Tourism'Cycle train' gets green lightIngenious Kiwi venture fixes bicycles to a disused section of the Napier-Gisborne rail.31 Mar 08:20 PM
TourismLions shock: $135/night room now $1000New Zealand-bound Lions fans are facing huge surges in accommodation prices.31 Mar 04:00 PM
EditorialEditorial: Rugby test room rates outrageousProfiteering on the Lions tour does not do Auckland's reputation any good.31 Mar 04:00 PM
TourismAirbnb now offers experiencesHome coffee-brewing classes and a tour of a private winery are among the NZ adventures.30 Mar 11:45 PM
TourismRents forcing Queenstown locals outLocal commentators apportion much of the blame to the rise of Airbnb.30 Mar 01:54 AM
TourismNew $60m hotel proposed for QueenstownThe hotel would accommodate up to 450 guests in two wings of three and four levels.30 Mar 01:38 AM
TourismGrave concern for Whitsundays' tourismIt's one of Australia's most iconic tourist destinations and it's been devastated.29 Mar 08:54 PM
TourismRent frenzy: Fancy a bunk, campervan?Queenstown space so tight that tenants now being offered bunks and 'kind of' single rooms.29 Mar 12:37 AM
TourismPillow fight: where does the money go?Auckland accommodation firms want more facts about the body they may have to fund.28 Mar 03:46 AM
TourismChinese tourism surge on agendaChinese visitors see more of the country after Air NZ switched its tourism strategy.27 Mar 05:37 PM
TourismDirect flights big boost to tourismChinese tourists are spreading to more parts of New Zealand and spending more.27 Mar 04:26 PM
TourismGoff's 'pillow tax' in big troublePhil Goff is planning to water down his 'pillow tax' opposed by councillors and hotels.27 Mar 04:00 PM
TourismSuperliners set course for AucklandP&O Cruises is expanding its New Zealand operations.23 Mar 06:32 AM
TourismLaptop ban: How it affects Kiwi travellersFlight Centre says restrictions on equipment on planes pose challenges for travellers.22 Mar 02:44 AM
TourismNew Sheraton planned for Queen StAfter many years without a Sheraton hotel, Auckland is about to get the brand back.21 Mar 04:00 PM
TourismAnger at accommodation rateThe accommodation sector has told Auckland City that a proposed targeted rate is unfair and will harm businesses.20 Mar 04:10 AM
BDBDTourismGuest nights hit new record in JanuaryNational guest nights increased 1.1 per cent to 4.9 million in January compared with the same month a year earlier.19 Mar 10:54 PM
TourismCrankworx promises big economic boostOrganisers of the upcoming mountain biking festival hope it will crack the $10 million mark for the country's economy.19 Mar 01:02 AM
TourismEco-friendly lodge for Timber TrailThe lodge is expected to have spin-offs for tourism in the Rotorua and Taupo districts.15 Mar 05:00 PM
BDBDTourismCurrent account deficit narrowsNew Zealand's current account deficit narrowed, partly bolstered by the tourism sector.14 Mar 10:29 PM
AirlinesDeal puts Colombia on NZ radarA deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.14 Mar 09:37 PM
TourismTax border, not beds, says BarnettA visitor tax is suggested as the fairest way to ensure tourists contribute to cover their costs.14 Mar 07:59 PM
BDBDTourismLocal govt pushes billion dollar bog fundLocal Govt NZ estimates the country needs to plan for $1.38b of new facilities for tourists.14 Mar 01:36 AM
TourismNew Pullman for Auckland AirportA new 250-room Pullman Auckland Airport will be located next to AccorHotels' Novotel hotel.12 Mar 11:30 PM
AirlinesNZ tourism takes on BerlinThe country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.12 Mar 01:41 AM
TourismColliers warns of 'hotel crisis'Auckland's shrinking supply of hotel rooms is putting NZ's tourism growth at risk, says Colliers International.09 Mar 01:35 AM
TourismAirbnb open to bed tax in New ZealandAirbnb is open to paying bed taxes here if required, and already does so in other parts of the world.07 Mar 05:30 PM
TourismTourist boom pushing up room ratesRise follows another record-breaking year, with overseas visitors nearing 3.5m.06 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionBed tax proposal off-target and unfairCOMMENT: The Mayor's proposed way to pay for Auckland's tourism promo is a knee-jerk response that will not deliver positive benefits to the city.06 Mar 04:00 PM
RetailTourist spending bolsters retailersHigher spending by tourists continued to bolster retailers last month. Figures from Paymark show February spending was up 2.2 per 05 Mar 11:18 PM
BDBDTourismNational guest nights continue to push higher in DecemberNational guest nights continued to push higher in December, driven by an ongoing increase in international guest nights.05 Mar 10:24 PM
Freight and logisticsAuckland tourism - who should pay?A battle is brewing between Auckland accommodation providers and the city's mayor over who will pay for tourism promotion.05 Mar 01:42 AM
TourismNew 3km zipline and kiwi facility fundedRotorua tourism attractions have been given more than $1.4 million Government funding.02 Mar 12:12 AM
TourismCadbury factory tour 48 years laterFinally, a Cadbury story with a sweet ending.28 Feb 05:32 PM
