Dear Member,

If you are making some final changes to your Award category entry forms, you will need to be quick as the closing date is next Friday 15 June by 5pm.

Don't forget there are 16 Award categories that every hospitality business can choose to enter, including two new Awards - Best Café and Best Environmental, Sustainable and Ethical Practice.

This E-Line issue brings you a range of information, including an update on the Alcohol Reform Bill, the results of last month's hospitality business risk insurance survey, six profitable tips from a few of Hospitality NZ's suppliers and preferred partners, plus much more.

We hope you enjoy this month's E-Line Food and Beverage issue as we continue to keep you informed with the latest hospitality news and information.

Kind regards
Hospitality New Zealand

The Alcohol Reform Bill - what you need to know

The Alcohol Reform Bill is scheduled to return to Parliament this month for its final stages and be passed into law. Following the Bill's consideration by the Select Committee last year a few changes have been made to the Bill.

The media tunes into the 'Voice of Hospitality'

Hospitality New Zealand continues to receive media coverage at both regional and national levels on a wide range of hospitality issues. Take a look at some of Hospitality NZ's media coverage in the last couple of months.

Hospitality excellence deserves an award - entries close soon!

Its time to get in your Award entry forms, your successful business deserves to be acknowledged by your peers and the industry. We look forward to celebrating the 2012 Awards for Excellence winners and finalists at the Amora Hotel in Wellington.

2012 Hospitality Showcase - Being relevant to tomorrow's customers

This year's conference looks into the industry's future and what we know now and sharing what we need know for the future. How can you grow your business if you are not relevant to your future customers?

2012 remuneration survey results now available!

Thank you to all members who participated in this year's hospitality industry remuneration survey. This is the 12th in a series of annual surveys that looks at hospitality remuneration levels.

Training academy workshops are taking off!

Since its launch in April 2012, the training academy workshop bookings are coming through with enthusiastic numbers and already the training academy has delivered half a dozen workshops around the country. Take a look and book online today!

Key risk concerns for hospitality businesses

Thank you to those members who took part in the Marsh industry risk survey last month. The survey results will help Marsh focus on the insurance cover that is important to your business so you focus on what you do best.

6 great tips from your Hospitality NZ suppliers

Here are some great tips from Hospitality NZ's suppliers and preferred partners, not only want to provide you with the best service and products, but to give you helpful tips that will help improve your business performance and bottom line!

Have your say at your 2012 Branch AGM!

The 2012 series of Branch Annual General Meetings will commence in June starting with Central Otago on Wednesday 13 June. Let your business concerns be heard and find out what your Branch committee plans are for 2012-13.

Suspected scam alerts for hospitality businesses

An increasing number of suspected scam alerts have been reported by members in the Auckland region. Similar suspected scams may also target other regions. Please read this for your information and pass on to your hospitality peers.

Get Your Music Sorted Now - Pay Nothing Until Spring!

Automated Music Systems is NZ's number #1 computer based music system provider. Members can look forward to unlimited music collection, quiz night capable systems, real value for money with preferred Hospitality NZ rates.

SKYLights for June 2012

SKYLights brings live, action- packed sports to your screens for the month of June. The Irish test series taking on the All Blacks, plus the 2nd State of Origin game and Super Rugby matches towards the end of June. Stay tuned for more SKY Sports!