Tourists spend estimated $8.4b this year
Of the money spent on Auckland tourism for the past year, $3.9 billion was spent by Kiwis.
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New Queen St hotel planned for Auckland
The news follows a string of other big new hotel announcements in the last few days.
$120m milestone for 'airport of the future'
Fancy a walk? New gates at Auckland Airport are 1.7km from international processing.
Cruise facilities squeeze means industry misses target
Kiwis are cruising in record numbers but the industry is worried about facilities.
Tourist groups flex their muscles on tax
The $25 - $35 charge could cause problems unless it is well designed
Sudima Hotel chain founder plans overseas expansion
Hotel developer has five more buildings up his sleeve.
Queenstown needs $278m to remain tourist mecca
A new report shows Queenstown requires major investment to boost infrastructure.
US duck boat tragedy: 'Where they were operating is just ridiculous'
The incident is being reported as the deadliest such accident in almost two decades.
From corporate world to an award winning B&B
Garth and Angie London realised it was time for a change in their early 50s
New high-rise hotel for Auckland CBD
A new Sudima Hotel of up to 200 rooms has been announced for Auckland's CBD.
NZ near top of Chinese tourist wish list
New Zealand ranks fourth on the bucket list for millions of Chinese tourists.
Soap from a Dunedin hotel is helping keep Ghana clean
Unused soap from Scenic Hotels is going to needy communities.
Watch: First images of Auckland's 'Statue of Liberty'
Video shows a giant pou, or pole, using fallen kauri from the Waitākere Ranges.
Hotels vs Airbnb: the fight over bed tax
The hotel sector says it is being unfairly targeted by taxes.
Tentative support for huge statue at Bastion Point
A 50-metre statue at Bastion Point could be a masterpiece, readers say.
30 to 50 metres tall statue for Auckland harbour: Tell us what you think
Giant Bastion Pt statue could rival New York's Statue of Liberty and Rio's Christ statue.
'Transformative travel' is changing operators but will it change you?
There is a growing demand for ever-deeper travel experiences.
Fancy a night on a luxury yacht? It will set you back $12,500
A Queenstown hotel is offering a water-based experience - but it doesn't come cheap.
Staff at remote hotels take out big awards
Hotels in a small centre have overcome challenges of being in a remote area.
French campaign woos too many tourists
Successful campaign sees France now struggling to cope with record numbers of visitors.
Tourism NZ's 100% Pure campaign shifts direction
The emphasis is on people and culture as the 19-year-old campaign changes gear.
Fresh snow dump readies Tūroa for opening
Fresh snow dumping primes ski field for big opening.
Visa spend up: How tourists are flashing the plastic in NZ
Spending by Visa card holders is being mainly done in shops, lodgings and restaurants.
ManaBus and Nakedbus to end services
The company will be shifting its focus to its ferry services.
Dreamworld worker fired for 'almost identical' accident
Two years before four people died on ride, a worker was fired for a similar accident.
Brockhampton announce New Zealand show
The 13-piece hip-hop boyband will play the Logan Campbell Centre on September 21.
Regional healthcare needs cut of any tourist tax, say rural GPs
Rural GPs say healthcare in regions is affected heavily during peak tourist season.
Luxury cruise giant's $1.4b deal
US mega ship operator Royal Caribbean takes a majority stake in Silversea Cruises.
Govt chips in $10m for new ski gondola
Government will provide Ruapehu Alpine Lifts with $10 million for its new gondola.
Tourists charged double for access to 'Great Walks'
DOC is hiking prices for overseas tourists, with visitors paying double on Great Walks.
Brian Rudman: Better to clip tourism ticket at border
COMMENT: Kiwi trampers will now bludge off their overseas fellow travellers.