Australian tourists arrive in droves to Queenstown
Australians are arriving in their droves to Queenstown and, despite the ongoing staffing pressures — which have seen at least one hotel boss making beds for hours — the tourism industry's recovery is under way.Destination Queenstown's...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 5 Jul 2022 | 6:00 am
Foreign worker shortage at hotels, restaurants: New Immigration Minister says visa processing ramping up
New Immigration Minister Michael Wood has accepted some concerns hospitality sectors raised over foreign worker shortages.But he said companies should also consider how to make low-wage jobs with insecure working conditions more...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 3 Jul 2022 | 12:36 pm
Nicola Greenwell confirmed as new Hamilton and Waikato Tourism chief
The board of Hamilton & Waikato Tourism has appointed Nicola Greenwell to the position of chief executive, effective July 1. For the past six years Greenwell has led HWT's industry development and capability building programme and...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 2 Jul 2022 | 11:20 am
Some great things to do with the kids in the Waikato during school holidays
The Waikato is a mighty playground for the kids – big and small – at any time of the year, but especially during the school holidays. The region is jam-packed with fun, boredom-buster experiences.With the mid-year school break from...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 2 Jul 2022 | 7:20 am
'Dire' staff shortage: NZ hotels offer guests discounts to clean their rooms
Some New Zealand hotels are offering guests discounts or vouchers to service their own rooms because staff from overseas are in such short supply.And hospitality industry leaders say unless more overseas workers can be found promptly,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 2 Jul 2022 | 5:00 am
Ardern in UK: PM and Boris Johnson meet - youth holiday visa scheme extension on the cards
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has met with her counterpart Boris Johnson at Downing Street, where the pair held talks.Ardern arrived at No 10 and was greeted by the UK PM at the door. The pair shook hands before heading inside.An...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 1 Jul 2022 | 4:22 pm
Comment: Airbnb's party ban mixed messages are inviting trouble
COMMENT: Yesterday, Airbnb said it was banning parties for good. In the same instant it lifted the 16-person cap on property rentals, throwing open the doors on some very mixed messaging.In a release the online rentals company...![](https://media.nzherald.co.nz/webcontent/image/jpg/202227/PART_70x70.jpg?media_subtype_id=16|caption=Banning "problem parties" and reopening to larger groups is Airbnb wanting to have its cake and eat it. Photo / 123RF)
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 30 Jun 2022 | 5:03 pm
