Business optimism jumps on the back of construction and tourism industries.

The Budget carrier is boosting its New Zealand operation in a bid to get more Kiwis using its services.

South Westland's biggest helicopter operator is expected to be back in the air early this week after being grounded for a month.

Wyndham Hotel Group is adding six hotels with about 500 rooms to its portfolio over the next three years.

New Zealand's sheepmeat exports and tourists from the UK may be the hardest hit from the Brexit.

Jetstar's inaugural night flight to Queenstown is due this evening just as the resort town's winter festival starts.

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It might be embroiled in a bloody civil war, but Syria has big plans to woo tourists back.

Airbnb listings in New Zealand are booming, but not making as much money as you'd think.

Visitor increased $2.2 billion in the year ended March 2016, to reach a record annual high in spending" of $13.3 billion

All systems are go for the opening of the Disney Shanghai Resort, but it history is a guide, it could be turbulent.

Tired of eating out, but too tired to cook? This startup may be your answer.

When it comes to beach holiday habits, Kiwis are one of the world's most low maintenance travellers in the world.

Guest nights rose in April for the 25th month as soaring tourist numbers helped mark a new record for the month.

Jetstar is celebrating its seventh birthday by offering passengers flights with the return leg free of charge.

Emirates plans to boost capacity on the longest non-stop route in the world by using a super jumbo A380 later this year.

Virgin Australia has warned the market of a major announcement regarding Hainan Airlines.

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Airbus has confirmed it's pitching its new A350XWB to our national airline - and it can fly a very, very long way.

Rarely seen bargains abound for corporate aircraft as tumbling oil wealth, a stronger dollar and a downturn for emerging-market giants cripple demand.

A Chinese tour operator warns New Zealand has to be careful about the mix of visitors it attracts from China.

A trial is under way to streamline border processing for low-risk travellers and traders, starting with those who fly across the Tasman.

Selected regular transtasman travellers who provide detailed information before they reach the border will have a smoother path through security.

Thousands of Kiwis are packing their sunhats and sun cream, preparing for a winter getaway.

Hotel room rates are set to spike in popular tourist destinations as the accommodation shortage bites.

The squeeze on accommodation in tourist hotspots is getting tighter, causing critical constraints in some centres.

Tourism is working to avoid being a victim of success but is not expecting much more help in the Budget.

The tourism boom means the country is short of 26 hotels.

Kiwis continue to take cruises in record numbers attracted by new ships and destinations in this region and around the world.