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What chance of 'significant' border opening by January 1?

Tourism sector desperate to open border in Jan as hinted in Budget, but staff woes remain.

Budget 2021: Hotels' plea to Government

A $200 million pre-Budget announcement spread money throughout the sector.

Cruise confident: Norwegian commits $8.4b on new ships in midst of pandemic

Shipbuilder says the order is a sign of hope for the cruise sector.

494-room $200m Auckland hotel: biggest in NZ nears completion

The dual branded hotel will open either later this year or early next year.

What Auckland tourism thinks of South Island focus of sector spending

Tourism minister Stuart Nash announces $6.7m more for Queenstown cycle trail.

'You're dreaming' - New campaign to get Aussies across the Ditch

Tourism NZ spending is $4.5 million on campaign that will run for six months.

Tourism minister's $200m plan: What the industry thinks

Nash spreads the money about and breaks unfamiliar ground - applause at tourism event.

Travel bubble: Entrepreneur calls for Govt to reassure nervous travellers

Founder of Aroha New Zealand Tours says Perth lockdown has created a bout of nervousness.

Grant Bradley: Tourism industry waiting for the $1 billion prize

Aussies want to come here, rate NZ's health response highly but tourism operators on hold.

Auckland hotel's new bar bucks hospo's Covid trend

While optimistic enough to expand, hotel boss says more Govt help needed for tourism.

Steven Joyce: GDP figures show the true cost of Fortress NZ

Shrinking economy won't be turned around until we open our doors to the world.

Govt support for America's Cup depends on it being raced here, PM says

The world expo in Dubai scheduled for last year was postponed by the Covid-19 pandemic.

Jim Boult: Please stop bagging Queenstown and look at the reality

Opinion: Communities dependent upon tourism and hospitality are paying a hefty price.

Rotorua's love letter to tourists from Auckland

While there's a frosty reception in some places, Rotorua says: 'Aucklanders – we need you'

Bubble trouble a factor in closure of four West Coast hotels

Hotel group says mothballing properties will give other operators a better chance.

Editorial: Icy response in Glacier Country

Editorial: In normal times, the tourism portfolio can be a fun job.