International hotel chains are lining up to run a new hotel under development in Rotorua's central city, as the property magnates behind it turn their eyes to new developments within the city.
Work is under way to transform the Zen building on Arawa St from offices into a 140-room four-star hotel.
The hotel is being developed by well-known property magnates Chow Group, who plan to open the new hotel early next year.
John Chow said they were shortlisting from 10 international hotel management chains that wanted to operate the hotel.
Mr Chow said he expected to be able to confirm the winning tender in a couple of months.