Marisa Bidois
Marisa Bidois is the chief executive of the Restaurant Association in New Zealand, known for her advocacy and insights into the hospitality industry. In a recent statement, she highlighted the significant challenges faced by restaurants, noting that the past year has been exceptionally tough for the sector, even more so than during the COVID-19 pandemic. Bidois emphasizes the importance of human connection in dining experiences and the need for hospitality businesses to innovate in response to changing consumer preferences and economic conditions.
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Marisa Bidois is stepping down as the boss of the Restaurant Association after 14 years.
Restaurant Association boss Marisa Bidois to step down after 14 years
New Zealand· 2026-02-04
Marisa Bidois is thrilled to see the vision of a Michelin Guide for New Zealand realized.
Kiwi chefs react as France’s Michelin Guide comes to rank New Zealand’s restaurantsNew Zealand· 2025-11-06
Marisa Bidois is the CEO of the Restaurant Association and commented on the adaptability of the industry.
Auckland restaurant Sidart owes former owner almost $1m after going into liquidationNew Zealand· 2025-10-19
Bidois said the association’s members had continued to raise issues regarding immigration settings.
Restaurant Association warns cost pressures squeezing hospitality profitsNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Marisa Bidois, chief executive of the Restaurant Association of New Zealand, said the rise in restaurant liquidations was deeply concerning.
Auckland’s yum cha restaurants running out of steamNew Zealand· 2025-10-14
Marisa Bidois emphasizes the importance of hospitality in revitalizing Auckland's nighttime economy.
Time to get Auckland’s groove back – Marisa BidoisNew Zealand· 2025-10-12Restaurant Association chief executive Marisa Bidois echoed the pain in the industry.
It’s hard to remember a more difficult time for the hospitality industry – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-08-30
Marisa Bidois, Restaurant Association chief executive, said members were keeping a close eye on the proposed merger.
Brewing industry shake-up: Kegstar wants clearance to acquire Konvoy kegs, watchdog outlines key issuesNew Zealand· 2025-08-05
Marisa Bidois is the chief executive of the Restaurant Association, highlighting Amisfield’s achievement.
What It Means For NZ for Amisfield To Be On The World’s Best Restaurants ListNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Marisa Bidois is the chief executive of the Restaurant Association.
Auckland cafe chain Little and Friday racked up sizeable tax debt before liquidationNew Zealand· 2025-08-01
Marisa Bidois is the head of the Restaurant Association.
Kol closure: The history of the many Auckland restaurants of 23 Ponsonby RdNew Zealand· 2025-04-04
Marisa Bidois is the head of the Restaurant Association and will assess applications for the new incubator.
Sid Sahrawat to close Ponsonby restaurant KOL, challenging trading conditions blamedNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Marisa Bidois is the chief executive of the Restaurant Association and discusses the challenges faced by the hospitality industry.
Kiwis dined out less in 2024 as delivery preferences changeNew Zealand· 2025-02-17