Christchurch hoteliers are waiting to assess the damage to tourist accommodation with about 3000 rooms behind the CBD cordon.

A Rugby World Cup agent for package trips says nobody has cancelled following the earthquake but overseas fans will need reassurance about Christchurch's infrastructure.

Following in a film star's footsteps is a good way to get to know the Peak District, writes Rebecca Barry.

Valentine's Day is a time for love, but Melbourne hotel workers say they are fed up with cleaning rooms covered in fruits, chocolates and other things.

Just 30 minutes west out of Auckland city and Alexia Santamaria was feeling like she'd left the stresses of the world well behind her.

Milking cows, riding dirt bikes, sliding in the mud ... The Farm's charm proves irresistible to families, discovers Diana Clement.

Pack up the tent and the kids and head ... across town. We round up some unexpected campsites right here in Auckland.

This small Bay of Plenty settlement is a great destination for a long weekend away, finds Diana Clement.

Guest nights in short term commercial accommodation rose 2pc in November, as a big rise in domestic nights in Auckland more than overcame an overall fall in international nights.

A rogue exec working for a Chinese company part owned by the Millennium & Copthorne Hotels has escaped prosecution for unauthorised property sales which appear likely to leave the NZX-listed hotelier out of pocket.

While you're slumming it this summer, others are living it up.

Over the next few weeks we'll be profiling some of the country's coolest, most unusual baches available for rent.

Record numbers of rooms are still available for people to book their summer break.

Labour leader Phil Goff is defending renting out a property in Wellington that he promised to sell because he gets a taxpayer allowance to rent another place.

Hilton Worldwide announces the signing of management agreements for two new properties.

Relaxing Clevedon is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life.

One of New Zealand's top hotels, the Westin has been stripped of its Qualmark licence as a bitter battle between unit owners and the receiver of the hotel's management company continues.