Australia welcomes back travellers with open arms after years of restrictions due to Covid-19. For hoteliers, this is the time to celebrate, as international tourist numbers rise and residents feel more comfortable travelling domestically once again.  From 21 February, all fully vaccinated visa holders or those with a medical exemption can visit Australia.  Travellers will […]

We’re days away from New Zealand’s first step (of five) towards reopening the international borders.  This is a big win for hoteliers, as tourists will slowly be able to re-enter the country, and Kiwis living abroad will finally be able to return.  There are many things you’ll need to consider in preparation for these changes. […]

The global Covid-19 pandemic has changed the way we live our lives. More than ever, people are cancelling reservations, avoiding large crowds and working from home.  While the decrease in international travel may be discouraging for Airbnb owners, it has provided a unique opportunity to secure more local guests, for extended periods. The key here […]

“Did I ever anticipate that it would just shut down the way it did? No I didn’t. So that’s a real shock.” – Nick Fitzgerald, Aura  We had a chat with Nick Fitzgerald from Aura Accommodation – an independent accommodation ideal for a diverse range of guests located in New Zealand’s geothermal city of Rotorua.  […]

Providing a place of peace and recovery during the pandemic, within reach for New Zealanders Since the first wave of Covid-19, many hoteliers have changed their business models, completely re-worked their approach, or gone back to an original ethos – one that they might have wanted to try, but hadn’t had that little push they’d […]

A resilient adaptation of a new market landscape and a positive outlook for the future Since Covid-19 hit the world, the hospitality and tourism industries were some of those hit the hardest. Hotel operators have had to think of new and innovative ways to adjust to an almost travel-free world.  Now, with borders beginning to […]