Visitor numbers will soar from 3.5 million to 4.9 million in the next six years.

'I'm Auckland born and bred and I love this city', Sir John says of 'dream job'.

Skyline Enterprises is set to develop a second luge in South Korea.

The government has allocated $60m in new funds for tourist infrastructure.

An Auckland aviation tourism business is going green by offsetting its emissions.

Air New Zealand is expanding operations to Argentina and flying a new plane to the US.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa wants to put candidates under scrutiny.

The new head of Tourism NZ says the 100% Pure message is still working

Spending by tourists on Visa cards was up 12 per cent last year, hitting $2.8 billion.

Hundreds of travel buyers are coming to Auckland to look at new attractions on offer.

KiwiRail could spend up to $50m for its tourist trains as it rides the tourism boom.

The super-rich are buying experiences instead of handbags and heading to NZ.

Return flights to the US have dropped to as low as $799.

Take a look inside the Dreamliner 787 Dreamjet, lavishly converted into a private jet.

Small tourism businesses are on a roll but facing higher costs and recruitment problems.

Ateed says it hopes its funding base can be broadened beyond the accommodation sector

Tourism businesses are struggling to find staff to meet unprecedented growth.

Tourism minister Paula Bennett is under pressure to help pay for the visitor influx.

The surge in tourism is putting pressure on businesses looking for hotel rooms.

Jetstar says the research by consumer watchdog Choice has no credibility.

Airbnb plans to introduce a search tool designed for business travelers.

Low fuel prices and increased competition sees Kiwis reaping price war benefits

New brand's 88 rooms will add much-needed accommodation capability to quake city.

Airlines have dropped some fares to Europe, Hawaii and Australia over winter.

Airlines have dropped some fares to Europe, Hawaii and Australia over winter.

Qantas will start flying from Perth to London direct from next March

Cruise line Royal Caribbean says ports need to build facilities or risk losing megaships.

The airline increased passenger numbers 5.2 per cent in March from a year earlier.

Career Coach: Know your culture before you go.

United Airlines has another passenger complaint to deal with -- this time in court.