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Big drop in vital UK tourists may last years

Tourist numbers from Britain are down more than 11 per cent, and there are fears the market could drop for three years.

Trans-Tasman disasters bring new tourism bond

The Christchurch earthquake has generated new cooperation between Australian and New Zealand tourism authorities, with New Zealand offered a free platform to pitch for business at Australia’s major annual tourism trade show.

NZ ski slopes gearing up for business

The ski industry is gearing up for another good year as tourism leaders push the message that NZ is open for business.

Chinese airline to spend $10m plugging NZ

Rebuilding Brand NZ post earthquake

Politicians, industry bodies and celebrities have been urging tourists to keep coming, with the message NZ is open for business.

Christchurch earthquake: Hotel operators in dark while cordon remains

Christchurch hoteliers are waiting to assess the damage to tourist accommodation with about 3000 rooms behind the CBD cordon.

Jumbos to bring jetloads more Japanese

Harvey hits back at 'party central' criticism

The Rugby World Cup "party central" will be "a destination second to none" and will be ready in time for the event, Auckland Waterfront Development Agency chairman Bob Harvey says.

'Kiwi men great, girls cool' - Faris

Hollywood actress Anna Faris says she does not have a bad impression of NZ men, and thinks their female counterparts are "amazing".