Southern travel agents say business is "off the hook" as New Zealanders look beyond the borders for holidays for the first time in years. Travel agents yesterday said many people were looking to reunite with families overseas, but others wanted to break their cabin fever with long, lavish holidays. House of Travel Dunedin retail manager Tony Boomer said his agency had had as much business in March this year as it did in March 2019. House of Travel Dunedin retail manager Tony Boomer is one of many travel agents hit with a wave of clients as New Zealand opens up for international flights. Helloworld Travel Dunedin managing director Andrew Carmody said the agency was "slammed" with business.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 19, 2022 22:33 UTC