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Kiwis urged to make home vids for latest 100% Pure campaign
Volunteer film-makers are sought for Tourism NZ's biggest campaign.
Chinese visitor numbers dip in China-NZ Year of Tourism 2019
Tourism expert says NZ no longer 'flavour of the month' for Chinese travellers.
No high-risk countries: Immigration NZ denies it is tougher for some to get NZ visitor visa
Agency claims it doesn't decline applicants based on country of origin or race.
Why tourism expert finds Instagram influencers painful
Author says filtered lives create an unrealistic picture of travel destinations
SkyCity gets consent to buy Queenstown lakeside site
SkyCity's Queenstown ambitions just took a big leap forward.
Tourism 'devastated' as crucial accommodation data pulled
A tourism leader blames a spat between government agencies for losing key data.
Tourism NZ's 100% Pure campaign funding cut by $3m
The marketing agency lost $6m in funding last year and hasn't had a boost in this Budget.
Call to boycott bylaw: Freedom camping sites increase from 14 to 107
The number of designated freedom camping sites in Auckland would increase from 14 to 107.
Mystique lost in jostle for Everest's peak
EDITORIAL: Global tourism has exploded that some areas are trying to curb over-tourism.
Changing rooms: Rich lister's luxury pad becomes hotel suites
Hilton's getting bigger in Auckland and around the world as the brand turns 100.
Editorial: Quiet confidence in the tourism sector
We say: Any slowdown in our economy should be seen for the opportunities it provides.
Fatal flight operators misled investigators: CAA
CAA found inspectors were "too trusting" during crash investigations.
$8m to improve freedom camping woes
The Government money is for operating costs such as enforcement and temporary facilities.
Analysis: What Govt's new plan for tourism means
The government is promising to get more hands-on with tourism
Peak tourism: 1 million visitors to Aoraki Mt Cook a year
3.9 million Kiwis and 1.8 million foreign tourists visit conservation areas every year.
Local Focus: Rotorua tourism shines at Trenz
Huge economic impact expected from major tourism event. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
Tourism job crunch: 40,000 staff needed or industry at risk
Industry groups want to make tourism a more attractive career option.
New big hairy goal for NZ tourism - $50b a year
Tourism earnings have beaten forecasts and now the industry has turned to sustainability
Survey finds some small businesses are flying high
As the tourism industry gathers for its big trade show a survey reveals operators' mood.
Hotel prices on the move - are you paying too much?
Hotel prices are climbing here and overseas although Auckland rates took a dip.
More Kiwis think there are too many tourists - survey
While 93% think tourism benefits NZ, growing push-back is a wake up call for industry.
Great Walks tourist fee hike a success: DoC
Bookings by people living in New Zealand had increased from 39 per cent to 52 per cent.
Kiwis lead world in rate of cruise holiday growth
More than 100,000 Kiwis are taking ocean cruises, outstripping global growth rates
New Tourism NZ board chair named; Qualmark award winners revealed
The shakeup of Tourism NZ's board continues with a new chair named.
Watch: 'Disrespectful' - Tourists ignore warning signs, harass wild seals
Group, including children, were "posing for photos, crouching down to get closer".
Another landslide delays Cape Kidnappers beach access opening
Hastings District Council had been planning to re-open Clifton Beach on Monday.
Instagram tourists hit back over photo claims
Instagram star posted photos in pristine swimming spots. And not everyone is happy.
Tourism Holdings lowers profit guidance as US business falters
Tourism Holdings said falling US sales contributed to the downgrade.
Signs for visually impaired miss the mark with un-raised braille
The signs appear to include braille - except the dots have been printed on a flat surface.
The woman who helped build a Hawke's Bay's tourism empire with a dog by her side
Hawke's Bay's always had a story to tell. Annie Dundas learned how to tell it to tourists.
Unruly freedom campers fined in conservation crackdown
Camping in a restricted or prohibited area was the most common offence.
North Hokianga 'a sitter' for dark sky status
Official dark sky status could boost boutique tourism in the area, proposal's backers say