Workers in other industries may be putting their feet up for a summer break, but hospitality is knuckling down for its busiest time of year
Workers in other industries may be putting their feet up for a summer break, but hospitality is knuckling down for its busiest time of year
30 December 2025
Hospitality NZ says spending in Auckland lifted 13 percent from winter to summer last year - and jumped a significant 157 percent for holiday hotspots like Thames-Coromandel.
Spokesperson Sam Mackinnon says the seasonal revenue boost depends heavily on location.
He says it's a crucial time of year to ensure business have enough cash in the bank to get through the down season - and recover from some of the economic challenges of the past few years.
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