Tourism warning: Return of Aussies no quick fix for battered sector
Recovery of NZ's top foreign exchange earner will take years as competition heats up.
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Hotel horror: Revenue plunges in NZ to pandemic low
An analyst says border opening will provide only limited relief for the hard-hit sector.
David Downs: How Covid has changed world's perception of New Zealand
As New Zealand reconnects with the world it's time for a fresh look at our image.
Cruise company floats own NFTs in nautical first
Has this cruise line 'Jumped the Shark' or are NFTs travel's next big thing?
Hawaiian Airlines returns to NZ skies: What's powering the comeback?
After an 834 day absence Hawaiian Airlines will resume flights to NZ on July 4.
As borders reopen, can New Zealand reset from high volume to 'high values' tourism?
New Zealand Tourism has a choice: try to revive the old ways, or develop a new model.
Fixing $750m convention centre - the next steps after the fire
Three years after the massive fire, work is about to start rebuilding the roof.
Jucy warning: Why the cost of your holiday car rental could nearly double
As NZ reopens to tourists it could be missing a critical part of its infrastructure.
Rich-listers invest in RealNZ as it gears up for tourism rebuild
Rich-listers among new investors in big tourism player gearing up for opening borders.
Tourism business owner wants review into $290m fund
A top watchdog wants the Government to explain decisions to pay funds to 127 businesses.
Watch: Ngāti Manuhiri on luxury resort plans
The trust is vowing to take 'any action we need to' in opposing a proposal for a headland.
Red light fright: Guest nights tumble as Omicron rocks domestic travel
Summer became a wipeout for accommodation providers as travellers stayed home.
Would you like a private jet with your suite? $1bn worth of luxury planned for Queenstown
As Aotearoa begins to open up, our southern tourist hotspot has some good news.
Mike Munro: Put out the welcome mat - the tourists are on the way
The tourists are coming back - but don't expect a quick rebound to pre-Covid levels.
Complaint about $75m Queenstown campground sale rejected
Construction of new development to be phased in seven stages, taking more than a decade.
Focus: Events industry reacts to relaxed Covid rules
Ninety Nine Reasons Event Management founder Frankie Mahoney says her team has had ‘a really busy week’ following the Governments changes, however the hospitality industry is still suffering. Video / NZ Herald
Tourism minister on cruise ships: 'I'd love to see them back'
Industry has worked 'incredibly hard' to change the perception of travellers, says Nash.
Australia reveals plan to woo international tourists
Australia's $60 million plan to bring back international visitors.
One of the most basic hotel amenities is disappearing...
Do not disturb? Many hotels have done away with this daily chore.
'Really disappointing': Pressure to set date for return of cruise ships to Napier
A date has yet to be set for the return of cruise ships to Napier.
Covid vaccine passports, mandates may go as NZ woos tourists
It comes after she did a promo interview on the Australian breakfast show Sunrise.
Watch: PM's tourism pitch on Aussie breakfast TV
"You can expect to get the warmest possible welcome you can imagine," Ardern says.
P&O Ferries sacks all 800 staff by Zoom, suspends services
One of the world's most well known travel operators has halted service.
MIQ hotels sit empty, workers depart, as system winds down
Room at the inn at 23 hotels and thousands of rooms lie empty as MIQ winds down.
Financier couple plan luxury Ōmaha resort near pā site
Cultural values assessment from an iwi perspective means some matters are unresolved.
Why the Sky Tower will not be lit this St Patrick's Day
Sky City will not be lighting the tower out of respect for the Irish consulate's wishes.
'We're just stoked': Border reopening, kick-start fund lift spirits
Those crossing the Tasman can start arriving from April 13.
'Game changer': Business groups react to border reopening
Business groups welcome the reopening of New Zealand's border.
Breaking down the border: What the tourism and travel sectors say
Moves welcomed as an important step but further relaxation of measures and support urged.
NZ reopens to the world - the new date tourists can start returning
It comes as the Omicron outbreak appears to near its peak overall.
Phil Goff lobbies the Government for bed tax to replace council hotel tax
The tax comes from politicians who can never say 'enough is enough', says a tourism boss.
Govt poised to open door to tourists sooner than planned
Every day of uncertainty for airlines over border settings risks the loss of services.
Scientists reveal why planes should smell of mint, museums of coffee
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Local Focus: Taupō needs tourists
"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" but times may be getting too tough in Taupō.