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Roger Partridge: Border announcements a mix of half-measures, muddled thinking

OPINION: NZ's border settings continue to confound, NZ Initiative chairman writes.

From MIQ to Mövenpick: Grand Mercure rebrand aims at the sweet spot

The chain draws on its 74 years of Swiss heritage - and offers free icecream for kids

Five-star feud: Owners v owners in waterfront hotel dispute

In a clear display of neighbours at war, Sofitel and Marsden operate in the same hotel.

Travel boost: Pre-departure tests on way out, cruise ships return

Airlines say the pre-departure tests need to go straight away.

Govt says NZ is open: Travel and tourism groups say not really

Pre-testing can badly derail travel into NZ and faulty forms can cost you $4000.

'Flights are full': The big airline rebuild - the carriers coming back to NZ

Airlines have full planes but lobby group says border rules need further relaxation.

Opinion: What is NZ's plan to balance out the brain drain?

New Zealand needs to offer people enough value to stay, writes Sébastien Desclée.

What hard-hit Auckland hotels are doing to bring back guests

Occupancy in Auckland plunged to less than a third in February and scheme aims at reboot.

Market close: Prices up despite lurking grey clouds

Sharp rise despite lockdowns, rising interest rates, talk of US recession.

Pow! Bam! Holy crime-busters, Batman! It's the tourists

OPINION: Hotel Council Aotearoa strategic director talks law and order in city centres.

Tourism warning: Return of Aussies no quick fix for battered sector

Recovery of NZ's top foreign exchange earner will take years as competition heats up.

Hotel horror: Revenue plunges in NZ to pandemic low

An analyst says border opening will provide only limited relief for the hard-hit sector.

David Downs: How Covid has changed world's perception of New Zealand

As New Zealand reconnects with the world it's time for a fresh look at our image.

Hawaiian Airlines returns to NZ skies: What's powering the comeback?

After an 834 day absence Hawaiian Airlines will resume flights to NZ on July 4.

As borders reopen, can New Zealand reset from high volume to 'high values' tourism?

New Zealand Tourism has a choice: try to revive the old ways, or develop a new model.

Fixing $750m convention centre - the next steps after the fire

Three years after the massive fire, work is about to start rebuilding the roof.

Jucy warning: Why the cost of your holiday car rental could nearly double

As NZ reopens to tourists it could be missing a critical part of its infrastructure.

Rich-listers invest in RealNZ as it gears up for tourism rebuild

Rich-listers among new investors in big tourism player gearing up for opening borders.