The Global Cities initiative is looking at ways to help Auckland become a better place to live and work, writes Ruth Le Pla.

Auckland has been ranked seventh in a list of the best value cities to visit by a US travel site.

Boutique hotel on the edge of Christchurch's red zone among those singled out by Travel + Leisure magazine.

One of the brightest stars in the Andalusian firmament, the city of Cordoba has long been one of that region's prime destinations.

Rising sea levels and more frequent winter storms are threatening the city of Venice. City officials are looking at ways of paying for its survival.

An 11-deck cruise ship arriving for the Rugby World Cup has been forced to slash prices by half in a bid to spark interest among Kiwis.

Travelling with the whole family need not be stressful. Try some of these child-friendly Fijian holiday resorts when you're in need of a break.

Imagine a luxury resort where children are welcome, and entertained.

A five-star, 300-room hotel will fill former America's Cup sites on one of the most valuable pieces of waterside property in the country.

An old central Auckland pub has attracted visitors by advertising itself as a "boutique hotel".

The city's recently-opened Hilton properties are situated in a stunning lakeside location, writes Belinda Henley.

Havana's Hotel Nacional has played host to movie stars, gangsters and revolutionaries, writes Jill Worrall.

Retreat to a beachside paradise with conversation and craft, writes Amanda Linnell.

Bedbugs are back - experts say a plague is affecting hotels, apartments and student housing.

Hoteliers want to enhance NZ reputation - not rip off visitors, writes Jennie Langley, chairwoman of the New Zealand Hotel Council.

Queenstown's tourism industry has been given a huge boost with the opening of two Hilton-operated hotels.

Rugby World Cup fans wanting to hire campervans face a shock.

At one desk, a hotel room will cost about $600 a night. A few steps away, an identical room will be just $99 a night.