Latest from Tourism & Leisure Industries

Cancelled: Fury and Commerce Commission complaints as Air NZ ditches domestic flights

Air NZ says that uncertainty over Auckland border settings left it little choice.

'Guests must be vaxxed to ride' says New Zealand adventure tour operator

Proof of vaccination will be required for bookings on Adventure South trips.

Give the gift of tourism scheme launched as hotspot pleads for Labour Weekend boost

The lockdown has badly hit domestic tourism but a pay now use later will help operators.

Government to plug gaps in rules for adventure tourism

The Government wants to bring in tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators.

Survival mode: What hotels want from Govt's business rescue package

Hotels have lost $1.5 billion in revenue during the past 18 months and want more help.

Meal ticket: National plan to give jabbed $100 to spend on hospo and tourism

The voucher scheme would reward the vaccinated and help struggling businesses.

Crying for hours: Auckland tourism employers 'worried senseless'

Tourism Minister has said Auckland operators have more opportunities outside the sector.

Why Vietnam is preparing for a wellness tourism boom

As post-pandemic travel picks up, Vietnam prepares for one particular tourism trend.

Adapt or die: Covid-19 reveals Lake Tahoe's risky tourist economy

Covid-19 and climate change makes Lake Tahoe's tourism-based economy increasingly risky.

Covid casualty: Top Auckland restaurant Euro to close

The waterfront restaurant confirmed the "sad news" today.

Whanganui river leaders bring dawn ritual to Dubai

"We have been working on this for three-and-a-half years."

Walking for Wellness: The initiative to help travel agents cope with closed borders

Small business minister acknowledges travel agents one of hardest-hit groups.

Moon megabuild: Loony Las Vegas casino's lofty design ambition

Estimates to build their moon-shot resort is somewhere in the ballpark of $5billion.

Pillow pilferers: Hoteliers reveal the strangest things taken by guests

How do these thieves sleep at night?

Vax and vacation? Why that Pacific island holiday will still mean 'traveller beware'

Countries are betting big on vaccination as a strategy for resuming tourism.

Opinion | This sector needs a road map beyond Covid

OPINION: Gavin Oliver says tourists operators have sacrificed enough to be confided in.

Back to the future: NZ tourist town adopts daylight saving all-year round

When NZ "springs forward" this weekend, one town will never go back.

Local Focus: Fourth MIQ in Rotorua would 'impact' tourism industry

Rumours flying about where another MIQ will be. Made with funding from NZ On Air.