Eve Lawrence
How are businesses building for arrival of tourists?
Today we'll find out how long we'll be living with vaccine passes and mandates. The Government announced last week that it was bringing forward the dates for tourists from Australia to come across the… Audio
Youth hostel industry says it is on verge of collapse
The youth hostel industry in on the verge of collapse, according to its own industry leaders.
Covid is largely to blame. After 89 years in business the YHA recently announced it is… Video, Audio
Struggling Queenstown businesses face vitriol
Queenstown has gone from being described as tourism's crown jewel to a vilified community facing vitriol - and told it's getting what it deserved.
But businesses say it's not just the iconic… Audio
Queenstown businesses prepare for rough quiet period
As Queenstown moves into its traditionally quietest time, businesses are preparing for more tough times ahead.
The resort town remains one of the hardest hit areas, with the revenue of small… Audio
Tourism Minister wants to stop targetting backpackers
The Tourism Minister, Stuart Nash says the Government is unashamedly seeking out high-value tourists to come to New Zealand, and will look to discourage backpacking and freedom camping in the process.
…Tourism Minister's communication with industry 'chaotic' - Haka Tourism boss
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis does not appear to be up to the job and Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern should take over the portfolio, a tour operator says, as the industry faces collapse due to… Video, Audio
Tourism Minister under fire as industry faces thousands of job losses
The Tourism Minister is under fire for not acting fast enough in response to Covid-19 impacts.
Tourism operators say hundreds of thousands more jobs could be lost while they wait for details of a… Audio