Walt Disney Company has boosted its stake in its less successful European sister and promised to support the struggling business with more cash.

Elisabeth talks to Rose Griffin, of The Gentle Cycling Company.

Dreamworld operator Ardent Leisure says its theme parks revenue is recovering, although January's takings remain low.

Trade minister Todd McClay is encouraging Air NZ and Qatar to patch up differences over a cancelled commercial deal.

Qatar Airways has a reputation for lavish parties to launch new routes and says its gala dinner in Auckland will be no exception.

Qatar Airways' marathon flight from Doha to Auckland has touched down and the airline says it is committed to the route.

Mega ship Ovation of the Seas will make its final New Zealand call of the summer in Auckland today.

China registered a record 6.15 million overseas trips during the Lunar New Year holiday.

Elisabeth Easther talks to Craig Rutland, proprietor of Last Light Lodge and Cafe, Tuatapere, Southland.

Tourism spending in the Bay of Plenty has increased a huge 44 per cent in just five years, hitting $802 million last year.

Auckland is gearing up for the arrival of five new 5-star hotels, including glamour chain The Ritz-Carlton.

National guest nights jumped 6.0 per cent to 3 million in October compared to the same month a year ago.

Elisabeth Easther meets Sandy Waters the owner/operator of Snowy Waters Lodge in Raetihi.

Tourism continues to boom in New Zealand with spending by domestic and international visitors approaching $26b for the past year.

Credit card spending in December topped the previous months in 2016, and exceeding the billing of the previous two years.

Bus company InterCity is putting more premium seats in its buses.

Rugby fans could face accommodation and transport nightmares for the British and Irish Lions' tour of New Zealand.

A shimmering glass tower has been revealed as the new look for Dunedin's proposed five-star hotel.

It was supposed to be a private room, but this creepy Airbnb host had other ideas when he accepted a Sydney woman's booking.

The playful and curious orca entertained those on the boat for about 20 minutes.

A Hari Hari woman has branched into tourism with a "floating golf" challenge at the man-made Ross Lake, in the historic Westland gold town.

The tourism industry's biggest challenge is coping with record growth and finding ways to fund infrastructure.

Nearly 800 property owners in Queenstown will be sent a reminder to register their short-term holiday rental room or house as visitor accommodation.

Hundreds of tourists are milling around downtown Greymouth at weekends and evenings.

Mediocre weather means more Kiwis than usual have been planning overseas trips and low fares out today will see those numbers increase, says an agent.

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Meet the New Zealand Herald Business Leader of the Year finalists.

The $10 billion spend-up on overseas travel is forecast continue but rising oil prices and slowing house price rises could dent demand.

The largest cruise ship to traverse New Zealand's waters, with nearly 6500 passengers and crew members, made its debut in Auckland this morning.

On a good day, you can't beat Mt Ruapehu. But for the skifield company, it isn't all blue skies.