TravelBoeing 747 to be converted into hotelBid to land investors to save Air New Zealand's last original 747 aircraft as a hotel.16 Dec 06:19 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Pandemic patience required for a while longerEDITORIAL: Not being able to travel overseas has been hard, but our patience has paid off.13 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTourism NZ boss: Where visitor recovery could go wrongNew Zealand will face intense competition for tourists post-Covid.13 Dec 03:00 AM
Entertainment'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."13 Dec 12:47 AM
New Zealand'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.12 Dec 12:00 AM
TourismWealthy tourists lining up to return to Queenstown - luxury operatorsFirms catering to high-end travellers struggle to hold on as keen clients are kept out.06 Dec 11:50 PM
TourismExperts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourismAs the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.06 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWarning NZ tourism industry may never recoverFears NZ's Covid response will be less important to visitors as global vaccines roll out.03 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesChristmas wish: International cruise line's big plan to restart in NZBig global operator says 'no vaccination no cruise'' is complex but being considered.03 Dec 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumTourismCampervan rates slashed in 'work from (motor)home' campaignTourism company hoping the mobile workplace trend in the US will take off here.02 Dec 04:30 AM
TourismWatch: NZ's Expo 2020 pavilion going up in DubaiOrganisers are working towards staging the event in October next year - 12 months late.01 Dec 04:31 AM
AirlinesNew direction: Travel brokers switch to financial adviceTravel brokers can use client relationships to offer insurance and mortgage advice.30 Nov 07:42 PM
TourismFive reasons why banishing backpackers and targeting wealthy tourists would be a mistake for NZIs it right to position NZ as expensive and exclusive — Switzerland of the South Pacific?29 Nov 06:00 AM
New ZealandLyttelton's new berth could steal Akaroa's cruise customersThe new cruise ship berth was officially opened by Mayor Lianne Dalziel yesterday.25 Nov 10:27 PM
New ZealandLocal Focus: 'We're trapped' - Rotorua Canopy Tours feels the strength of domestic tourism"New Zealand forgot how good New Zealand was." Made with funding from NZ On Air.24 Nov 07:30 PM
OpinionFive reasons why banishing backpackers is a bad ideaOPINION: The Government is right to rethink tourism - but it's looking in the wrong place.23 Nov 09:07 PM
AirlinesTourism's missing $12.9b: What closed borders are costing NZOverseas visitors spend three times more a day per person than Kiwis do in own backyard.23 Nov 05:45 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHeather du Plessis-AllanHeather du Plessis-Allan: Nash must adjust his approachOPINION: Nash failed to read the room, but must now realise how off-key his comments are.21 Nov 04:00 PM
VideoCentral Otago's stunning bike trails are a must doDave Tomson shows off the incredible Central Otago cycle trails including the stunning Roxburgh Gorge Ride, the historic Clutha Gold Trail, and the new Lake Dunstan Trail connecting Cromwell to Clyde opening soon. Video / Grant BradleyWatch20 Nov 12:37 AM
TourismBackpacker benefits: Youth market worth billions to NZThe YHA has petitioned Stuart Nash not to take the backpacker market for granted.19 Nov 10:00 PM
New ZealandIn defence of backpackersBackpackers are easy groups of people to hate, but we would miss them if they were gone.19 Nov 01:00 AM
New Zealand'We're totally over it': Kiwis' love/hate relationship with freedom campersTourists have been seen not paying at campsite honesty boxes and using amenities for free.18 Nov 07:43 PM
New ZealandTourism 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 / ODTWatch18 Nov 02:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTourism faces new headache - a labour shortageBusinesses have got over the initial shock and now face problems finding the right staff.17 Nov 05:03 AM
New ZealandTourism Minister Stuart Nash's blunt message: Target rich touristsThe days of ratepayers subsidising tourism need to end, he says.17 Nov 02:15 AM
AirlinesWhat new Tourism Minister Stuart Nash wants for industryNew Zealand can leverage its strong brand says new minister16 Nov 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesTourism firm turns to Chinese-Kiwis to rebuild businessOn eve of tourism summit Chinese visitor specialist explains how it changed direction16 Nov 04:30 AM
TourismJucy Group placed into receivershipThis comes following the sale of its assets.15 Nov 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismWhere the travel bug is biting: Places Kiwis want to go firstSome travellers can't wait to go, others have had confidence dented, says agency boss.10 Nov 04:30 AM
PremiumPremiumConstructionNational hotel chains slash rent to investors, blaming Covid"We are a group of 26 angry, desperate owners" - Ramada Albany suite owner.06 Nov 04:00 PM
TourismTourism NZ boss Stephen England-Hall quits for top job at WayfareLeaving after four years for new job in a big private tourism business.28 Oct 04:43 AM
PremiumPremiumSmall Business'Decimated': Auckland tourism operators hurting from closed bordersTour company says operators in Auckland by far worst hit by Covid-19.27 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumSmall BusinessSmall Business: Why a two-way transtasman bubble is vital for tourismLittle progress on transtasman bubble is hurting business, a Queenstown pilot says.25 Oct 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTourismTourism leaders: Let's make the most of Ardern's star powerTourism minister Kelvin Davis defends job in portfolio he says he wants to keep.19 Oct 05:05 AM