We talk to Steve Armitage about Hospitality in the Auckland City Centre

In this episode, we speak to Steve Armitage, Chief Executive of Hospitality NZ and former GM Destination of Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development, now Tataki Auckland Unlimited.

Steve has overseen the economic development aspects of many of Auckland’s major events, including the Cricket World Cup, 36th America’s World Cup, FIFA Women’s World cup and Rugby World Cup, and with this experience, he touches on the how important it is to keep Auckland visible on the world stage.

However, he says hospitality is all about human connection – we have great diversity and vibrancy in Auckland, and our quality built environment and improving accessibility supports that- but people still need an occasion, celebration or event to bring them into the city.

With 24 of the Top 50 Metro eateries in the city centre, Steve outlines how he believes Auckland can become a must-see international destination.

(0:00) Introduction
(1:15) The State of Auckland Hospitality
(3:23) Planning for Changes in the Sector
(5:25) How Events Affect Auckland
(7:52) Hospitality's Role in the Economy
(10:27) How Auckland Hospitality Compares
(13:26) How Auckland can Improve
(17:01) Delivering on Promises
(21:18) Interest in the International Convention Centre
(23:33) The Need for Strong Leadership
(25:14) Farewell

We talk to Steve Armitage about Hospitality in the Auckland City Centre

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