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$100m for Rydges Wellington: 200 investors quit titles

98% of investors agreed to sell, but 2% refused. The case went to court

Millions at stake: Winners from ruling on 'reverse engineered' bed tax

Opponents of rate say its justice at last over council's poorly conceived levy.

Council's controversial bed tax 'invalid'

Council refuses to rule out the prospect of an appeal as it reviews decision.

Focus: Auckland public facilities you can and can’t go to

Auckland has moved into level 3 step 2 but not all public facilities are opening their doors just yet. Video / NZ Herald

Airbnb gets international 'travel ready' with new features

Airbnb retools its website for the new requirements of international travel.

'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fall

The company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.

Tourism boss tells PM the country is caught in the headlights

It's time to let us live and give us a plan, says Lawrence.

Holiday Parks tell guests to get vaxxed to protect summer plans

With under two months until Christmas, vaccines and clarity are on parks' wish list.

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.

'People are losing their houses, their life savings': Hostel owner

The 'team of five million'' has done it tough but some have done it tougher than others.