Tourism
Tourism operators report big boost from winter school holidays
Tourism operators say the winter school holidays have brought a much welcome boon to numbers during a traditionally quieter season. Audio
School holidays provide tourism boost
Tourism operators say the school holidays have been a much welcome boost during a traditionally quieter season.
It's been a warmer break than the ski fields were after, but businesses say it has… Audio
Maori tourism operators welcome increased Matariki awareness
Maori tourism operators are welcoming more public awareness and interest in Matariki. Last year was the first time it was marked with a public holiday. This Friday Matariki events are organised across… Audio
Slow ticket sales ahead of World Cup
There's been a lack of hotel bookings in New Zealand and ticket sales for the World Cup are yet to take off.
But the latest data from Airbnb shows rentals on the online accommodation service are up.
…Stars arrive for World Cup
Some of football's greatest players have started arriving in New Zealand and Australia, chasing the biggest prize in the game.
This FIFA Women's World Cup is touted to be the biggest and best ever.
… Audio
Officials seek solution to Lyttelton cruise ship passengers overwhelming buses
Canterbury Regional Council has committed to reducing the impact of cruise ship on its buses services which are struggling to keep up with demand.
Great Walks bookings to open, DOC assures technical problems fixed
Tourism businesses are looking forward to securing Great Walks bookings after months of technical glitches and false starts.
Famous Lake Dunstan floating cafe up for sale
You may have heard of the three rules of good real estate -- location, location, location. But a couple wanting to sell their quaint eatery is hoping buyers will be attracted to much more than just… Audio
Hamilton Gardens voted one of the best places in the world
Now even if you haven't been there, you will have heard of them - the Hamilton Gardens! The botanical destination has been named among top one percent of travel experiences in the world - according to… Audio
Wharf project for Stewart Island now uncertain
Plans to replace an ageing wharf on Stewart Island have stalled due to uncertainty over the Department of Conservation's position, Southland District Council says.
Queenstown cruise ship to change ownership
Tourism operator Southern Discoveries says it is selling its Queenstown cruise boat to invest more into its Milford Sound operations.
Tourism attractions including International Antarctic Centre to go up for sale
Tourism company RealNZ is planning to sell some of its iconic offerings including its jet boats and water taxis.
Iconic and empty
Waitomo Hotel. Chateau Tongariro. Rotorua Museum and the Blue Baths.
Across central New Zealand many iconic historic buildings are sitting empty while their owners, both private and public, grapple… Audio
Tourism: Are tourism and hospitality staff ready?
Now, it's school holidays, the ski season has kicked off with a flurry, and more and more international flights are returning to Aotearoa. Stats NZ figures show about 1.4 million tourists came here in… Audio
'We need more resilient roads': Mayor's plea as tourism to Waitomo caves picks up
As the attraction recovers from the pandemic, the area is struggling with the impact extreme weather has had on the roads.
Skiers return to slopes
Skiers were able to hit the slopes at Mt Hutt and Coronet Peak yesterday, with some help from the weekend's polar blast.
Ski fields on both mountains had already opened this year, but were forced to… Audio
Domestic travel focus during pandemic provided valuable lessons - Tourism NZ
Tourism New Zealand wraps up its domestic marketing today after launching 15 campaigns in the past three years. Video
Queenstown's new Skyline gondola launches
The gondola can transport 6000 people per hour up and from the summit of Bob's Peak.
New flights between China and New Zealand announced
Travellers will have more options as direct flights resume along a key route. Audio
New routes to China
Travel between New Zealand and China is set to get a little easier thanks to new direct airline routes.
Three additional routes between Guangzhou and Auckland will be introduced and the Guangzhou -… Audio
