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National hotel chains slash rent to investors, blaming Covid

"We are a group of 26 angry, desperate owners" - Ramada Albany suite owner.

Tourism NZ boss Stephen England-Hall quits for top job at Wayfare

Leaving after four years for new job in a big private tourism business.

'Decimated': Auckland tourism operators hurting from closed borders

Tour company says operators in Auckland by far worst hit by Covid-19.

Small Business: Why a two-way transtasman bubble is vital for tourism

Little progress on transtasman bubble is hurting business, a Queenstown pilot says.

Tourism leaders: Let's make the most of Ardern's star power

Tourism minister Kelvin Davis defends job in portfolio he says he wants to keep.

Towns on tenterhooks: Tourism's fight to survive on West Coast

Skydivers are among those now doing work for DoC to make ends meet.

SkyCity prepared for further lockdowns

CEO Graeme Stephens feels 'well positioned' to ride out what lies ahead.

Queenstown's LOTR site Deer Park Heights set to reopen

It will be the first time in 11 years the Lord of the Rings site opens to the public.

Why this hotel chain bounced back during the pandemic

Business hotel occupancy holding up as total tourism spend drops 15 per cent for year.

Auckland's new iPhone-inspired hotel

TFE managing hotels opening on Thursday and October 28.

Focus: Winter wonderland in Queenstown

While locals and visitors enjoyed a winter wonderland in Queenstown today some motorists and flights became stuck in heavy snow. Video / James Allan

Small Business: Tourism subscription firm throws lifeline for Kiwi operators

Sam Brough says his business was born from opportunity Covid-19 presented.

Queen to trim costs as Covid dents income

The royals are facing a £35 million funding hit, courtesy of the pandemic.

STA Travel used client money to cover wages and rent

Administrators Deloitte say they have uncovered a "significant co-mingling of funds".

SkyCity opens 'voluptuous' new VIP high-roller area

Some VIPs arrive in private jets, spend hundreds of thousands a day

Where has STA Travel customers' money gone?

The amount owed to creditors of the failed travel group STA has soared to more than $10m.