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The couple reveal the 'personal touches' that make their place one of the best in NZ.
The best hotels in the world have been named. Did NZ make the cut?
Two Australia hotels made the list, so how did Aotearoa fare?
Do you have 'gatexiety' when travelling?
The latest social media trend isn't necessarily a bandwagon you want to join.
Officials worried about feral dog attacks before tramping season
DoC and the Te Araroa Trail trust tell trampers wild dogs are a potential hazard.
Hamilton Gardens turn over a new leaf as entry fee comes into effect
The visitor attraction also celebrated the opening of its Gallagher Visitor Centre.
Popular NZ attraction closing in response to ‘serious risk'
Experts say improving protections is 'crucial'.
Viral video shows Venice tourists stuck in knee-deep water
People are shown calmly wading through knee-deep water in gumboots.
A cancelled flight stranded me abroad. Here are 3 things I did straight away
Follow these three simple steps to get ahead of a flight disruption.
Dramatic footage shows Qantas plane tear up runway at Perth Airport
Large fragments of tarmac can be seen flying up behind the plane.
Woman kicked off cruise ship for complaining in private WhatsApp group
The 68-year-old's contract was cancelled after she vented in a private text group.
Could this be the answer to an overtourism backlash?
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Set the alarm: Uluru’s new Sunrise Journeys light show is worth the wake up
From red dirt to digital canvas - indigenous art comes to life at a new Uluru experience.
Will NZ's new tourism levy really discourage visitors?
The price hike has sparked criticism but what do the tourists think?
Tourism numbers up slightly with Australia and China leading the charge
Chinese and US tourist numbers up across the year despite blip from Women's World Cup.
'Burdened': Greece hits cruise passengers with tourist fee
Levy to be introduced in 2025 in a bid to curb over-tourism.
News briefs from the Far North – Tourism awards, Lotto winner and school film festival
News snippets from the Far North.
Rotorua Canopy Tours on two alternatives to the tourist levy hike
OPINION: Tourism and tourists need to give back.
Leave things alone: Northland tourism operators ponder impact of hiked visitors tax
Will a hiked tourist levy impact Northland? Here's what key tourism operators think.
I may have found myself in The Truman Show at this slick Sydney hotel
It's not what I was expecting at check-in.
Steven Joyce: Govt’s visitor levy raises concerns for NZ’s tourism recovery
OPINION: Economic recovery efforts clash with increased tourist charges.
The destinations charging extra fees for you to see them, like NZ
NZ has nearly tripled its tourist tax. It's not the only country that charges to visit it.
Letters: Delays seeing a doctor; an Auckland Māori attraction for tourists
OPINION: 'We are stuck with a waka that goes in circles.'
Why this hotel experience changed the way I fly forever
For those looking for a seamless way to relax and prepare for travel, look no further.
Stock Takes: Aussies snap up $2b stake in NZ power line company
Australia’s second-largest pension fund will take up majority ownership of Powerco.
This was the most luxurious hotel I’ve been to - and it’s in Auckland
Catching an early flight? This hotel is a godsend.
'Record-setting': Oasis tour to deliver massive boost to UK tourism
Brothers Noel and Liam Gallagher announced plans to reunite.
Campervans versus cruise: One more speed bump for tourism company
Company had previously warned of hit to profit from slow vehicle sales.
Tourism Holdings ‘troubled’ result forecast; Forsyth Barr says investors need assuarance
Vehicle sales margins under pressure in Australia.
Checking in to SkyCity's newest offering, Horizon Hotel
Bethany Haverland tries out the latest high-end hotel to hit Auckland's skyline.
How Whanganui & Partners shapes up in its new era
'For our own professionalism and self-worth, it’s about delivering great results.'
SkyCity forecasts earnings for 2025, delivers loss for latest year
Horizon Hotel opened, NZ International Convention Centre due to open next year.
I'm a travel journalist and these two websites are invaluable for trip planning
OPINION: They aren't considered travel sites but they can be hugely helpful.
Travellers discover way to avoid Euro summer's soaring prices
However, the tactic won't stay cheap for long, experts predict.