Llama safari? South Island to upend tourism cliches
The South Island is rethinking its offering and getting travel bubble ready.
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What Auckland tourism thinks of South Island focus of sector spending
Tourism minister Stuart Nash announces $6.7m more for Queenstown cycle trail.
Stop Dreaming about New Zealand and Go
Australia, stop dreaming about New Zealand and go. Video / Tourism NZ
'You're dreaming' - New campaign to get Aussies across the Ditch
Tourism NZ spending is $4.5 million on campaign that will run for six months.
Tourism minister's $200m plan: What the industry thinks
Nash spreads the money about and breaks unfamiliar ground - applause at tourism event.
Govt unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators survive
The funding also includes money to help Covid-hit Queenstown to diversify its economy
4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost in past year- survey
The Lower South Island saw the biggest workforce drop, down 53 per cent.
Disneyland opening shows California's Covid turnaround
Disneyland is reopening after a 13-month closure courtesy of Covid 19.
Transtasman bubble boosts NZ's struggling hospitality sector
Hospitality industry data shows the impact of the bubble opening.
Flyer back on track after 8 years for southern rail tour
The Flyer ran as a heritage train attraction between 2003-2013 from Kingston to Fairlight.
Travel bubble: Entrepreneur calls for Govt to reassure nervous travellers
Founder of Aroha New Zealand Tours says Perth lockdown has created a bout of nervousness.
Italy's Uffizi discovers lost frescoes during Covid shutdown
Lost frescoes have been discovered at the Uffizi Gallery in Florence.
Is the transtasman bubble enough to keep airport retailers afloat?
Transtasman bubble makes up 20-30 per cent of regular earnings for one airport retailer.
Focus: Top tourist destination welcomes back Ozzies with open arms
Queenstown’s tourism industry was one of the hardest hit when Covid-19 closed our borders but the travel bubble with Australia, which saw its first quarantine free travellers today means things are looking up. Video / James Allan / Queenstown Airport
How much should the tourism industry get its hopes up about the transtasman bubble?
The quarantine-free transtasman travel bubble will finally be more than a promise.
How Queenstown hotels suffered during Covid-19
The South Island town recorded the lowest annual occupancy among big tourist cities.
Bubble: Demand spike takes West Coast hotel out of hibernation
The bubble has resulted in a 300 per cent spike in interest from Australia in some spots.
Local Focus: Kia ora to our Aussie cousins
And 'thank you' to Kiwis for the support. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Transtasman bubble: Have the visitor bookings rolled in?
Cordis says domestic business not strong enough for hotels that aren't in MIQ programme.
1/10 motorhomes 'caught short' by new containment laws
Over 10 per cent of motorhomes would be caught out by proposed standards.
Bans, fines and certified loos: Minister's freedom camping crackdown
Stuart Nash has proposed a raft of new rules that he wants in place by next year.
All Blacks hand over mauri stone
It accompanies the team at every game, but will stay with its new kaitiaki off the field.
Queenstown rejoices at transtasman bubble news
Hotel room bookings filling up as flights from Australia are confirmed by airlines.
Influx of Aussie travellers could drive up holiday costs
Influx of Aussies could make cheap domestic holidays a distant memory.
Epic adventures of a cycling holiday in Hanmer Springs
From deep forest to golden high country on the ever-improving trails around Hanmer Springs. Video / Sarah Bennett
Hertz puts new private equity group in driver's seat
Financial Times: Hopes of a recovery in travel set off a bidding war for bankrupt group.
Tourism NZ forecasts $1b boost if transtasman bubble opens
Aussies are already making plans to visit in the lead-up to Tuesday's travel announcement.
Local Focus: Bilingual tourism campaign launches
A bilingual digital map proves popular for visitors. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Virgin Galactic launches new-look spaceship for 2021 flights
Virgin's private space programme resumes with new spaceship.
Booked out baches: Kiwis rush for Easter escape
Bookabach homes in New Plymouth and Hanmer Springs have booked out for this weekend.
Curtains down for longest running retail business at Victoria Park Market
Owner Grace Ko says she doesn't think foreign tourists will return any time soon.
Grant Bradley: Tourism industry waiting for the $1 billion prize
Aussies want to come here, rate NZ's health response highly but tourism operators on hold.
Auckland hotel's new bar bucks hospo's Covid trend
While optimistic enough to expand, hotel boss says more Govt help needed for tourism.
A holiday in Xinjiang: Airbnb told to cut China ties
Airbnb asked to cut ties to its fastest growing market over human rights abuses.