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Tourism NZ boss: Where visitor recovery could go wrong

New Zealand will face intense competition for tourists post-Covid.

'Don't freak out': Colbert's message to his younger self from NZ

"You're gonna do things with your friends like go to New Zealand and do this."

'Now let's get the transtasman bubble': Kiwi airline exec's call to Ardern

"Australia represents a similar low risk to the Cook Islands," the NZ airline head says.

Wealthy tourists lining up to return to Queenstown - luxury operators

Firms catering to high-end travellers struggle to hold on as keen clients are kept out.

Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism

As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.

Warning NZ tourism industry may never recover

Fears NZ's Covid response will be less important to visitors as global vaccines roll out.

Christmas wish: International cruise line's big plan to restart in NZ

Big global operator says 'no vaccination no cruise'' is complex but being considered.

Campervan rates slashed in 'work from (motor)home' campaign

Tourism company hoping the mobile workplace trend in the US will take off here.

Backpacker benefits: Youth market worth billions to NZ

The YHA has petitioned Stuart Nash not to take the backpacker market for granted.

In defence of backpackers

Backpackers are easy groups of people to hate, but we would miss them if they were gone.

'We're totally over it': Kiwis' love/hate relationship with freedom campers

Tourists have been seen not paying at campsite honesty boxes and using amenities for free.

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash on freedom camping ban

'They s*** in our waterways': Tourism Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at freedom campers instead urging a focus on attracting high-spending visitors. Video / Guy Williams / ODT

Tourism faces new headache - a labour shortage

Businesses have got over the initial shock and now face problems finding the right staff.

Tourism Minister Stuart Nash's blunt message: Target rich tourists

The days of ratepayers subsidising tourism need to end, he says.

What new Tourism Minister Stuart Nash wants for industry

New Zealand can leverage its strong brand says new minister

Tourism firm turns to Chinese-Kiwis to rebuild business

On eve of tourism summit Chinese visitor specialist explains how it changed direction