A cruise industry consultant says New Zealand risks missing out on most of the boom in the sector by not giving passengers what they want.

Tourism New Zealand is hoping to double the number of international tourists who come here to play golf as part of a new strategy to attract higher spending visitors.

Sometimes it takes an outside eye to reveal the full extent of a change in circumstance.

Editorial: The benefits in terms of new business, growth and jobs are readily apparent. The other side of the story is, however, less alluring.

Moller Architects' Gordon Moller and son Craig have been working with SkyCity Entertainment Group for some years.

Details of the controversial SkyCity convention centre deal with the Government have been announced, with the listed casino operator paying $402m for the new centre.

Adventure tourism inherently carries risk, writes Martin Sneddon. But the customer has a right to expect that avoidable risks are eliminated.

A Kiwi wedding is on the list for a serial bride and groom who are "marrying" their way around the world.

Auckland International Airport isn't profiteering and is a expecting reasonable return over the coming four years, according to the antitrust regulator.

The annual tourist industry showcase attracted over 1000 people this week. The Herald examines some key themes emerging from the $23 billion industry and why it is bouncing back.

The Government may contribute funding to a proposed convention centre in Queenstown, Prime Minister John Key says.

The Department of Conservation is working with other groups to open a multi-day visitor experience on Rangitoto and Motutapu and wants the tourism industry to come up with ideas on how to run it.

Australian gay and lesbian couples are already lining up to marry in New Zealand, with marriage equality advocates estimating it will pump millions into the economy.

One leader says some of the Government's $158 million boost for promoting tourism should stay in this country.

Auckland city's tourism and economic development body is hoping for a big return from a major conference for travel industry leaders from around the world.

With more than 1.1 million passenger days spent in New Zealand, the country's ports have survived the biggest cruise season on record - but only just.

A national appeal to help a cash strapped government department will get underway today.

A tourist industry group is worried about the impact of cuts at the Department of Conservation while another organisation says more charging for visitors is inevitable.