TourismSubsidy lured Disney movie to NZAn additional grant on top of an existing subsidy brought the $88 million Disney film Pete's Dragon to New Zealand.12 Aug 02:21 AM
New ZealandGreens: Tax tourists to fund conservationThe Green Party would nearly double the tax foreign tourists pay at the border to fund conservation efforts and regional tourism.11 Aug 01:23 AM
BDBDTourismNZ guest nights jump to a record in JuneNew Zealand accommodation providers had their biggest-ever influx for a June month this year.10 Aug 01:20 AM
TourismCare needed over tourism charges, says exiting chiefOutgoing Tourism New Zealand chief executive Kevin Bowler says the industry needs to be careful about how it imposes any extra charges for visitors.09 Aug 05:00 PM
BDBDTourismHospitality sector leads spending spreeSpending on electronic cards rose strongly last month, led by the biggest monthly gain in hospitality expenditure since November.09 Aug 05:00 PM
TourismTourism NZ chief quitsTourism NZ chief executive Kevin Bowler resigns after seven years in the job to join Frucor Beverages.09 Aug 12:44 AM
TourismHow Weta's latest dragon will sell NZTourism New Zealand will launch a campaign in the important United States market around the movie Pete's Dragon which was filmed in this country.08 Aug 11:30 PM
TourismExperts decry Timaru Hydro Grand demoHeritage experts are decrying plans to demolish a prominent South Island hotel.07 Aug 09:20 PM
TourismDeveloper wants to demolish historic hotelAn application has been made to demolish a heritage Timaru building to make way for a $40 million-$42m redevelopment.04 Aug 11:57 PM
TourismIs this NZ's most expensive hotel?A new development joined to a historic hotel is set to become NZ's most expensive new hotel room rate at $10k a night.04 Aug 05:40 AM
TourismIndependent travellers off to the regionsRegional New Zealand gives travellers an "authentic" experience.04 Aug 02:15 AM
TourismWeChat making its mark in NZWeChat is making its mark in New Zealand with more than 400,000 tourists using the technology to make payments.04 Aug 02:15 AM
Small BusinessSmall business: Canopy Tours in RotoruaOur economy is dominated by small firms and the Business Herald is putting the spotlight on some of them in a new feature. Today: Canopy Tours in Rotorua.31 Jul 05:00 PM
Small BusinessTraveller tapping into Wairarapa tourismA business-savvy traveller from China has chosen Masterton as his new home and the base of a new tour group company. The father of 24 Jul 09:59 PM
LifestyleWeka wars, a whorehouse and SantaExpect the unexpected when it comes to tourist comments handled by Buller visitors' centre staff and tourism operators.21 Jul 07:00 AM
BDBDTourismMigration, tourism boom continues in JuneBooming migration extended its run of posting new records in June, though economists say it may have peaked.20 Jul 11:15 PM
AirlinesWatch: Is this the best Air NZ safety vid?Rhys Darby and Scary Movie star Anna Faris are the latest to promote the safety message aboard Air New Zealand.20 Jul 09:40 PM
AirlinesAir NZ traces cause of Dreamliner alertAn air conditioning system fault has been blamed for forcing an Air New Zealand Dreamliner to return to Auckland, the second incident in two weeks20 Jul 05:30 AM
TourismChinese millennials on the moveChinese travellers born in the 1990s are heading out of the country and are spending up large.18 Jul 07:00 PM
TourismTourism business turnaroundWhat Grant Webster did at Tourism Holdings to turn the business around following a slump during the global financial crisis.17 Jul 09:25 PM
TourismSoaring luxury sector unable to find local staffLuxury tourism is booming but lodge owners say luring local staff is a problem and another operator says NZ must broaden marketing.17 Jul 05:00 PM
TourismSpeeding campervans dobbed in by new techCampervan operator Tourism Holdings has dobbed in customers to the police after real time monitoring equipment found evidence of dangerous driving.17 Jul 01:38 AM
New ZealandEarthquakes changing identity for Christchurch's tourismChristchurch has always been dubbed the most English city outside of England, but the earthquakes claimed many buildings promoting that brand.14 Jul 08:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing and the NZ aviation mysteryA century of Boeing: Its first international order was from New Zealand, now Boeing is the world's largest plane-maker.14 Jul 02:20 AM
BDBDTourismGuest nights drop in May, first dip in two yearsDomestic tourist number dropped last month, offsetting a gain in overseas visitor numbers.12 Jul 01:30 AM
TourismThis cruise line is turning to God for survivalFathom is the one-ship Carnival experiment in "social-impact travel" for travelers who want to make a difference.11 Jul 12:00 AM
TourismIs Airbnb taking rentals off the market?One real estate agent is worried that Airbnb is taking much needed rental properties off the Auckland market.08 Jul 01:30 AM
AirlinesWhat destination offers best value for money?Have you ever wonder what place will give you the most bang for your buck?07 Jul 11:19 PM
TravelKiwi spots make top luxury listA Kiwi hotel and island have been named among the world's best by <i>Travel and Leisure</i> magazine.07 Jul 04:20 AM
AirlinesSingapore Airlines flies into new territorySingapore Airlines is hiring staff in Wellington for its service which will links the capital, Canberra and Singapore.04 Jul 08:10 PM
ConstructionWorld's biggest builder arrives in NZChina Construction is massive and now it's here - having just won the contract to build a huge new hotel on Auckland's waterfront.04 Jul 01:10 AM
AirlinesUnited Airlines flies back into NZUnited Airlines has joined a growing roster of carriers starting new services to New Zealand with the launch of San Francisco to Auckland flights03 Jul 12:41 AM
TourismHow to make $85m out of selling travelBest of Business: An under-the-radar travel website was bought for $85 million by Webjet this year.30 Jun 10:00 PM
TourismPlans for new Auckland hotel unveiledInternational hotel operator Wyndham has announced plans for a new hotel in central Auckland30 Jun 03:22 AM
