Hospitality NZ Chief Executive, Julie White has described the government decision to remove the COVID-19 traffic light system as the best news hospitality and accommodation businesses have heard for more than two years.
“At last,” Ms White said.
“Operators have been hanging out for this news for a very long time.
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“This will make a difference to all businesses, big and small, as it will hopefully give more people the confidence they have been waiting for to socialise in venues, cafes, and restaurants.
“Now is the time to get going and make up for lost ground.
“Many businesses are still recovering from the restrictions of the past two years, and with our borders now open, there is real light at the end of the tunnel.
“Dare we hope for our best summer since 2019?
“On behalf of all hospitality and accommodation venues throughout the country, I would like to
shout out to Kiwis for their ongoing support during these past two years.
“Without your support during these testing times for us all, often going out of your way to visit our venues, for some it has meant you have saved businesses, jobs and kept communities going.
“Now let’s celebrate our freedom together.”
Mike Parker-Brown is a UK-trained and qualified journalist and an award-winning travel communicator with more than 30 years experience.
Since 2002, Mike has worked as a freelance writer and PR consultant providing his services to major organisations in Australia and internationally in the tourism, aviation, hospitality, recruitment and export marketing sectors.