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Opinion: Time to pursue new strategies for Central Otago
Reliance on international tourism has caused some areas to be hit hard in the lockdown.
Armchair travel: A love letter to Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul's architecture, history and food are unforgettable.
Experience the South Island by campervan
A campervan road trip is on many Kiwis' bucket list. Video / Maui Motorhomes
Some states could open to NZ sooner than others, Aussie Tourism Minister says
States choosing to restrict their borders shouldn't hold back progress, he said.
Watch: How Tourism NZ is enticing Kiwis to see the country
Sports stars, broadcasters and ordinary Kiwis reel off their bucket-list destinations.
Brian Fallow: Wishful thinking won't save tourism jobs
COMMENT: Many people -- in NZ and overseas -- will be in no position to pay for a holiday.
Airbnb NZ bookings soar, heading for pre-Covid levels
Surge in bookings a relief to some of nearly 40,000 hosts who saw listing income disappear
Bar owner says the industry is doing it tough - MP says it's a testing time for everyone
Bar owners and tourism operators described level 2 wait to open as 'kick in the guts'.
Asia-Pacific bubble will benefit tourism, hotels from next year - Colliers
Hong Kong, Singapore and Taiwan could be lining up to join an expanding tourism bubble.
Ardern arrives at Te Puia for meeting with tourism leaders
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern arrives at Te Puia in Rotorua for meeting with tourism leaders. Video / Kelly Makiha
Australia, NZ travel bubble: The way we'll soon be able to go on holiday
Australia and NZ thought of it, European countries did it - our best chance of a holiday.
Covid 19: Joy as tourism resumes
'We now have a pulse' - Queenstown Airport reopens after 45 days
Silver lining in delay of NZ's $54m Expo push in Dubai
But leader of programme says fresh date could be key part of export reboot
Italy to reopen to tourists, Baltic travel bubble starts
Italy gives date it will reopen to tourists, as Europe's first travel bubble starts up.
Whakaari / White Island eruption leads to internal review
It will review the department's roles and responsibilities for offshore islands.
Glimmer of hope for tourism as NZers plan domestic holidays - survey
Domestic holidays are top on the list for Kiwis after lockdown.
Editorial: How you can make a difference and help businesses survive
WE SAY:Let's provide targeted support that gets money flowing and kick starts the economy.
Comment: Budget leaves many tourism operators hanging on by a thread
The tourist sector says the budget delivers a welcome message.
Pass or fail: Tourist, hotel and aviation groups rate the budget
The Budget delivered a $400 million targeted tourism recovery fund - how was it received?
The $50 billion Budget to help save 140,000 jobs - and wage subsidy extended
The Government will spend big on its Covid-19 recovery plan.
The tourist who loves Hawke's Bay so much, he's staying after lockdown
Mauro Pacella's love for Napier has grown despite being in lockdown on a working holiday.
Local Focus: Crowds gone from Tongariro Crossing so now's the time
COVID 19 puts NZ walks in a time warp. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Budget 2020: Tourism rescue package confirmed as operators hope for lifeline
MPs will hear from affected tourism operators, as well as Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis.
Hotels hitting the wall - level 2 can't come soon enough
The change in alert levels means hotels can open but they're in bad financial shape.
Calls to support Māori business in Covid 19 recovery
A Facebook page to tautoko such businesses has been widely shared.
Waiheke Island ready to burst its Covid-19 bubble for visitors
Stir-crazy visitors from Auckland will be welcomed by business, but perhaps not everyone.
Local Focus: Rotorua business owner positive despite trials
Vandalism and love in Rotorua. Made with funding by NZ On Air.
Doughboats venture provides perfect bubble outing when we get to level 2
Second chance for "Doughboat" business that launched just before Covid-19 lockdown.
Editorial: Towards level 2 - 'a safer normal'
We say: Level 2 offers a giant leap from level 3, but it may be smaller steps for some.
Transtasman bubble possible as early as July
A spokesman for Jacinda Ardern, confirmed that timing was a possibility.
Tourism is on its knees - Can new level 2 rules revive it?
Now another challenge - getting shell-shocked Kiwis out of home and touring the country
'Baycation' approved: A trip from Wellington to Napier gets PM's cautious tick
Hawke's Bay Tourism delight as PM explains a Napier trip, taken with caution, would be OK.