AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoMICHELIN Guide launch: New Zealand has officially joined the MICHELIN Guide map, with 110 restaurants recognised across Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown—highlighted by Queenstown’s Essence taking the only two-star spot, plus 14 one-star venues and 35 Bib Gourmand picks. Tourism spend debate: The Government’s $6.3m spend to bring the MICHELIN Guide here is being slammed by the New Zealand Taxpayers’ Union as “luxury dining” marketing during a cost-of-living squeeze. Air New Zealand shake-up: Air New Zealand says it’s doing a “strategy reset” after a steeper-than-expected loss, focusing on customers, network growth and cost transformation as supply chain and fuel pressures bite. Hospitality jobs and brands: Virgin Hotels Collection confirms Joe Margison as permanent CEO, while VIVA Cruises rolls out new video-led training for travel agents. Local travel culture: Wellington’s waterfront is set for Matariki Ahi Kā (9–12 July), a free, family-friendly event with fire, projections, performances and kai. Transport planning: Raglan’s bus services are set to expand with extra peak trips and longer-term plans for more frequent weekend and evening service as tourism grows.
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