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![Aussie tourism enjoying 'Oprah effect'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Aussie tourism enjoying 'Oprah effect'
It looks as though the Oprah effect is beginning to be felt by Australia's tourism industry.
![SkyCity spend up for Adelaide](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
SkyCity spend up for Adelaide
The $339 million refit for Adelaide's casino by the river aims to make it a glamorous venue that will attract gamblers from neighbouring states.
![Trans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bond](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Trans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bond
The Christchurch earthquake has generated new cooperation between Australian and New Zealand tourism authorities, with New Zealand offered a free platform to pitch for business at Australia’s major annual tourism trade show.
![NZ ski slopes gearing up for business](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
NZ ski slopes gearing up for business
The ski industry is gearing up for another good year as tourism leaders push the message that NZ is open for business.
![Great Barrier Island: Close to heaven](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Great Barrier Island: Close to heaven
Kirsten Warner is captivated by the beauty and mystery of Great Barrier Island.
![Jim Eagles: Holiday escapism goes further](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Jim Eagles: Holiday escapism goes further
The shadow of earthquake and recession may still be hanging darkly over the land but that seems only to have spurred Kiwis to fly further and to more exotic locations when they go on holiday.
![Guilt a factor for post quake holidaymakers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Guilt a factor for post quake holidaymakers
Guilt will be one factor facing the Christchurch tourism industry as it tries to rebuild itself, a tourism operator says.
![Rebuilding Brand NZ post earthquake](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Rebuilding Brand NZ post earthquake
Politicians, industry bodies and celebrities have been urging tourists to keep coming, with the message NZ is open for business.
![InterContinental pulls name out of Wgtn Holiday Inn](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
InterContinental pulls name out of Wgtn Holiday Inn
A big global hotel chain has pulled out of Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn after a long-running dispute between management and investors.
![Parker: Don't take RWC from us](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Parker: Don't take RWC from us
Christchurch is "utterly" committed to holding its Rugby World Cup matches, and its citizens "will be far from pleased if they miss out on an event that has taken on a different meaning", Mayor Bob Parker said this morning.
![Key: I want RWC in Christchurch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Key: I want RWC in Christchurch
John Key says his "strong preference" is to hold Rugby World Cup games in Christchurch, and says it's still possible if AMI Stadium is fit for matches.
![Christchurch earthquake: Hotel operators in dark while cordon remains](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Christchurch earthquake: Hotel operators in dark while cordon remains
Christchurch hoteliers are waiting to assess the damage to tourist accommodation with about 3000 rooms behind the CBD cordon.
![Rugby fans holding on to bookings, says Cup agent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=794)
Rugby fans holding on to bookings, says Cup agent
A Rugby World Cup agent for package trips says nobody has cancelled following the earthquake but overseas fans will need reassurance about Christchurch's infrastructure.