nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries http://www.nzherald.co.nz/ Latest Tourism & Leisure Industries headlines from nzherald.co.nz en-nz Copyright 2012 APN HOLDINGS NZ Sat, 04 Feb 2012 17:00:10 +1200 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss APN RSS Generator webnews@nzherald.co.nz webmaster@nzherald.co.nz New Zealand Herald - Tourism & Leisure Industries http://www.nzherald.co.nz/images/nz_little_logo.gif http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tourism-leisure-industries/news/headlines.cfm?c_id=95 Colosseum closed in rare cold snap http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tourism-leisure-industries/news/article.cfm?c_id=95&objectid=10783394&ref=rss A rare snowfall blanketed Rome on Friday, forcing the closure of the Colosseum over fears tourists would slip on the icy ruins, and leaving buses struggling to climb the city's slushy hills. Other parts of the country experienced... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:44:04 +1200 Off-to-Oz exodus at 11-year high http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tourism-leisure-industries/news/article.cfm?c_id=95&objectid=10783162&ref=rss New Zealand recorded its biggest-ever net loss of migrants to Australia in 2011, underlining the appeal of life across the Tasman, where wages are higher, jobs more plentiful and living standards are superior.A net outflow of 36,900... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Fri, 03 Feb 2012 11:15:21 +1200 London Olympics: Overpriced hotels deter tourists http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tourism-leisure-industries/news/article.cfm?c_id=95&objectid=10782353&ref=rss Unwanted hotel rooms needlessly reserved for dignitaries by Olympic organisers will be a key factor in a tourism slump set to cost Britain billions this summer, top travel industry figures have warned.The organising committee for... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:00:00 +1200 La Scala fears the squeeze as hard times hit Italy http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tourism-leisure-industries/news/article.cfm?c_id=95&objectid=10781672&ref=rss La Scala's general manager hopes Italian Premier Mario Monti's Government will avoid cutting spending for culture, noting that music and theatre can help to unite people.Stephane Lissner said the famed Milan opera house would have... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:35:00 +1200 Fiordland schemes set alarm bells ringing http://www.nzherald.co.nz/tourism-leisure-industries/news/article.cfm?c_id=95&objectid=10781735&ref=rss Proposed mega-developments to enhance the journey between two of New Zealand's most popular visitor attractions have opponents warning that life in a precious World Heritage Area and national parks will suffer.But those behind the... newsfeeds@nzherald.co.nz Sat, 28 Jan 2012 05:30:00 +1200