Kelvyn Coffey has specialised exclusively in the sale of motels, motor inns and tourist hotels since 1984, with the forming of a company then known as South Island Motel Brokers Ltd. The business enjoyed success in the travellers’ accommodation industry market throughout the 1980's, with expansion of its activities into hotel brokerage (pubs and taverns) and later general business brokerage.

Having sold his interests in that agency, (which still operates today under a different name) he formed this company in 1995. The reason being that he wished to re-focus on specialising exclusively in travellers’ accommodation businesses. In 1996 he was appointed the South Island consultant to the Motel Association of New Zealand.

For many years Kelvyn provided advice and information to Motel Association of New Zealand members as part of the benefit of their membership.  MANZ merged with Hospitality New Zealand in 2015.   HNZ continues to receive many questions from members on matters relating to leases, rentals, market trends etc.  Hospitality New Zealand has a far larger membership and greater resources than did the Motel Association, so Kelvyn is a strong advocate for their services and is happy to receive and assist with a steady number of enquiries from the team at HNZ.

From small beginnings in the South Island in 1984, (in those days no one had heard of a specialist “motel broker”), Kelvyn is proud to now run a nationwide company with a brand that is well recognised and respected within the industry throughout New Zealand.  He appreciates his good fortune in having been able to build a team of dedicated and professional brokers with support crew second to none.

Kelvyn has seen the economic highs and lows and is happy to share his experience with anyone contemplating entering the business. He lives in Christchurch, happily married to Colleen since 1988, with four (now adult) children. When time permits, hobbies include cycling (no lycra), snowboarding, photography, reading and hi-fi.