PremiumPremiumTourismBreaking down the border: What the tourism and travel sectors sayMoves welcomed as an important step but further relaxation of measures and support urged.16 Mar 04:27 AM
New ZealandNZ reopens to the world - the new date tourists can start returningIt comes as the Omicron outbreak appears to near its peak overall.15 Mar 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandPhil Goff lobbies the Government for bed tax to replace council hotel taxThe tax comes from politicians who can never say 'enough is enough', says a tourism boss.15 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismGovt poised to open door to tourists sooner than plannedEvery day of uncertainty for airlines over border settings risks the loss of services.14 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelScientists reveal why planes should smell of mint, museums of coffeeWhat should an aeroplane smell like?11 Mar 03:50 AM
New ZealandLocal Focus: Taupō needs tourists"Tough times don't last, but tough people do" but times may be getting too tough in Taupō.09 Mar 10:49 PM
Travel'Keep it simple': Booking.com's advice on border reopeningsBooking.com says it has been buoyed by Pacific reopenings, but Russia is notably absent.09 Mar 04:19 PM
TravelThe wāhine who move Kiwi tourismThere are countless amazing women working in New Zealand's tourism industry.07 Mar 04:11 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFranchising in NZ worth almost $37b - and growingNew Zealand is the most franchised country in the world per capita.07 Mar 04:00 PM
Travel60,000 Airbnbs booked in Ukraine by altruistic travellersTravellers have sent over $2.8 million in donations via booking platforms.06 Mar 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Pinterest for travel': Start-up bets on incoming overseas travel boomTripwell seeking to raise $2-3 million to foot global expansion.06 Mar 04:00 PM
New ZealandBorder reopenings start, but bumpy road ahead for tourismTourism has taken a big hit during the past two years of border closures.05 Mar 10:23 PM
New ZealandTears, hugs as Kiwis from across the globe start flying in as MIQ endsKiwis set to flood home via Auckland Airport today, many for first time in two years.05 Mar 01:15 AM
TravelAirlines gear up for quarantine-free travel and winter sunTomorrow's arrivals are equivalent to a fully loaded A380, but just the beginning.03 Mar 10:34 PM
TravelCruise industry left adrift, absent from border reopening plansQuarantine may end this weekend but the maritime border remains in place.03 Mar 08:17 PM
TravelTripadvisor turns off reviews for Russia, Ukraine attractionsMoscow and St Petersburg attractions have been flooded with bogus reviews.03 Mar 12:12 AM
TravelHe Tāngata: How a change in direction led to a motorhome emporiumWith closed borders, adventurous travellers have found a home on the road.01 Mar 09:12 PM
Travel$16.5m tourism fund to promote Matariki 'to the world'International tourists could be in the country for midwinter fest, suggests Nash.01 Mar 08:47 PM
TravelLeading cruise companies drop mask requirements from next weekCruise lines are moving on from the pandemic over seas but are yet to return to NZ.24 Feb 09:28 PM
TourismRichie McCaw hand-delivers award to Waiheke tourism businessRichie McCaw surprised staff at a struggling tourism business.24 Feb 09:16 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAuckland Airport: Isolation-free travel the key to recoveryIsolation requirements could cut long haul travel to 5 per cent of pre-Covid levels.24 Feb 04:44 AM
AirlinesLockdown fallout: Queenstown Airport profit tumbles by 63pcKey Auckland-Queenstown route shut by lockdown in the northern city for 178 days.22 Feb 09:31 PM
New ZealandHospitality in crisis due to lack of domestic travelMany accommodation venues around New Zealand are at less than 20 per cent occupancy.19 Feb 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism company boss: Many Kiwis now too scared to travelIndustry boss says decades of building tourism sector was wiped out in weeks.17 Feb 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumTourism'Send us a lifeline' - International tourism sector on the brink of collapseWithout help, up to 80 per cent of inbound tourism businesses are at risk of failure.17 Feb 04:27 AM
RetailQueenstown's Covid crisis: Mayor pleads for return of wage subsidiesBusiness leader says 'this is no longer a Covid resurgence, this is business disruption'.15 Feb 06:48 PM
TravelVirtual vice hotels: Why China's internet cafes now have bedsChinese cyber cafes are becoming hotels to woo young gamers to plug legal loophole.14 Feb 08:49 PM
TourismQueenstown in crisis: Resort town tipped to be closed by FridayChamber of Commerce chief executive Ruth Stokes says labour shortage will bite this week.14 Feb 06:55 PM
TourismUnlucky lockdown: SkyCity sinks to $33.7m lossLuck hasn't been on the side of New Zealand's only casino business lately13 Feb 08:09 PM
TravelQueenstown tourism chief Paul Abbot resignsThe CEO of the Queenstown tourism board has resigned after seven months in the role.11 Feb 01:55 AM
TravelNSW 'Feelin Good' about prospect of inbound travelNSW tourism climbs the Sydney Harbour Bridge for a twist on a classic.09 Feb 11:13 PM
TourismAfter 90 years, nine Youth Hostel Association properties go up for saleThe hostels have 410 rooms and 1320 beds08 Feb 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesThe future of travel: Flight Centre's trends for 2022Kiwis want to see their families, beaches and luxury travel when borders reopen.08 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismNZ's $17b international tourism sector big loser as Australia reopensCompetition is fierce for visitors and NZ isn't yet in the game, says sector leader.08 Feb 04:44 AM
