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End of an era: YHA NZ closes all eleven NZ hostels
The cornerstone of New Zealand backpacking will not reopen in 2022.
Canterbury hot pools to require bathers show proof of vaccination
Under the new Covid Framework, visitors will have to show their My Vaccine Pass to get in.
'Brave, challenging development': PwC Tower named winner
Community housing, hospital, tourism, supermarket and office buildings: winners
Grounded: 1000 Air NZ transtasman flights cancelled by lack of progress on border
Govt's transtasman bubble stand hits 20,000 customers
'No speaking Māori': Guest's shock as Airbnb removes listing
Also, don't refer to our country as Aotearoa, notice in the house said.
Cordis Auckland's new top suite: Bigger than a house and yours for $5000 a night
The hotel has invested $170m on a new tower timed to open as Auckland will.
Nourish Group gobbled up by Good Spirits Hospitality
Deal happens as restaurants face unprecedented fallout from Covid lockdowns and new rules.
Goff's bed tax costs ratepayers $1m for failed court defence
The council may have to pay back tens of millions of dollars to the accommodation sector.
$100m for Rydges Wellington: 200 investors quit titles
98% of investors agreed to sell, but 2% refused. The case went to court
Millions at stake: Winners from ruling on 'reverse engineered' bed tax
Opponents of rate say its justice at last over council's poorly conceived levy.
Council's controversial bed tax 'invalid'
Council refuses to rule out the prospect of an appeal as it reviews decision.
Focus: Auckland public facilities you can and can’t go to
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Airbnb gets international 'travel ready' with new features
Airbnb retools its website for the new requirements of international travel.
'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fall
The company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.
Tourism boss tells PM the country is caught in the headlights
It's time to let us live and give us a plan, says Lawrence.
Holiday Parks tell guests to get vaxxed to protect summer plans
With under two months until Christmas, vaccines and clarity are on parks' wish list.
Why new-build hotel in Queenstown believes it has the timing right
'We appear to be on the brink of the new normal when people begin traveling again'.
Aucklanders in Queenstown for Christmas? Reopening hinted in Otago
Return of visitors to Queenstown would be a 'godsend'.
'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders
The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.
Airbnb makes resolution to crack down on NYE parties
Guests without a history of positive reviews could see NYE plans canned.
$100 handout for tourists visiting West Coast this summer
This isn't the first time the Coast has offered cash incentives to tourists.
SkyCity 'significantly impacted' by Covid, no 2022 outlook
Covid and disruptions made it impossible to give any outlook, CEO warns.
MIQ changes: What they mean for aviation and tourism
Small step welcomed but tourism and travel sectors need more certainty.
Cancelled: Fury and Commerce Commission complaints as Air NZ ditches domestic flights
Air NZ says that uncertainty over Auckland border settings left it little choice.
'Guests must be vaxxed to ride' says New Zealand adventure tour operator
Proof of vaccination will be required for bookings on Adventure South trips.
Give the gift of tourism scheme launched as hotspot pleads for Labour Weekend boost
The lockdown has badly hit domestic tourism but a pay now use later will help operators.
Government to plug gaps in rules for adventure tourism
The Government wants to bring in tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators.
Survival mode: What hotels want from Govt's business rescue package
Hotels have lost $1.5 billion in revenue during the past 18 months and want more help.
Meal ticket: National plan to give jabbed $100 to spend on hospo and tourism
The voucher scheme would reward the vaccinated and help struggling businesses.
Crying for hours: Auckland tourism employers 'worried senseless'
Tourism Minister has said Auckland operators have more opportunities outside the sector.
Why Vietnam is preparing for a wellness tourism boom
As post-pandemic travel picks up, Vietnam prepares for one particular tourism trend.
Adapt or die: Covid-19 reveals Lake Tahoe's risky tourist economy
Covid-19 and climate change makes Lake Tahoe's tourism-based economy increasingly risky.
'People are losing their houses, their life savings': Hostel owner
The 'team of five million'' has done it tough but some have done it tougher than others.