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Aucklanders in Queenstown for Christmas? Reopening hinted in Otago

Return of visitors to Queenstown would be a 'godsend'.

'Huge expectation and hope': Iconic attraction's reopening buoys tourism leaders

The reopening comes on the cusp of summer, tourism providers hope for eased restrictions.

Airbnb makes resolution to crack down on NYE parties

Guests without a history of positive reviews could see NYE plans canned.

$100 handout for tourists visiting West Coast this summer

This isn't the first time the Coast has offered cash incentives to tourists.

SkyCity 'significantly impacted' by Covid, no 2022 outlook

Covid and disruptions made it impossible to give any outlook, CEO warns.

MIQ changes: What they mean for aviation and tourism

Small step welcomed but tourism and travel sectors need more certainty.

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.

Napier train set travels to National Timber Museum in Putāruru

Napier-based railroad models make the long-haul journey to Putāruru this week.

Cordis Hotel offers free luxury night's stay for staff who get vaccinated

Badly hit hotel is offering incentive to help boost vaccination rates.

Tourism tipping-point plea: 'NZ will be off the sell list for 12-24 months'

Pre-Covid the overseas visitor market was worth $17b - now it's teetering on the brink.

Small world after all: Pavilions, politics and pariah states at Expo 2020

Dubai gambled billions on the built-from-scratch tourist attraction.

No vax, no vacation? Holiday parks discussing potential vaccine mandates for summer

'If we lost the summer that would be extremely difficult.'

Covid casualties: Auckland's Euro and Saxon + Parole restaurants close

Euro has been one of the city's most successful restaurants since 1999.

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."