PremiumPremiumTourismRegion teams up with Dunedin to boost backyard tourismHawke's Bay and Dunedin are collaborating on a campaign to encourage domestic tourism25 Jul 12:59 AM
New ZealandAuckland Council to fight in court for hotel bed taxAuckland Council fighting for controversial tax the Court of Appeal ruled 'invalid'.20 Jul 08:39 AM
WorldSevere weather causes flooding, damage at tourist resortsTorrential rain and storms have hit hotels and resorts in the Pacific Islands hard.16 Jul 10:17 PM
TravelThe eDream is over: How travellers fell out of love with OTAsThe pandemic has unveiled devious tricks and shortfalls of OTA travel deals.15 Jul 02:30 AM
TravelCovid-hit Australian cruise sees biggest cluster since Ruby PrincessAround 100 people were infected on a sailing to Brisbane this weekend.13 Jul 03:19 AM
New ZealandAustralia to show 'common sense' on 501s, path to citizenship for Kiwis in OzThe discussion between the two leaders has reflected a 'reset' in relations.08 Jul 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeIf you can't pay good wages, don't be in business - hospo expertBusinesses have depended on low wages for decades, AUT academic says.07 Jul 05:30 AM
New ZealandHotel boss forced to make beds as Aussies swarm QueenstownDespite the ongoing staffing pressures the tourism industry's recovery is under way.04 Jul 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismStop cooking up arrogance, hospo group tells GovtAhead of new work visa launch, hospo sector tells Govt to get real about jobs.04 Jul 04:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 4 July, 2022 How changes to a popular working visa could see more young people off to Europe, why foreign staff shortages are damaging NZ’s tourism reputation and Sydney hit with more rain and flooding in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch03 Jul 07:31 PM
TourismHospo worker staff crunch: Make jobs better, Immigration Minister saysCritical tourism staff shortage: We're ramping up processing, new Minister says.03 Jul 12:36 AM
Tourism'Dire' staff shortage: NZ hotels offer guests discounts to clean their roomsBurnout and migration backlog: Dire staff situation drives hotels to cut cleaning deals.01 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandJacinda Ardern meets with Boris Johnson: Extension to UK holiday visa scheme on cardsArdern will meet UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson at Downing Street.01 Jul 04:22 AM
TravelAirbnb party ban: Mixed messages are inviting troubleLifting guest caps and banning 'parties' is Airbnb wanting to have its cake and eat it.30 Jun 05:35 AM
TravelHow Japan in mid-2022 prepared for tourists from abroadJapan is bracing for a return of tourists from abroad, as border controls to curb the spread of coronavirus infections are gradually loosened. Video / APWatch29 Jun 08:44 PM
TourismNZ recession 'almost certain' - independent economistEconomist predicts where the downturn will hurt most - and how the blow will be softened.28 Jun 05:23 AM
TravelDubai restaurants awarded first Michelin Stars in Middle EastDubai becomes the first Middle Eastern city to be presented with a Michelin Guide.22 Jun 11:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTravel rebound: Wendy Wu Tours heads back to JapanDuring Covid the group travel specialist expands reach and does some housekeeping.16 Jun 05:22 AM
TravelStudy reveals size of New Zealand tourism lagNew Zealand has landed in the bottom twelve countries for tourist return.15 Jun 07:13 PM
TourismSkyCity trading 'stronger than expected'Guests and customers are returning to hotel, gaming, restaurant and bar properties.13 Jun 08:34 PM
New ZealandNo 'I' in Wellington sign a hit on social mediaThe sign was pitched as being one of Wellington's Instagram-able moments of the year.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismSkyCity Entertainment enjoys new recovery phase, business returning"We're now in a new phase where people are returning," says Sky CEO Michael Ahearne.06 Jun 05:00 PM
TravelBounty hunters and Rotorua royalty: Spa's thermal milestoneLike a pool of primordial soup, Rotorua's spas are timeless yet ever-changing.28 May 11:00 PM
New Zealand'It's a nightmare': NZ's tourism jewel 'a construction site' as visitors arriveQueenstown business owners are at their wits' end with lack of communication and delays.27 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Flight path back to sustainable tourismOPINION: Our editorial on welcome arrivals in the resort town as tourists begin to return.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismHilton boss: Wages have to rise or hotels face caps on room salesHotel veteran says recovery has been stronger than expected and so is labour shortage.26 May 05:00 AM
New ZealandFocus Live: PM Jacinda Ardern addresses media in New YorkPM Jacinda Ardern kicked off the first day of her US trip with The Late Show, business and tourism. Video / Claire TrevettWatch24 May 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionClaire Trevett: PM starts the hustle in NY to get tourists backPM now has to battle Covid wariness as well as the tyranny of distance to get tourists.24 May 05:00 PM
TravelAustralian airports on-time performance worse than mid-pandemicThe number of on-time services are at their lowest point since records began.24 May 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessPremium: Non-stop to New York | Selling the serviceNon-stop to New York: Selling the service with Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty. Video / Brett Phibbs / Getty ImagesWatch23 May 11:28 PM
New ZealandFocus Morning Bulletin: 23 May, 2022 PM jets to the US but why she might not meet the President, how a tight job market is impacting salaries and what an Albanese win means for NZ in the latest New Zealand Herald headlines. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 May 07:42 PM
KahuTourist attraction that celebrates colonisation 'still there and hurtful'Christchurch's Time Tunnel has had complaints since it opened in 2006.22 May 02:30 AM
TravelTravel uptake revealed as Visa Waiver countries returnThere are fewer than five NZeTAs still valid from before the Pandemic.20 May 02:28 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismHotel hotspots: The regions where recovery is quickestOne area that's been popular with Kiwis took a hit during April19 May 05:48 AM
