Kristy Phillips
New ZealandpoliticianFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Kristy Phillips is the national president of Hospitality New Zealand, where she has earned recognition for her leadership and commitment to the hospitality sector. Her efforts include advocating for industry standards and supporting local businesses, making her a key figure in promoting the hospitality landscape in New Zealand.
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Kristy Phillips highlighted the tough conditions faced by hospitality businesses due to thefts.
Havelock North man sentenced for string of hospitality tip-jar theftsNew Zealand· 2026-08-08
Kristy Phillips told The Front Page that the industry at the moment is in mixed health.
‘Hanging on by their fingernails’: Hospitality’s fight for survival – The Front PageNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
Kristy Phillips, chief executive of Hospitality New Zealand, highlighted the quality and depth of New Zealand’s food scene.
Michelin Guide New Zealand reveals 110 top restaurants in debut listNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
Hospitality NZ chief executive Kristy Phillips said the organisation had heard from Tauranga members about the central city’s 'operating challenges'.
Tauranga’s CBD hospitality businesses: Spending down, margins tightNew Zealand· 2026-05-30
Kristy Phillips said the report showed the hospitality and accommodation sector’s workforce remains highly motivated and proud of the work they do.
Hospitality worker had front teeth broken in customer assault as research shows customer abuse has doubled in a yearNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
Kristy Phillips, the chief executive of Hospitality New Zealand, commented on the importance of clear communication regarding minimum spend requirements for private bookings.
Cobb & Co under fire over Dunedin birthday booking and private room disputeNew Zealand· 2026-02-13
Kristy Phillips says a shorter holiday period could hit the hospitality industry.
See you in March? Debate in New Zealand over extremely long summer break | New Zealand
United Kingdom· 2025-12-13
Kristy Phillips is the national president of Hospitality New Zealand and praised Reg Hennessy for his dedication to the industry.
On The Up: Reg Hennessy honoured for decades in Rotorua hospitality industryNew Zealand· 2025-06-18
