Tourist numbers from Britain are down more than 11 per cent, and there are fears the market could drop for three years.

New Zealand's picturesque southern tourist towns are hurting as visitors deterred by earthquake-damaged Christchurch stay away in droves.

Cathy Cooke's experience hasn't made her bitter about adventure tourism - just angry about safety standards.

Natural disasters have put the tourism sectors in Christchurch and Queensland on the back foot but the Aussies have already come out swinging with the cleverly named "Nothing beats Queensland" campaign.

Jetstar will review a blurb on its website that contains some less-than-flattering descriptions of Cairns.

Mid-term and looking for a rest from routine, Danielle Wright gathered up her family and their gumboots, and headed for the hills.

A lack of facilities is having an embarrassing impact on the Auckland waterfront, tourism leaders claim.

It looks as though the Oprah effect is beginning to be felt by Australia's tourism industry.

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.

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.

The ski industry is gearing up for another good year as tourism leaders push the message that NZ is open for business.

Kirsten Warner is captivated by the beauty and mystery of Great Barrier Island.