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The $1.5b hit: Hotels count the cost, make plea to Govt

Tourism minister says 'we will manage this outbreak together'.

NZ take 'Cautious approach' as Fiji prepares to reopen for vaxxed

NZ has opted to take 'cautious approach' to Fiji's future travel as nation reopens.

Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses

30 potentially looking to shut up shop, yet others say they've had their best year yet.

What sitting duck Auckland tourism businesses need from the Govt

Minister Stuart Nash 'acknowledges the disruption' to Auckland caused by the lockdown.

Minister 'doesn't care': Travel agents angry over refund scheme

"It's on him" says disappointed travel leader about David Clark's stance on refund scheme.

Gavin Oliver: Tourism needs Govt support to bounce back from Covid

OPINION: Gavin Oliver says the Tourism Minister needs to get behind struggling operators.

With no tourist handouts, hungry Bali monkeys raid homes

The Sangeh Monkey Forest typically had about 6000 visitors a month, now it's about 500.

Southern tourism giant: 'Our revenue is zero'

Queenstown-based business wants Auckland to stamp out the outbreak as soon as possible

'Lockdowns aren't working': Flight Centre boss wants end to restrictions

'The world has come to its senses, Australia and New Zealand are not quite there.'

Tourism's Best Shot: One place Aussie wants everyone to go

The tourism sector has also rolled up their sleeves to help with the vaccine messaging.

Lord of the Rings' NZ exit a tourism nightmare come true

Tourism operators have long feared Lord of the Rings would head offshore.

Auckland Airport: The new key weapon in Covid fight at border

Vaccination rollout and rapid testing are keys to confidence in aviation.

Bachcare shakeup riles holiday home owner and property managers

Property manager says guests would not have the same direct contact as previously.

Cruise vaccine mandate: Court rejects arguments against jabs

The Judge ruled vaccine passports could contain passenger "super-spreader" events.

Eco retreat at the top of the lake awarded top honour

Top-notch customer service and remote settings were rewarded at the Holiday Park awards.

Spookers back on sale: Ghouls resume hunt for new owners

New Zealand's most haunted attraction is back up for sale - with 140 resident ghouls.

Auckland records most skiing and snowboarding injuries this year

$11.9 million has been spent on skiing and snowboarding injuries so far this year.

Auckland events and tourism maestro Steve Armitage seeks new challenge

Steve Armitage looks back on a tough few years.