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$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.

Tourism Holdings to be ‘significantly under’ full-year profit projections
Tourism Holdings expects 2025 profit to be well below $45.2 million forecast.

New streamlined bag check service for Sydney; Most punctual airlines and airports named
Global airfares have dropped - here's why.

Tourism New Zealand and a faster way to detect cancer may have been found | NZ Herald News Update
Tourism New Zealand campaign gets green light, a faster way to detect cancer may have been found and New Zealanders going overseas has shown its first sign of slowing down.

Overseas visitor arrivals down in February but US tourists break record
Change in Chinese New Year cited as February still can't pip pre-pandemic tourist numbers.

Snooze cruise: Why tourist boat grounded in Doubtful Sound
Watchdog releases findings after Fiordland Navigator's 2024 grounding.

‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.

Watch: Luxon speaks amid tariff turmoil, as Govt releases 38 actions for this quarter
But it failed to complete some last quarter.

‘Game changer’: Minecraft showcase for Rotorua
Te Puia tikanga Māori experts proud to launch virtual map of Rotorua for Minecraft movie.

Boutique Kiwi travel operator acquires Aussie rival
Beyond the Blue owner Steve Pleciak said the move was an opportunity to grow in Australia.

Six years after NZICC fire, court case looms
The case is being brought against two subcontractors, who deny liability for the fire.

New Zealand comes to Minecraft: Which six NZ destinations made the cut?
It's hoped that the popular online game will help boost tourist numbers.

Opinion: Sorry Auckland Council, a bed tax won't help awaken Auckland's events strategy
OPINION: Auckland is on the wrong path when it comes to attracting events.

From e-bikes to viaducts: What to expect on Whanganui’s new trail
Riders can see landmarks like the Taonui and Hāpuawhenua Viaducts.

Overseas visitor arrivals edging up to pre-pandemic numbers
An earlier Chinese New Year tilted January travel numbers up.

The rise of the influencer – and how NZ tourism operators are trying to cash in
Two of our four major cities have spent tens of thousands on social media influencers.

Auckland hotels get $5.2m boost from major summer events
The sector is facing the duelling impacts of an oversupply of rooms and reduced demand.

‘She wants the meat’: Queenstown burger joint investigating new ‘horror’ customer incident
A woman claims she left the establishment feeling 'abused'.

More big spenders, fewer cheap travellers tourism 2024 reveals
Tourism generated $12.2 billion, up 23% compared to 2023.

New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam and citizen arrest laws to be eased | NZ Herald News Update
New Zealand's new deal with Vietnam, citizen arrest laws to be eased and international tourist spending on the rise.

Tourism Holdings reports revenue growth as profit declines
Tourism Holdings has revealed its half-year results, with a steep decline in profit.