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Australian tourists arrive in droves to Queenstown
by [email protected] on July 4, 2022 at 6:00 pm
Australians are arriving in their droves to Queenstown and, despite the ongoing staffing pressures — which have seen at least one hotel boss making beds for hours — the tourism industry's recovery is under way.Destination Queenstown's... […]
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Foreign worker shortage at hotels, restaurants: New Immigration Minister says visa processing ramping up
by [email protected] on July 3, 2022 at 12:36 am
New Immigration Minister Michael Wood has accepted some concerns hospitality sectors raised over foreign worker shortages.But he said companies should also consider how to make low-wage jobs with insecure working conditions more... […]
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Nicola Greenwell confirmed as new Hamilton and Waikato Tourism chief
by [email protected] on July 1, 2022 at 11:20 pm
The board of Hamilton & Waikato Tourism has appointed Nicola Greenwell to the position of chief executive, effective July 1. For the past six years Greenwell has led HWT's industry development and capability building programme and... […]
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Some great things to do with the kids in the Waikato during school holidays
by [email protected] on July 1, 2022 at 7:20 pm
The Waikato is a mighty playground for the kids – big and small – at any time of the year, but especially during the school holidays. The region is jam-packed with fun, boredom-buster experiences.With the mid-year school break from... […]
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'Dire' staff shortage: NZ hotels offer guests discounts to clean their rooms
by [email protected] on July 1, 2022 at 5:00 pm
Some New Zealand hotels are offering guests discounts or vouchers to service their own rooms because staff from overseas are in such short supply.And hospitality industry leaders say unless more overseas workers can be found promptly,... […]