Grant Webster

The tourism industry is heaving a sign of relief with the prospect of the border opening with Australia in less than two weeks. Australians made up 40-percent of tourists in 2019, spending two billion… Audio

It's all talk and no action thus far for the New Zealand and Australian governments. Despite nine months of discussion about a trans-Tasman bubble, no start-date for quarantine-free travel has been… Audio

A Waikato business that was first to benefit from a controversial government fund to protect tourism assets has turned down another $2 million of help it was due.

More than 90 percent of Discover… Video, Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

A fire that engulfed the Maui Campervan warehouse near Auckland Airport this morning has gutted 70 percent of the building.

The fire is now out, though crew are still on site dampening hotspots as… Audio

A Maui campervan workshop and van storage building is on fire near the airport in south Auckland.

Fire and Emergency says crews were called to the fire on Richard Pearse Drive shortly after 5am this… Audio

There's been good news and bad for key players in the tourism sector this week. The government has announced support for strategic tourist assets.

It will provide $4m to Discover Waitomo and up to… Audio

A government funding boost for Discover Waitomo will help keep dozens of people in jobs and retain knowledge vital to the business and area. Discover Waitomo and the country's 31 regional tourism… Audio

With hospitality businesses reeling in the wake of travel ban announcements, and cancellations stacked up in travel company inboxes there's a push now to encourage people to holiday within New… Audio

The campervan and tourism company, Tourism Holdings, has asked the government for financial support, as the tourism sector has been devastated by the Covid-19 virus. Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

A brief update from the business sector. Audio

Tourism Holdings is considering quitting its technology venture in the United States, which has hit its half year profit. Audio

The campervan and tourism company, Tourism Holdings, says its full year profit will be down because of falling income from vehicle sales in the United States. Audio

Tourism Holdings' full year profit is down by more than half on the back of tough trading conditions in the US market. Audio

Tourism Holdings is raising 80-million-dollars to reinforce its balance sheet, as it confirms pressure on its profits. Audio

Campervan rental company Tourism Holdings (THL) has reported a fall in its first half profit on lower vehicle sales and investment in its new digital business. Audio

The sale of some Tourism Holdings assets has fallen through because of disagreement over price. Audio