AirlinesAir NZ CEO: Bring on the competitionAir NZ says the flood of foreign carriers coming into the country is good for its domestic business and it's still getting a big share of a growing inbound market16 May 03:40 AM
TourismJucy plans to expand pod-style hotels to OZTourism business Jucy is considering opening its new pod-style budget hotels in Australia later next year if the New Zealand rollout proves successful.16 May 12:50 AM
Tourism$26m trail network to be 'tourism Mecca'A proposed $26.3 million trail network spanning 536km will create a "Mecca" of cycle tourism, according to Prime Minister John Key.15 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandCycle trail gets $25 million boostPrime Minister John Key said funding would help link up existing cycleways in Central Otago and other regions.15 May 01:30 AM
TourismGovt open to new ways to fund tourist facilitiesJohn Key announced a $12 million fund to help small communities cope with freedom campers in particular.12 May 11:01 PM
TourismBoost for tiny tourist meccasPrime Minister John Key is set to announce a boost to funding of tourism infrastructure.12 May 08:57 AM
AirlinesHobbit effect running strong in attracting visitorsTourism NZ says 18 per cent of of tourists cite The Hobbit trilogy as their reason for visiting New Zealand.11 May 11:30 PM
TourismTourism spending soarsThe Tourism Industry Association estimates that in the year to March spending will reach $32.5 billion.11 May 02:35 AM
BDBDTourismNZ guest nights rise in March on Easter tourismNew Zealand guest nights rose in March for the 24th month in a row, reaching the highest level for the month in the 20-year history of the survey.11 May 01:25 AM
TourismUS travel operator: 'You need more Kiwis in tourism 'The operator of an agency bringing rich American tourists to New Zealand says the lack of Kiwis in tourism here could harm the industry.11 May 01:15 AM
TourismTime to hike hotel rates, says tourist researcherOne industry watcher says it's time for NZ hotels to get investment in new properties.10 May 07:13 PM
AirlinesAir NZ, United fail to honour cheap fareA Texas woman claims United refused to honour the US$450 return flight to NZ she tried to book through its website.09 May 07:05 PM
TourismMegaship looms for NZ summerThe biggest cruise ship to ever visit New Zealand is coming around Christmas.09 May 01:42 AM
TourismTourism boom echoes in Trenz growthBooming tourism is set for even faster growth with a surge in the number of buyers from overseas coming to the New Zealand industry's trade event this week.08 May 05:00 PM
TourismMegaship among surge of new vessels next summerThe biggest cruise ship to come to New Zealand is among 12 new vessels set to call next summer06 May 03:47 AM
TourismHey, Bill! This is what your budget needsWith Finance Minister Bill English just three weeks away from unwrapping his latest Budget, The Business asked for suggestions on what he should deliver.05 May 05:00 PM
OpinionComment: Can civil rights law stop AirBnb racism?COMMENT: Everyone knows that it's illegal for a hotel to refuse you a room because of race. But what about someone who rents their apartment on Airbnb?01 May 11:45 PM
AirlinesAir NZ trials Queenstown night flightAir New Zealand has run a successful trial evening flight to Queenstown to test new lights at the resort town's airport.01 May 06:22 AM
TourismCruise ship season breaks recordsThe Bay of Plenty's biggest cruise ship season yet has almost drawn to a close with one last ship expected to berth in Tauranga next month.26 Apr 08:32 PM
AirlinesPhilippine Airlines: No worries about Air NZNew rival flights from Air New Zealand aren't worrying Philippine Airlines - more kiwis visiting the country will be good for tourism.25 Apr 05:33 AM
TourismCalls for transtasman visa for touristsTourism bodies on either side of the ditch are calling for a transtasman visa that would allow international tourists to travel easily between Australia and New Zealand.24 Apr 04:57 AM
TourismNew deal to boost China snow tourism to NZMore Chinese snow enthusiasts could soon be on their way to New Zealand.21 Apr 12:00 AM
TourismGlobal search for hotel investorsA government agency-led hunt is on for foreign capital for New Zealand hotel investment to avert an accommodation crunch that could stymie tourism growth.17 Apr 05:00 PM
AirlinesUS-NZ flights as low as $328Hot competition across the Pacific has resulted in fares falling as low as $328 for return flights.14 Apr 10:30 PM
AirlinesQantas' comeback kingFrom huge loss to soaring profit, the Aussie airline has made a dramatic turnaround.14 Apr 07:30 AM
Small BusinessKey unveils small business tax shake-upPayments of provisional tax by small and medium businesses will be reformed under changes announced today.13 Apr 12:30 AM
Small BusinessGovt to unveil business tax shakeupPrime Minister John Key is tipped to make an announcement today focussing on how businesses pay tax.12 Apr 10:15 PM
BDBDTourismHotel and motel occupancy at record highRecord tourism has driven New Zealand hotel and motel occupancy rates to their highest ever levels.12 Apr 05:00 PM
BDBDTourismWarm weather, leap year sees guest nights riseNew Zealand guest nights rose for 23rd straight month as tourism breaks new records.12 Apr 01:30 AM
AirlinesAir NZ to fly direct to ManilaAir New Zealand has announced it will fly direct to the capital of the Philippines starting from December.06 Apr 12:25 AM
TourismMonster cruise ship staying longerThe biggest cruise ship to come to New Zealand will stay here for longer this summer and will return for another season05 Apr 03:10 AM
TourismAirbnb sees fastest growth, best reviews for senior hostsAirbnb's fastest-growing and most-beloved demographic are those aged 60 and older.04 Apr 06:30 PM
AirlinesNew deals open more airline routes to NZTen new agreements to allow for more airlines to fly here have been approved by Cabinet today.04 Apr 03:40 AM
