Millennium & Copthorne Hotels targets annual profit as pandemic bites

Millennium & Copthorne Hotels targets annual profit as pandemic bites
Chair Colin Sim said the group's forward bookings were looking "solid". (Image: Millennium & Copthorne Hotels)
Riley Kennedy
Millennium & Copthorne Hotels New Zealand (MCK) expects to deliver an annual profit on the strength of its property development arm as the covid-19 pandemic continues to weigh on its accommodation business. The company reported a net profit attributable to shareholders of $15.4 million in the six months to June 30, down from $31.3m in the prior which, when it booked a $15.9m gain on the land. MCK's NZ hotel operations posted a first-half pre-tax loss of $4m, compared to a profit of $640,000, with an occupancy rate of 38.3% com...

More Finance

IRD issues warning to crypto holders ahead of audits
Finance

IRD issues warning to crypto holders ahead of audits

The IRD has identified 227,000 crypto-asset users in NZ and contacted those at risk.

$1.65b project to simplify switching banks a 'flop'
Finance

$1.65b project to simplify switching banks a 'flop'

Open banking has hindered competition rather than helping it, says lobby.

AAP 11:00am
MTF to investigate bullying claims
Finance Exclusive

MTF to investigate bullying claims

Chief executive Chris Lamers said he takes the claims 'very seriously'.

Payments NZ could play key role in open banking standards
Finance

Payments NZ could play key role in open banking standards

A draft decision proposes an 18-month approval, rather than the five years requested.

Ben Moore 01 Jul 2024