Huka Lodge, favoured by Royals and Hollywood elite, sold
One of the most high-end places to stay in this country: sold.
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Queenstown's housing market has weathered the Covid storm remarkably well.
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What luxury lodge did in national lockdown: Wharekauhau
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Wealthy tourists lining up to return to Queenstown - luxury operators
Firms catering to high-end travellers struggle to hold on as keen clients are kept out.
Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism
As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.
Warning NZ tourism industry may never recover
Fears NZ's Covid response will be less important to visitors as global vaccines roll out.
Christmas wish: International cruise line's big plan to restart in NZ
Big global operator says 'no vaccination no cruise'' is complex but being considered.
Campervan rates slashed in 'work from (motor)home' campaign
Tourism company hoping the mobile workplace trend in the US will take off here.
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