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Tourism warning: Return of Aussies no quick fix for battered sector

Recovery of NZ's top foreign exchange earner will take years as competition heats up.

Hotel horror: Revenue plunges in NZ to pandemic low

An analyst says border opening will provide only limited relief for the hard-hit sector.

David Downs: How Covid has changed world's perception of New Zealand

As New Zealand reconnects with the world it's time for a fresh look at our image.

Cruise company floats own NFTs in nautical first

Has this cruise line 'Jumped the Shark' or are NFTs travel's next big thing?

Hawaiian Airlines returns to NZ skies: What's powering the comeback?

After an 834 day absence Hawaiian Airlines will resume flights to NZ on July 4.

As borders reopen, can New Zealand reset from high volume to 'high values' tourism?

New Zealand Tourism has a choice: try to revive the old ways, or develop a new model.

Fixing $750m convention centre - the next steps after the fire

Three years after the massive fire, work is about to start rebuilding the roof.

Jucy warning: Why the cost of your holiday car rental could nearly double

As NZ reopens to tourists it could be missing a critical part of its infrastructure.

Rich-listers invest in RealNZ as it gears up for tourism rebuild

Rich-listers among new investors in big tourism player gearing up for opening borders.

Australia reveals plan to woo international tourists

Australia's $60 million plan to bring back international visitors.

One of the most basic hotel amenities is disappearing...

Do not disturb? Many hotels have done away with this daily chore.

'Really disappointing': Pressure to set date for return of cruise ships to Napier

A date has yet to be set for the return of cruise ships to Napier.

Covid vaccine passports, mandates may go as NZ woos tourists

It comes after she did a promo interview on the Australian breakfast show Sunrise.

Watch: PM's tourism pitch on Aussie breakfast TV

"You can expect to get the warmest possible welcome you can imagine," Ardern says.

P&O Ferries sacks all 800 staff by Zoom, suspends services

One of the world's most well known travel operators has halted service.

MIQ hotels sit empty, workers depart, as system winds down

Room at the inn at 23 hotels and thousands of rooms lie empty as MIQ winds down.

Financier couple plan luxury Ōmaha resort near pā site

Cultural values assessment from an iwi perspective means some matters are unresolved.

Why the Sky Tower will not be lit this St Patrick's Day

Sky City will not be lighting the tower out of respect for the Irish consulate's wishes.