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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.
Rugby World Cup campervans upset campground owners
Rotorua campground owners are upset that Rugby World Cup fans are parking up campervans at the lakefront - and not heading to their businesses.
Rugby World Cup spending bonanza slow to take off
The business spin-off from the Rugby World Cup is turning into a game where the bounce of the ball is crucial.
First Rugby World Cup visitors show up in stats
More than 4,000 international visitors to New Zealand who arrived last month are here for the Rugby World Cup, latest figures from Statistics New Zealand show.