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'Keep it simple': Booking.com's advice on border reopenings

Booking.com says it has been buoyed by Pacific reopenings, but Russia is notably absent.

The wāhine who move Kiwi tourism

There are countless amazing women working in New Zealand's tourism industry.

Franchising in NZ worth almost $37b - and growing

New Zealand is the most franchised country in the world per capita.

60,000 Airbnbs booked in Ukraine by altruistic travellers

Travellers have sent over $2.8 million in donations via booking platforms.

'Pinterest for travel': Start-up bets on incoming overseas travel boom

Tripwell seeking to raise $2-3 million to foot global expansion.

Border reopenings start, but bumpy road ahead for tourism

Tourism has taken a big hit during the past two years of border closures.

Tears, hugs as Kiwis from across the globe start flying in as MIQ ends

Kiwis set to flood home via Auckland Airport today, many for first time in two years.

Airlines gear up for quarantine-free travel and winter sun

Tomorrow's arrivals are equivalent to a fully loaded A380, but just the beginning.

Cruise industry left adrift, absent from border reopening plans

Quarantine may end this weekend but the maritime border remains in place.

Tourism company boss: Many Kiwis now too scared to travel

Industry boss says decades of building tourism sector was wiped out in weeks.

'Send us a lifeline' - International tourism sector on the brink of collapse

Without help, up to 80 per cent of inbound tourism businesses are at risk of failure.

Queenstown's Covid crisis: Mayor pleads for return of wage subsidies

Business leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.

Virtual vice hotels: Why China's internet cafes now have beds

Chinese cyber cafes are becoming hotels to woo young gamers to plug legal loophole.

Queenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by Friday

Chamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.

Unlucky lockdown: SkyCity sinks to $33.7m loss

Luck hasn't been on the side of New Zealand's only casino business lately

Queenstown tourism chief Paul Abbot resigns

The CEO of the Queenstown tourism board has resigned after seven months in the role.

NSW 'Feelin Good' about prospect of inbound travel

NSW tourism climbs the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a twist on a classic.

After 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for sale

The hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds