Juha Saarinen talks iTravel and iTravails tips for those travelling to unfamiliar destinations.

A surge in visitors has fueled a boom year for hoteliers, who last year increased room rates by nearly 8 per cent.

The cruise ship that is almost the length of the Sky Tower has returned to Auckland.

Construction has begun on New Zealand's first "pod" hotel next to Christchurch Airport.

A new hotel featuring pods that people can rent for $30-a-night is being built in Christchurch.

Patent application suggests car service is thinking of becoming a travel agent.

The driving force behind the economic development of the Cardrona Valley, John Lee has today been appointed a companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit.

Visitors from China led a jump in Asian arrivals through Auckland International Airport in November, confirming government figures that show New Zealand is becoming a more popular destination as airlines add capacity.

Ruapehu Alpine Lifts (RAL) has been granted Department of Conservation approval to continue operating the Whakapapa Ski field on Mt Ruapehu.

Auckland Airport advises holiday-goers travelling over summer to arrive at the airport an additional 30 minutes earlier to avoid congestion.

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand chief executive Chris Roberts said this summer was likely to break tourism records.

New Zealand holiday spots are prominent in TripAdvisor's list of top 10 destinations on the rise in the South Pacific, taking second and third slots.

TripAdvisor has listed three New Zealand cities in its Top 5 Destinations on the Rise in the South Pacific.

Air New Zealand wants speed up the check-in process with futuristic bag drop.

The City of Sails was ranked third behind Brisbane and Queenstown, for the Top Destinations on the Rise in the South Pacific.

Airline says it is "smoothing out" processes to ensure its new regional flights run on time after complaints of delays.

Tourists setting off from Auckland on one of the world's top scenic rail journeys will have to check in at a kiosk fashioned from converted shipping containers from December 21.

In New Zealand, where cows outnumber people, leaping off a bridge tethered only by a rubber band has better economic prospects than selling milk.

A super-sized cruise ship with a 1350 seat theatre, surfing simulators, an ice skating rink and a rock climbing wall has arrived in Auckland.

Air New Zealand wants to move New Zealand into the top ten destinations for Argentine tourists.

Air New Zealand has signed a deal with an Argentine Government tourism body and both will now work together to promote tourism and trade.

Former All Blacks skipper reveals primal fear while sharing flight with the Herald: "I don't think a horse will enjoy a big lump like me on it."

Hotel companies use mock rooms to fine-tune their designs and decide whether existing blueprints are practical and efficient.

A tourism app set to launch this week has been designed to help tourism operators directly target visitors planning the next stage of their itinerary.

Luxury cruise, visiting the Wonders of the World and seeing the Northern Lights top options in new survey.

The ship has 10 pools and whirlpools, 15 bars and restaurants, a surf simulator and a rock climbing wall.

Lax service and acute labour shortages are a threat to New Zealand's booming tourism sector, says an industry body.