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Previously unseen documents show Chateau Tongariro needs millions in urgent repairs, plus quake work

Proposals to revive the hotel will start being evaluated from April.

Travellers pushing trips to second half of year to avoid Iran conflict – travel boss

The firm had strong revenue last year but the Middle East conflict could weigh on 2026.

From data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second half

But expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.

Rydges Wellington, Sofitel Queenstown to be sold to Americans for $250m

NZ Hotel Holdings said last year it wanted to sell seven hotels: First two about to go.

Luxury leap: St. Regis to open first New Zealand hotel in Queenstown CBD

Backed by the Pandey family's CP Group, it will target high-spend US visitors.

Tourism and migration figures show the economy ‘starting to hum’ - ASB

Migration and tourism figures released today bode well for the economic recovery.

'Please, SkyCity, look after it!' – Fletcher boss at NZICC opening

'I speak a number of languages': Fletcher boss after chanting a mōteatea to guests today.

'Trading its head off': Queenstown hotel set for major upgrade as high-end tourist demand surges

IHG says Queenstown leisure demand has the hotel running near 90% most of the year.