Tourism Export Council says NZ risks being left behind by testing rules
As NZ drops some entry requirements a tourist group says there's still a long way to go.
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Luxury cruise ships return to NZ: A butler for every berth
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Pow! Bam! Holy crime-busters, Batman! It's the tourists
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Major hotel chain to continue living wage post MIQ
Many of these workers were at or just above the minimum wage at the start of the pandemic.
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.
Hotel horror: Revenue plunges in NZ to pandemic low
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David Downs: How Covid has changed world's perception of New Zealand
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Rich-listers invest in RealNZ as it gears up for tourism rebuild
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Tourism business owner wants review into $290m fund
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Watch: Ngāti Manuhiri on luxury resort plans
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Red light fright: Guest nights tumble as Omicron rocks domestic travel
Summer became a wipeout for accommodation providers as travellers stayed home.
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Mike Munro: Put out the welcome mat - the tourists are on the way
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Complaint about $75m Queenstown campground sale rejected
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