Chris Roberts

The worst fears of tourism operators were confirmed when Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern pronounced New Zealand will remain closed off from most of the world for most of 2021.

She said the uncertainty… Audio

New Zealanders have heeded the message to get out and see their backyard, with holiday hotspots even busier than usual.

But the tourism industry is still struggling to fill the $6 billion hole left… Audio

Tourism operators are preparing for their first summer without international visitors in decades as borders remain closed.

While New Zealanders have been invaluable for keeping the industry float… Audio

Tourism operators are worried they'll being bogged down by bureaucracy following a review of adventure activities near natural hazards.

Today the first findings were revealed after a review was first… Audio

Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts discusses a proposal to stagger school holidays. Audio

There's been a boost in confidence for tourism operators - with the Government announcing its support 'in principle' for a trans-Tasman travel bubble early next year.

The bubble would open up travel… Audio

Karyn speaks with the CEO of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, Chris Roberts, about what it will take for New Zealand's tourism industry to be ready for international visitors. Audio

Karyn continues her conversations about freedom camping. We spoke to the new Tourism Minister Stuart Nash last night who says once borders re-open he wants New Zealand to focus on wealthy tourists… Audio

A look at innovations in Covid-19 testing, including rapid antigen (protein) tests. Could they play a part in opening up borders? What of the concerns they may miss some infectious people? Rapid… Audio

Australia has announced plans for a one way travel bubble across the Tasman, with New Zealanders able to travel to New South Wales and the Northern Territory without having to quarantine, from October… Video, Audio

Christmas on Bondi Beach could be on the cards, as Australia considers allowing New Zealanders through the arrival gates.

Australian officials have intially suggested South Islanders could be allowed… Audio

Tourism operators are demanding a review into the controversial government fund that new papers show was nearly scrapped before it got off the ground.

The Strategic Assets Protection Programme has… Audio

The tourism industry is rejecting a call from the coroner for rental car companies to carry out more stringent checks of overseas drivers.

The coroner investigating the 2017 deaths of Jesse and… Audio

As vacancy signs sprinkle shop windows along Auckland's main street questions are being asked about the city's recovery and what's being done to attract domestic tourists.

With no oversees visitors… Audio

The Tertiary Education Commission wants to cut government subsidies for certificate and diploma courses in tourism and retail by as much as 30 percent next year.

It says both sectors are contracting… Audio

The Panel is joined by Tourism Industry Aotearoa chief executive Chris Roberts. Audio

The tourism industry remains in the dark about where millions of dollars collected through the international visitor levy will go.

Most overseas visitors are charged the $35 fee through visa… Audio

A trans-Tasman bubble is still a ways off, as infections in the Australian state of Victoria continue to climb.

One of the sectors with the biggest investment in a trans-Tasman bubble is tourism.

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The proposed trans-Tasman bubble may have received a set-back, after the Australian Government revealed borders could remain closed until next year.

Talking to the National Press Club, Australian… Audio