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John MacDonald: Christchurch’s shameful welcome for cruise passengers

OPINION: First cruise ship in Christchurch since the earthquakes.

'No bookings at all': Airbnb hosts panic as guests slam cleaning fees and 'chores lists'

Is the era of Airbnb coming to an end?

Have guide, will travel: 10 places you can only visit with a guide

There are many benefits to travelling with a tour guide but sometimes they're a must-have.

Why you should always book flights on a Sunday: Report reveals best times for cheap travel

Air travel is more expensive and unpredictable than in recent memory.

Lady of the lake's birthday cruise: TSS Earnslaw turns 110

A birthday party for the grand old lady of the lake celebrated heritage and the future.

New Zealand hotel chain gifted human uterus

Amateur taxidermy and various pieces of anatomy are now accepted payment.

Overseas buyer swoops: Youth Hostel chain to reopen

Foreign buyer interest was strong due to geographic spread: Colliers.

Why a proposal to charge visitors $200 was rejected by Cabinet

Tourism minister Stuart Nash was invited to try again late next year.

Small Business: Time share boat ownership business booming

A slice of boating heaven in more people's reach, and Simon Barker has high-flying plans.

Harassment case: The tourist obsessed with her ex-boss - judge overturns conviction

Sand-duning accident led to mental ill-health and obsession, says appeal judge.

White House demands US airlines show 'true cost' of tickets

The White House has declared war on hidden airline charges.

'The screaming was so loud': Woman struck by rollercoaster in Melbourne

Reports the woman went onto the Rebel Coaster tracks to retrieve her phone.

Royal fans give London tourism a bump for funeral

Mourning tourists have brought joy to flagging London businesses.

Sailing past the pandemic: Cruise no longer dead in the water

Cruise is steaming back around the world and in NZ this summer.

Does Auckland deserve a special cruise ship home?

Auckland region leads the national cruise tourism spend by big margin.

Infratil to sell $100m+ slice of Auckland's Wynyard Quarter

Parties are doing due diligence and hopes are high for a year's-end deal.

Most Kiwis plan to travel in the next year; here's where they're heading

A study revealed 85 per cent of Kiwis plan to travel in the next 12 months, and why.

With tourism unleashed, it is time to decide what we want for Christchurch

OPINION: Have your say on Christchurch and the future of the city.