Brent Thomas
Ticket type dictates your travel disruption insurance
Frustrated travellers were finally able to continue on their journeys yesterday when fog lifted from Wellington airport. Brent Thomas from House of Travel gives advise on what stranded travellers can… Audio
Is Air BnB doing its bit?
AirBnb's New Zealand head of policy, Brent Thomas, talks to Kathryn Ryan about bed tax, disruption and whether it's a threat to NZ rental stock. Chris Roberts the Chief Executive of the Tourism… Audio
Govt unable to say whether NZ dual nationals affected by ban
Foreign Minister Murray McCully said the NZ Embassy in Washington is "working to ensure NZ dual nationals are not disadvantaged and are covered by any exemptions being offered". Audio
Thousands of passengers still stranded in Bali
Virgin and Jetstar have begun flying stranded passengers out of Bali with the safety threat from the volcanic ash cloud from Mount Raung abating for now. Audio
ANZ sells out of Australian dollars
ANZ says some of its branches have sold out of Australian dollar notes as people take advantage of historically high exchange rates. Audio
Prospect of 10 year passports welcomed
The Government is expected to consider a return to 10-year passports this month. Audio
Fiji hikes departure tax
Fiji Government is hiking its departure tax by more than 25 US dollars. Audio
Cook Islands favourite Pacific destination for New Zealanders
The Cook Islands has overtaken Fiji as the most popular South Pacific holiday destination for New Zealanders, for the second year in a row. Audio
Rugby World Cup ticket sales 25 percent short of target
Tickets sales for the Rugby World Cup still haven't reached their target, with some smaller provincial venues struggling the most. Audio
Passengers stranded by Iceland volcano still have to wait
Many passengers stranded by the Iceland volcano may have to wait until the end of next week before being able to travel. Audio
Exporters to UK battered by crumbling pound
Exporters to the United Kingdom are being hit hard by a weakening British pound. Audio
NZ travellers to be hit with entry fee to visit USA
New Zealanders travelling to the United States will be charged a twelve dollars entrance fee, all because the US wants to launch a major tourism campaign. Audio
Early demand for Rugby Cup tickets comes from abroad
Most of the early demand for package deals to the 2011 Rugby World Cup is coming from foreign rugby fans and, perhaps predictably, retailers are warning New Zealanders they could miss out if they're… Audio
Escape from the cold
New Zealanders are booking more overseas holidays to get away from the winter weather. Audio
Bangkok tour company feeling impact of Thai unrest
A Bangkok-based tour company says it's already feeling the impact of political unrest in Thailand. Audio
Tourism Warnings
With Indonesia on high alert for terrorist attacks, Kiwis are being warned to steer clear of the islands. Audio
