NZHOA unites with industry bodies seeking ongoing Government support
Industry organisations have united to seek assurance from Government about plans for ongoing financial support.
NZHOA has supported a letter to Prime Minister Jacinda Arden representing tourism, travel, aviation, hospitality and event sectors.
We’re seeking a targeted wage subsidy extension similar to what has been implemented in Australia where the Government’s JobKeeper programme has been extended until March 2021 for the tourism sector.
Travellers to pay share of isolation hotel stays
The Government has announced how much travellers will have to contribute to their stay in managed isolation hotels.
The new legislation will be rushed through Parliament in the coming weeks.
Full Impact of Covid-19 still to come
One of the country’s largest hotel owners, Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand, is describing its future outlook as ‘grim’ with the sector still very much in survival mode.
In announcing its half-year profit, MCK is expecting lower occupancy, lower margins and minimal profit as the global economy worsens and people tighten their belts.
New Zealand Hotel Market Snapshot
A report by Colliers international into the New Zealand Hotel Market Q2 2020 predicts a return to wider inbound international travel by early 2021.
Our short-term recovery will remain dependent on domestic travel for the remainder of the year with the trans-Tasman bubble currently off the table.
Protection for migrant workers
Temporary migrant workers will be better protected by new changes announced by Government designed to address exploitation.
Due to the impacts of COVID-19, many migrants who are on temporary visas and unable to return home may currently find that they’re in a more vulnerable position than before the pandemic arrived on our shores.
Find out about the new legislative changes here.
NZ’s Covid-19 response on international pedestal
New Zealand has once again been praised by the World Health Organisation for our Covid-19 response and early adoption of advice on containing the virus.
We’re been recognised for our decisive action around physical distancing, hand hygiene, testing, contact tracing and quarantining.
Join NZHOA so we can continue to be a strong industry voice representing the real issues our sector faces as we work together to get through Covid-19 and out the other side.
Amy Robens
Executive Director
New Zealand Hotel Owners Association
021 399 544
amy@nzhoa.com