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“Good growth done well” – Doolan on solutions for tourism’s future 15th November 2023 /

“Good growth done well” – Doolan on solutions for tourism’s future

NZ could do with its own version of Surfers Paradise or Las Vegas, says HCA’s strategic director.


Wednesday Letter: Tourism needs “a contest of ideas” 25th October 2023 /

Wednesday Letter: Tourism needs “a contest of ideas”

The industry must set priorities and work collaboratively with govt if it wants change, writes HCA’s James Doolan.


New govt must change attitude towards tourism – HCA’s Doolan 16th October 2023 /

New govt must change attitude towards tourism – HCA’s Doolan

The incoming government must reform its funding and governance of tourism, says Hotel Council Aotearoa.


…but slower hotel demand than expected prompts playing long game 20th July 2023 /

…but slower hotel demand than expected prompts playing long game

Hotels expect a short-term boost but it is global exposure industry hopes to convert.


Auckland budget cuts “excessive, ill-timed, damaging” – hotel industry 29th March 2023 /

Auckland budget cuts “excessive, ill-timed, damaging” – hotel industry

Hotel Council Aotearoa says plans to slash destination marketing and events attraction will hurt the region’s recovery.


Review 2022: HCA’s James Doolan on lobbying, labour and China 8th December 2022 /

Review 2022: HCA’s James Doolan on lobbying, labour and China

In our 2022 Year in Review, we hear from some of tourism’s top stakeholders about the year that was and what’s ahead in 2023.


First NZ AHICE conference mobilises hotel industry’s voice 13th October 2022 /

First NZ AHICE conference mobilises hotel industry’s voice

About 450 delegates are expected at today’s inaugural Aotearoa Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition at Pullman Auckland.


Hospo, hotels welcome immigration changes for chefs 10th October 2022 /

Hospo, hotels welcome immigration changes for chefs

Hospitality New Zealand and Hotel Council Aotearoa have welcomed changes to immigration settings that will enable unqualified chefs to work in New Zealand.


Cost increases, reduced labour, uncertain demand – what’s ahead for hotels as inflation bites? 20th July 2022 /

Cost increases, reduced labour, uncertain demand – what’s ahead for hotels as inflation bites?

The rising cost of doing business is flowing through the hotel industry at a volatile point in their recovery with demand still uncertain.


Hotel Council Aotearoa brings AHICE to NZ 15th July 2022 /

Hotel Council Aotearoa brings AHICE to NZ

Hotel Council Aotearoa is bringing the Australasian Hotel Industry Conference and Exhibition to New Zealand.


Hotel industry slams Supreme Court appeal over APTR 9th December 2021 /

Hotel industry slams Supreme Court appeal over APTR

Auckland Council wants to be allowed “to keep being unfair,” says Hotel Council Aotearoa.


Hospo highly reliant on out-of-town visitors – HCA 15th September 2021 /

Hospo highly reliant on out-of-town visitors – HCA

Almost 44% of food and beverage outlet revenues are from visitors, says Hotel Council Aotearoa.


Lockdown extension “disaster” for Auckland operators… 14th September 2021 /

Lockdown extension “disaster” for Auckland operators…

Smaller tourism businesses are failing, prompting calls for a rethink of the government’s elimination strategy.


Tourism leaders support lockdown, fear Delta hits businesses harder 18th August 2021 /

Tourism leaders support lockdown, fear Delta hits businesses harder

The industry says it bears an outsize and longer-lasting portion of the fallout from lockdowns.


Hotel Council Aotearoa welcomes Nash’s ‘no bed taxes’ 14th May 2021 /

Hotel Council Aotearoa welcomes Nash’s ‘no bed taxes’

Many think Nash will move to increase IVL as a source of more funding.


Hotel Council returns representing 140 hotels 27th January 2021 /

Hotel Council returns representing 140 hotels

A hotel council industry association has been revived, this time called the Hotel Council Aotearoa.