And now it’s time for a note from tonight’s host, The Sydney Morning Herald Good Food Guide editor Callan Boys.Tell us, why is this forum needed in Sydney right now?It feels like there’s news of another high-profile restaurant closure every week at the moment, and many hospitality businesses that remain open are also doing it tough. The cost-of-living crisis means people aren’t dining out as often, and they’re spending less when they do.
We hope the symposium will offer solutions and strategies to help navigate what is shaping up to be a very tough winter, plus larger ideas to grow the business and increase profits. It’s also rare to have so many hospitality professionals under one roof it’s not an awards night, so it’s also a great opportunity to network and share stories about what’s worked and what hasn’t.