guidance for Prospective Moteliers. MANZ has published an introductory guide for prospective moteliers entitled An Introduction to Purchasing or Leasing a Motel: Guidance for Prospective Moteliers. This document provides useful, first-up advice, and is an essential part of anyone's preparation before entering motelling as a career.