Prime Minister John Key has hit back at a British rugby writer who has declared there's no way Rugby World Cup matches can be held in Christchurch.

Guilt will be one factor facing the Christchurch tourism industry as it tries to rebuild itself, a tourism operator says.

Politicians, industry bodies and celebrities have been urging tourists to keep coming, with the message NZ is open for business.

A big global hotel chain has pulled out of Wellington's $100 million Holiday Inn after a long-running dispute between management and investors.

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.

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.

A friendly club, but don't visit when it blows from the west, writes Jim Eagles.

Andrew Stone enjoys the experience of being marooned on a desert island in Fiji.

The Whangārei hospitality community have created a disaster relief fund for the Quail Cafe. Video / Supplied

Hundreds of millions of dollars are being spent rebuilding Eden Park.

Air New Zealand will be adding two new direct services each week to China from December, meaning it will have a direct service to China every day.

A smoking ban at Sky City's Darwin casino has dragged profits down for the company.

After digesting both sides of the debate, Jim Eagles believes there should be a uniform set of rules governing freedom camping.

Paul Henry and transport are among reasons overseas tourists don't like us.

There's a cold beer at the end of this tour, writes Victoria Clark.

Experience one of the world's best drives on foot, writes Josie Stanford.