‘Not everyone is looking for a 200 plus capacity room in a hotel. We are seeing a real appetite for boutique and off the eaten track venues and accommodation,’ says Frend.

Unique Says & Experiences represents nearly 20 different suppliers, including Hapuku Lodge & Tree Houses in Kaikoura and The Marlborough Lodge in Blenheim.

(More Convene South coverage in the September – October issue of Meeting Newz – at press now.)