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
TravelAustralia to reopen borders on February 21Tourism sector says it will take time to boomerang back from 'Fortress Australia' mindset.07 Feb 06:52 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessFly fisher launches survival kit business amid exploring backyard boomEntrepreneur's start-up betting on more people taking up outdoor adventures.06 Feb 12:30 AM
AirlinesAuckland Airport: Airlines need border certainty to restore long-haul capacitySelf-isolation requirements threaten aviation, tourism and freight recovery.04 Feb 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismReopening NZ: Isolation rules a 'demand killer' for tourismTourism Minister Stuart Nash said self-isolation could be lower when NZ fully opens.03 Feb 04:44 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismSome light at the end of the tunnel: Travel agents taking bookings alreadyFlight Centre hopeful government re-considers unnecessary restrictions.03 Feb 04:22 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism boon?: What it means for Hawke's Bay staff shortagesWhat the lifting of border restrictions will mean for Hawke's Bay's economy.02 Feb 11:03 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism sector's $16b question: When will borders reopen?Closed borders have cost 50,000 jobs and $16b a year in international tourism spending.02 Feb 04:28 AM
TravelThe grim history behind Australia's 'best beach'Blood regularly stained the shores of Australia's 'best beach'.31 Jan 07:06 PM
TravelStewart Island considers tripling tourist levy to cover rising costsThe visitor levy to the island has been frozen at $5 since 2013.27 Jan 07:26 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Cheers to the dairy farmersTourism looks set for another hard year, so good dairy industry news is welcome.27 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelCruise ship dodges US bailiffs over $6m debt, sails for Bahamas'We all feel we were abducted by luxurious pirates!'24 Jan 07:07 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism industry boss: 'They've just seen their life's work melting away'Border-facing businesses have done it harder than others to keep NZ safe, he says.21 Jan 04:00 PM
TourismAucklanders redeem 3000+ vouchers for discounted activitiesThose who got some of the 3000+ vouchers have until January 29 to redeem them.18 Jan 04:27 AM
TourismThousands set to miss out as Aucklanders leap at Govt's 100,000 vouchersKayaking, adventure, pools, Snowplanet, bungy jumps, skydiving, wine tours are available.12 Jan 11:00 PM
TourismAustralia's Camplify applies for clearance to buy THL businessesThe deal was announced last October.11 Jan 10:49 PM
TravelTripadvisor reveals what travellers want in 2022It's no surprise that more people want to travel overseas, but what do they want in 2022?11 Jan 04:50 AM
WorldWatch: Towering slab of rock falls on tourist boats, leaving 6 dead, 20 missingTerrifying footage shows the moment a massive rock fell on to three boats full of people.08 Jan 07:54 PM
New ZealandUS lawsuits claim White Island tourists unaware of danger; graphic new detailsThe 2019 eruption claimed 22 lives.07 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismSummer Questions: Cruise industry boss Debbie Summers on rebuilding a harpooned sectorNZ risks being left behind the rest of the world.03 Jan 10:00 PM
TourismTourism Industry Aotearoa's outgoing chief executive Chris Roberts on what's next for the industryThe sector has been through boom and now bust. What next?03 Jan 03:30 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelHawke's Bay accommodation full muster for New YearDon't leave accommodation booking late for New Year or January - you'll likely miss out.29 Dec 12:35 AM