TAA celebrates 'small win' as corporate event capacity increased
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TAA celebrates 'small win' as corporate event capacity increased
Tourism Accommodation Australia NSW CEO Michael Johnson says the latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions allowing increased attendance at corporate events signals another step in the recovery of accommodation hotels.
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Crowne Plaza Coogee BeachThe Oceanic Ballroom at Crowne Plaza Coogee Beach.
Tourism Accommodation Australia has acknowledged a "small win" for the NSW hotel sector in updated COVID-19 restrictions for the state.
Under the NSW Public Health Order that came into effect last Friday, corporate events of up to 150 people per space are permitted, providing there are 4 square metres per person allowed.
TAA NSW CEO Michael Johnson said the change was a "silver lining" for hotels with prominent event spaces.
At a glance:
- Corporate events of up to 150 people per space are now permitted under a NSW Public Health order that came into effect last Friday.
- The change will allow larger hotels to have conferences in separate areas as long as they adhere to their COVID-Safe Plans, such as Hygiene Marshalls, social distancing and taking details of guests.
- Tourism Accommodation Australia has described the updated restrictions as a small win for the hotel sector.
“This will allow larger hotels to have conferences in separate areas as long as they adhere to their COVID-Safe Plans, such as Hygiene Marshalls, social distancing and taking details of guests,” he said.
“It is a small win but anything we can do to provide jobs at the moment is appreciated,” he said.
TAA CEO Michael Johnson. Source: TAA
Mr Johnson added that Sydney-based accommodation hotels were "continuing to do the heavy lifting" when it came to quarantine, accommodating almost 350 new arrivals in Sydney every day.
“NSW quarantine hotels are providing a vital community service and have provided a safe haven for more than 40,000 repatriated Australians and their families in the past four months, as well as hundreds of international aircrew, Australian Defence Force staff and government health officials,” he said.
“Our hotels have worked closely with Police, Health and the NSW Government to ensure operating standards exceed the recommended guidelines.
“NSW hotels have had zero cases of transmission between returned travellers, police, public health workers or hotel staff.
“In addition to supporting repatriated Australians and families, hotels have also provided a safe haven for victims of domestic violence and some of the most vulnerable people in our local communities.”
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