New Zealand tourism operators face increased competition from other countries for their slice of the $1.6 trillion of spending by international travellers.

A new mini-terminal has been opened in Queenstown to handle an increase in the number of private jets coming to the resort town.

For an intoxicating few seconds, the world is a weird blur, rushing by in streaks of blue and green. Past the toes of my red sneakers, I make out Mokoia Island in the centre of a sparkling Lake Rotorua.

The government has announced an investment plan to develop tourism in Kiribati.

Tourism industry players are seeing the benefits of joining forces for the China market, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Plans for a $100 million waterfront hotel in Dunedin have been scrapped and the developers' partnership with the council has descended into acrimony.

Salam Abdullah repeats a single English phrase while leading tourists across the sandy, sun-blasted slopes above Cairo's Giza pyramids.

Masako Shinagawa has walked the Milford Track 188 times. I think. My eyes glazed over when she got to the "one hundred and eighty ..."

Chinese companies are stepping up New Zealand investment after two big approvals were granted.

A successful Middle- earth marketing campaign appears to be driving a resurgence in Western visitors to New Zealand, according to a new report.

A decade ago tourism revenue was growing at around 6 per cent a year. Average spending per visitor was close to $3000 and international tourism topped dairy as our top export earner.

An overhaul of adventure tourism safety rules ordered by Prime Minister John Key has hit trouble - and a grieving father is furious.

New Zealand hotel prices have risen at a faster rate than in other parts of the world but the high Kiwi dollar is helping bring down room rates in many places overseas.

Great white shark tourism operators will be need to have a permit in the same way as for whale, dolphin and seal watching, the Government has announced.

They have superyachts, choppers and personal staff at their disposal - and New Zealand tops their list as a holiday destination. Ultra-wealthy travellers.

The reason the Australian national airline is in such a deep funk comes down to the failure of its own business strategy and tactical manoeuvring, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

New Chinese regulations have prompted a drop-off in tourists coming to NZ, though the local industry says visitors will get a better experience.

Tourists are arriving in record numbers but the high New Zealand dollar is crimping spending.

A Netherlands-based travel agent has done what Queenstown's council would not - offered $1400 to two tourists whose car was crushed by a tree in the town.

Two German travellers whose car was written off after being crushed by a tree on council land aren't impressed by the offer of a free bungy in compensation.

More protests possible as trust tries to get tourist vessels to pay for access to Hole in the Rock.

Air NZ will form a deep alliance with Singapore Airlines, resuming flights to the southeast Asian country and gaining access to the Singaporean carrier's huge regional market.

Whatever you do, never, ever attempt to feed a moa, warns Toby Manhire. The domesticated varieties might only bite you. The feral roadside moa, however, can be deadly.

A blockade at the entrance to Hole in the Rock is being considered as part of a long-running row over money and mana.