Latest fromTourism & Leisure Industries

Auckland Airport's $5b spend to change the way we travel
The company is building for passenger numbers forecast to double in the next 20 years.

Auckland's big projects: $703m Convention Centre to be 'world-first'
The new $703 million NZ International Convention Centre to open on four sides.

Snow Shuttle pilot a success for Ruapehu
Ruapehu transport scheme enters its second year at Tongariro National Park.

Tourism NZ to resume global ads after mosque attacks
The government agency says its mainly digital advertising will restart next Monday.

Hosking: Tourism New Zealand wrong to suspend marketing of the country
Comment: "This country is as much a tourist destination today as it was a month ago."

The science of behaving badly abroad
Science says they're far more agreeable when they are at home. Too right.

'I don't think anyone thought it would get this big': 87 cruise ships to dock in Napier next season
Napier's next cruise ship season will run from the start of October to May.

Bad hygiene or part of the experience? Complaints over 'grubby' Napier hostel spark debate
Shower mould, a dirty extractor fan and a filthy kitchen: A Napier tourist was shocked.

Tourism Minister warns attacks will affect visitor numbers
Economists and government minister warn tourism will feel fallout from terror attacks.

Jones backs American billionaire's $50m golf course plan
Shane Jones backs Ric Kayne's $50m+ northern golf course expansion

Why John Kirwan is backing new tourism private equity fund
JK says he's supporting the new venture and is happy to have skin in the game.

'Staydium Glamping' an escape for Eden?
Quirky concepts become part of a serious $100m debate.

Revealed: Tourism heavyweights and All Black legend behind new private equity fund
A new private equity fund to back tourism businesses aims to fill a gap in the market.

New anchor fee short-sighted: Emirates Team NZ
The yachting syndicate says other venues suffered when they put up prices for superyachts.

Cycle of success: City reaps $18m from Crankworx
World's top mountain bike festival coming soon. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Phil Goff compared to Donald Trump in harbour battle
Phil Goff sent his apologies to an angry crowd baying for his blood.

Auckland Mayor Phil Goff cast as villain at protest
But cruise ship industry says Auckland benefits to the tune of $181m from visits.

Fears of over tourism grow as international travel booms
More travellers feel the impact of over-tourism in a growing number of countries.

Women's global travel network teams up NZ firm
A network to support solo women travellers has spread to New Zealand.

Queenstown unveils proposal to charge visitor levy
Resort town's 24,000 ratepayers can't afford 'desperately needed infrastructure': mayor

Push to revive Chinese tourist numbers to Auckland: New app 'timely'
App will be launched to mass Chinese market once local pool of advocates established.

'Late stage cancer' but promoter of theatrical bomb still seeking comeback
Businessman optimistic despite $12m production's closure after weeks of non-payments.

January was Hawke's Bay's biggest tourism month
International tourists drove the increase, especially our friends from across the ditch.

Tourism jobs 'tarred with a certain brush'
According to research, young people have bad perceptions of a career in tourism.

Why Lucy's back on board with House of Travel
Travel agent says the increasingly fragmented booking market works in its favour.

Airlines admit 'disturbing' seat cameras on NZ flights
Singapore and United Airlines admit some local flights have cameras aboard.

'Chokingly excessive': Shane Jones blasts Air NZ fares
Air New Zealand will slash airfares but Shane Jones warns it may not make a difference.

Jet boat community in 'total shock' after death
The boat skidded 40 metres along a bank after leaving the river.

Ghost pools: Photos reveal Waiwera in decrepit state
The hot pools have been closed for a year, and renovations have been halted.