Tourism boom over: Bright light of 'Rock Star Economy' dims
From double digit growth two years ago tourist numbers could be near flat this year
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Revealed: Luxury hotel planned for Auckland Airport
Work beginning on a new airport hotel as sector finds itself in midst of a building boom.
No reprieve for Baldwin St residents despite losing world record
'We'll still be steepest street in southern hemisphere and we'll still be an attraction'.
Cheap and cheerful: Ōhakune train carriages on block
Winter holiday home and income in Ōhakune for under $300,000.
NZ Super Fund investing into $300m hotel portfolio
The $42b fund says there is plenty of room to grow in hotel sector.
'Selfie bridges' at waterfall anger Piha locals
The council says it won't be asking the public for their views on new bridges near Piha.
Why a $52b company is teaming up with a Kiwi travel agent
The agent says its Airbnb partnership doesn't affect its hotel partners.
'Vigilante' snatches tourist's car keys, throws them into bushes
Judge says "unfortunately there are stupid people on the road" as he convicts driver.
First look inside $703m NZ International Convention Centre
Grand exhibition hall walls can be moved seamlessly by a single person.
Let them tax beds: Call for help for councils
Councils need Government help to fund infrastructure for tourism and growth, says report.
Owners of New Zealand's 'rudest cafe' in hiding
The cafe had a steady stream of customers today, but the owners weren't around.
'Rudest cafe': Bad press bad for business, marketing expert warns
Not all publicity is good publicity, marketing expert says.
New Zealand's 'rudest cafe': Customers hit back
'This woman has put Springfield on the map. People stop to be part of the entertainment.'
$7m deal tabled for South Island's biggest ski field
"Treble Cone is considered by many as the best skiing and riding in the world."
Racy, raunchy and dangerous: NZ 'tourism' Instagram account removed
Tourism New Zealand had previously tried to have the unofficial account shut down.
100% Folly? Tourism NZ's new campaign is a risky play
COMMENT: Tourism NZ wants Kiwis to participate in the latest iteration of 100% Pure.
Foodies' winter treat: 'Feastival' takes gourmets off the eaten track
Elemental Feast will run as part of Auckland's first winter festival from Jul 1-31.
New $40m Christchurch hotel opens
"This is the first new-build hotel since the earthquakes." - Jhunjhunwala
Hawkesby: Don't let James Cameron direct our next tourism ads
COMMENT: Everyday Kiwis will be asked to film their own slice of heaven for new campaign.
Kiwis urged to make home vids for latest 100% Pure campaign
Volunteer film-makers are sought for Tourism NZ's biggest campaign.
Chinese visitor numbers dip in China-NZ Year of Tourism 2019
Tourism expert says NZ no longer 'flavour of the month' for Chinese travellers.
No high-risk countries: Immigration NZ denies it is tougher for some to get NZ visitor visa
Agency claims it doesn't decline applicants based on country of origin or race.
Why tourism expert finds Instagram influencers painful
Author says filtered lives create an unrealistic picture of travel destinations
SkyCity gets consent to buy Queenstown lakeside site
SkyCity's Queenstown ambitions just took a big leap forward.
Tourism 'devastated' as crucial accommodation data pulled
A tourism leader blames a spat between government agencies for losing key data.
Tourism NZ's 100% Pure campaign funding cut by $3m
The marketing agency lost $6m in funding last year and hasn't had a boost in this Budget.
Call to boycott bylaw: Freedom camping sites increase from 14 to 107
The number of designated freedom camping sites in Auckland would increase from 14 to 107.
Mystique lost in jostle for Everest's peak
EDITORIAL: Global tourism has exploded that some areas are trying to curb over-tourism.
Changing rooms: Rich lister's luxury pad becomes hotel suites
Hilton's getting bigger in Auckland and around the world as the brand turns 100.