TravelRoom check: Grand Pacific HotelTim Roxborogh stays at a former haunt of Somerset Maugham and James Michener.07 Jul 11:00 PM
TourismPlans for new Auckland hotel unveiledInternational hotel operator Wyndham has announced plans for a new hotel in central Auckland30 Jun 03:22 AM
BusinessAirbnb winning legal fight against San FranciscoSan Francisco has picked a fight with Airbnb that it probably can't win.30 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelRoom check: Iririki Island ResortShandelle Battersby checks in to Iririki Island Resort and Spa, Port Vila, Vanuatu.30 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelHow Airbnb could kill tourismAirbnb could be ruining Europe's most treasured historic cities, it's been claimed.29 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Regal Airport Hotel, Hong KongThe Executive Room is 27 sqm - a good size for a crash pad and the desk has decent space around it.21 Jun 07:00 AM
TravelThese are the sexiest hotels in the worldTen hotels were short-listed in the Sexiest Design category at this month's travel industry show LE Miami.20 Jun 06:08 AM
TravelKauri Cliffs: Cliff hangerRob Cox finds himself caught short when he takes his wife to the exclusive Kauri Cliffs resort in Northland for a Mother's Day treat.16 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelThe Devon, New PlymouthEli Orzessek stays at a Taranaki hotel with free mountain bikes.16 Jun 04:00 AM
Small BusinessPersonal chef, anyone?Tired of eating out, but too tired to cook? This startup may be your answer.13 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelTop notch amid the treesMiriyana Alexander gets a taste of luxury and finds it's for kids as well as adults.11 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelAirbnb bans host for transgender discriminationAirbnb is facing new accusations of discrimination after a transgender woman was denied a rental by a host.08 Jun 11:05 PM
TravelRoom Check: Pier One Sydney HarbourA deluxe suite on the ground floor with access to the harbour's pier, offering waterfront views.08 Jun 03:00 AM
TravelGuests go wild over new hotel workerNew staff appointments at hotels are rarely of any interest to guests, except in the very exceptional case of this very exceptional worker.06 Jun 11:30 PM
TravelRoom check: Sofitel Central BrisbaneAs the name suggests, this five-star hotel is slap-bang in the middle of Brissy, and connected to Central Station.01 Jun 01:00 AM
TravelIconic Watergate Hotel set to reopenWashington's Watergate Hotel - at the heart of the scandal that lead to Nixon's resignation -is set to reopen after nearly 10 years.30 May 04:15 AM
RoyalsStay in Princess Diana's childhood homeThe childhood home of Princess Diana is opening to overnight guests for the first time in order to raise money for charity.26 May 10:00 PM
TravelSeven great stays for agritouristsSince the 'agritourism' trend kicked off in Italy, the demand for authentic, homegrown food-centred travel experiences has spread all around the world.26 May 03:45 AM
TravelHotels: New kid on the blockLife in Wellington is about to get a little more magnifique come July.25 May 10:10 PM
TravelBackpackers reveal hostel shockers"I found a turd in my pillow case when I stayed at a rundown hostel in America."25 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandHotel room prices to surge in hotspotsHotel room rates are set to spike in popular tourist destinations as the accommodation shortage bites.24 May 05:00 PM
TourismNew Zealand needs 26 new hotelsThe tourism boom means the country is short of 26 hotels.24 May 12:41 AM
TravelRoom Check: Novotel Rotorua LakesideIt's not the prettiest hotel from the outside but it makes up for it once you step inside.17 May 10:00 PM
TourismJucy plans to expand pod-style hotels to OZTourism business Jucy is considering opening its new pod-style budget hotels in Australia later next year if the New Zealand rollout proves successful.16 May 12:50 AM
TravelRoom Check: Muri Beach Club Hotel, RarotongaIn the heart of Muri village, known for its beautiful beach - one of the jewels in Rarotonga's crown.16 May 12:00 AM
TravelBeechtree Suites, TaupoEwan McDonald is shocked to find TripAdvisor on the money regarding comfortable beds.13 May 04:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Grand Mercure, PhuketThe Craft Beer Lounge claims to have the largest selection of the delicious brown stuff in Phuket and often features live entertainment, while you can kick back and enjoy chilled house music at Bounce Pool Bar.10 May 04:00 AM
TravelRoom Check: Heritage Hanmer SpringsYou're not in Auckland anymore Toto - the temperature drop was noticeable the moment we stepped out of our Jucy 4WD rental car.05 May 07:00 PM
TravelHotel decorating: The artful lodgerIt used to be that art in hotels was deliberately inoffensive.25 Apr 04:00 AM
TravelWhere billionaires check inA survey released this month by New World Wealth has revealed Las Vegas' luxurious Bellagio is the No.1 hotel choice for the world's wealthiest people24 Apr 11:00 PM
TravelRoom Check: Famous North Gregory Hotel, Winton, QueenslandDeep in the Australian Outback, many people drive to Winton.13 Apr 07:00 PM
BDBDTourismWarm weather, leap year sees guest nights riseNew Zealand guest nights rose for 23rd straight month as tourism breaks new records.12 Apr 01:30 AM
TravelTravel Wires: Auckland, Sydney top choices for EasterAuckland, Sydney top choices for EasterLatest figures from Wotif show that our two biggest cities were the most popular destinations for Kiwis over Easter.08 Apr 03:00 AM
