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Australia's first desert golf course to open near Uluru
Visitors to Australia's Red Centre will soon be able to play a round of desert golf as part of a makeover at the Ayers Rock Resort.
Tourism and human rights should go hand in hand
The group Tourism Concern is urging the travel industry to integrate a human rights approach into its business strategies.
Kiwis take to the air, and the sea, after Cup fever
We stayed put for the rugby but now cashed-up Kiwis are heading off on European jaunts.
Editorial: Functional cruise ship amenity vital
Pretty much only one thing has remained constant during the debate over a cruise-ship terminal appropriate for Auckland.
Chch operators tackle disaster tourism
Christchurch tourism operators are trying to find tasteful ways of satisfying the curiosity of international visitors.
Rugby World Cup brings 75,000 visitor surge
Visitor numbers climbed by more than a quarter in September as an inflow of people for the Rugby World Cup arrived in New Zealand.
Paris' Ritz aims to become 'palace'
The hotel which has welcomed celebrity guests from Coco Chanel to Diana, Princess of Wales, is closing for two years.
Siberian region says it has Yeti proof
Bold claim comes after a gathering of "Yeti experts" in Siberia's Kemerovo region.
Westin exit lifts Hilton: Consultant
The departure of hotel operator Westin from Auckland strengthens the position of Hilton Auckland, a hotel consultant says.