Tourism
New Ruapehu ski field owners racing to climax in bidding war
The Ruapehu mayor says a deal is close to being settled on who will be taking over Ruapehu ski fields. Audio
Chinese tourists trickling back to NZ
The much awaited return of Chinese tourists is off to a slower than expected start.
Pre-Covid, China was Aotearoa's second largest international market by arrivals.... behind Australia.
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Speed up visas or lose Chinese tourists, Air NZ Asia manager says
An airline manager says New Zealand risks missing out on high-end Chinese tourists due to slow visa processing.
Tourism industry endeavours to build back better for 'new era'
More than 1500 travel delegates are in Christchurch for the country's biggest tourism business event.
Tourism industry endeavours to build back better for 'new era'
The tourism industry wants to rebuild better than ever, saying a new era is ahead.
More than 1500 travel delegates are in Otautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event, TRENZ, this week.
…Air NZ announces new aircraft, retrofits and bunk bed flights
The national airline is planning a multibillion-dollar investment in its fleet, capacity and marketing over the next five years.
1500 delegates arrive in CHCH for massive tourism event
More than 1500 travel delegates from around the world are descending on Christchurch Ōtautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event.
The industry says it's an event that can help to shape… Audio
Country's biggest tourism business event set to bring $2.5m to Christchurch economy
More than 1500 travel delegates from around the world are descending on Ōtautahi for the country's biggest tourism business event.
Surfers rejoice: Piha reopens to public
Popular Auckland surf beach Piha, closed to the general public for the two-and-a-half months since Cyclone Gabrielle, is now back open, to the relief of many eager surfers. Audio
Flights between Auckland and China ramp back up
Air New Zealand will begin flying daily between Auckland and Shanghai from Wednesday, while its alliance partner Air China will return to New Zealand skies from tomorrow.
Mountain camera at Nelson Lakes DOC hotspot hut to improve visitor safety
A remote camera has been installed near one of the most popular huts in the Nelson Lakes National Park in a bid to improve visitor safety.
Air NZ hikes full year earnings guidance
The airline says strong demand for travel and falling jet fuel prices have helped lift its forecast earnings.
Great Walks booking issues will cost work, tourism operator says
Tourism operators say delays to booking Great Walks will cost them much-needed work.
The Department of Conservation has abandoned its plans to open most of the Great Walks for bookings yesterday and… Audio
Ruapehu Alpine Lifts' future still unclear
The voluntary administrator was "optimistic" it would open for business this season but said there was a lot of work to do yet.
Milford Track bookings system back online after crashing under demand
Bookings for the Milford Track were effectively sold out by noon on Thursday despite the system crashing for several hours after being bombarded with requests.
Tourism operators optimistic as visitor numbers begin to recover
Summer tourist numbers have bounced back to about half of what they were before Covid-19 as Aotearoa marked the first summer with the border back open.
Walks website doesn't hold up great
The Milford Track booking system has crashed this morning after thousands of people tried to claim their spot on the iconic tramp.
Hut bookings for the Fiordland track went on sale at half past nine.
…Tourist numbers creeping back up
Summer tourist numbers bounced back this year to about half of what they were pre-Covid.
Overall, as well as domestic travellers, we welcomed close to 900,000 overseas visitors.
That's about two… Audio
International visitor support on the rebound - survey
The research suggested support was driven by communities benefiting from the return of visitors and avoiding issues associated with high visitor numbers, the survey company said.
Tourists came back strong, but now industry faces more travel competition
Tourism New Zealand says the industry's recovery is beginning to plateau after a stronger than expected return.
