The Hospitality Dashboard is a monthly snapshot of the industry, covering key data, initiatives led by the industry over the month, member commentary, future considerations and the common pain points.
In July 2020:
Most regular feedback:
- Concern about wage subsidy ending – for both employers & consumers
- Potential restructuring at the conclusion of wage subsidy
- Trading over the school holidays generally better than expected
Actions led by the industry this month:
- Held first meeting of COVID-19 Hospitality Recovery Taskforce
Dedicated Recovery Taskforce webpage set up:
www.restaurantnz.co.nz/hospitality-recovery-taskforce - Letter sent to Ministers of Finance, Small Business and Commerce
advocating for extension of the wage subsidy - Meeting with Small Business Minister on COVID-19 effect on
hospitality, with follow up letter calling for lease support - Supported TIA letter to Prime Minister advocating for extension of
the wage subsidy - Liz Buttimore (Marlborough Branch President) appointed to the
Marlborough Regional Skills Leadership Group - Association registered 4 services under Regional Business
Partners, including three COVID-19 hospitality specific offerings - Hosted 16 COVID-19 webinars or professional development
webinars - 20+ members helped by the Association’s Business Mentor
- HospoStart programme run for 25 people looking to enter hospo
- Launched FoodHui 2020 – scheduled for 19-20 October, Te Papa
- Restaurant Association Election 2020 Manifesto published