Rachael Shadbolt
Hotel, motel industry slates Airbnb's push against 'red tape'
26 Jan 2018
Yesterday here on Morning Report we spoke to Airbnb about local councils moves to regulate the short term accomodation provided by its members. Queenstown Lakes Council is leading the charge by… Audio
Motels likely to have cancellations over Easter weekend
13 Apr 2017
The storm's coming at one of the busiest times of the year for moteliers - the long Easter weekend. Rachael Shadbolt is the accommodation manager for the Hospitality Association says many moteliers… Audio
Hotels angry at restrictions on cheap online rates
11 Nov 2016
A Queenstown hotelier wants an urgent review of a deal that stops local operators from advertising cheaper rates online than the big travel agents Expedia and Booking.com. Audio
Motels for emergency housing 'not a long term solution'
25 May 2016
The Social Development Minister says entire motels could be leased to help those in need of emergency housing in Auckland. Audio