An activist investor has declared war on Walt Disney, vowing to claw back almost €1bn in "egregious fees" levelled against its struggling French offshoot.

The Govtt will re-double its promotion of the "Alpine Pacific Triangle" to get tourists back to quake-hit Kaikoura, Hanmer and Christchurch.

Air fares around the world are forecast to fall further in 2017 and the industry will continue to make big profits.

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are worried about the pressure overseas tourists are putting on the country.

Traffic chaos around Auckland Airport meant some passengers missed flights and its set to get worse over summer.

Leveraging Middle Earth has boosted tourism to New Zealand during the past 15 years and will continue in the future, says Tourism New Zealand.

The Labour Inspectorate is cracking down on business disguising employees as 'volunteers'.

New Zealand's spending on infrastructure needs to increase and it isn't realistic to expect ratepayers to foot the bill, leaders say.

Outgoing prime minister John Key also held the tourism portfolio which industry leaders say gave it a high profile.

Kiwis rate travel much higher than buying possessions, according to a survey released by American Express

Industry bosses say Govt levy needed to pay for improved travel facilities.

Auckland Airport says the summer peak will be busier than ever and is taking steps to make it as easy as possible.

Tourists will soon be soaring high over Rotorua on the Orbserver - a helium balloon which can carry up to 20 passengers 150m above the tourist mecca.

Responsible visitors such as those travelling in certified self-contained motorhomes should "not have the door slammed in their face", says the NZ Motorcaravan Association.

The government has welcomed a report from New Zealand's key tourism leaders who have called for a nationwide bed levy and a boost to departure taxes to fund small centre infrastrucuture.

A US start-up is working to make supersonic speed mainstream, with a passenger jet that travels more than two times the speed of sound.

Airlines are finding more ways to charge for extras like baggage fees and on-board food.

Noumea-based Aircalin is upgrading its fleet, opting for Airbus A320s and A330s

COMMENT: I think what Phil Goff is doing is absolutely right - a visitor levy is a good way to generate income, but it needs to go beyond Auckland.

Rental car companies are exploring the possibility of moving some 250 vehicles stranded in Kaikoura out by sea.

The Buller District Council has delayed until next year a decision on whether to ban freedom camping at Punakaiki.

Jetstar's New Zealand staff are being given extra training to deal with problems they face dealing with customers.

Jetstar's regional operations could boost the economy of four centres it serves by about $40 million a year, according to Infometrics

Jetstar has appointed Daniel Banens as head of its New Zealand operation and he will succeed Grant Kerr who announced in August he was leaving.

New Zealanders get to airports early and spend close to $100 when they shop at duty free outlets

A Kaikoura motel owner said he had to kick two tourists out for overstaying their welcome and exacerbating the stressful situation, following Monday's quake.

Quake-hit South Island businesses which are facing a tourist season without highway access say a Government relief package is a good start.

Whale Watch Kaikoura is overwhelmed by the support they have received following a temporary closure after Monday's quake.

Kaikoura's surfers are anxiously waiting for a swell to see what the weekend's earthquake means for the region's famous surf breaks.

Port of Malborough expects to find out today whether the ferry terminal building at Picton is structurally sound.