Chinese visitors see more of the country after Air NZ switched its tourism strategy.

Chinese tourists are spreading to more parts of New Zealand and spending more.

Phil Goff is planning to water down his 'pillow tax' opposed by councillors and hotels.

P&O Cruises is expanding its New Zealand operations.

Flight Centre says restrictions on equipment on planes pose challenges for travellers.

After many years without a Sheraton hotel, Auckland is about to get the brand back.

The accommodation sector has told Auckland City that a proposed targeted rate is unfair and will harm businesses.

National guest nights increased 1.1 per cent to 4.9 million in January compared with the same month a year earlier.

Organisers of the upcoming mountain biking festival hope it will crack the $10 million mark for the country's economy.

A deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.

A visitor tax is suggested as the fairest way to ensure tourists contribute to cover their costs.

Local Govt NZ estimates the country needs to plan for $1.38b of new facilities for tourists.

A new 250-room Pullman Auckland Airport will be located next to AccorHotels' Novotel hotel.

The country saw 92,000 visitors from Germany and 215,000 from Britain last year.

Auckland's shrinking supply of hotel rooms is putting NZ's tourism growth at risk, says Colliers International.

Airbnb is open to paying bed taxes here if required, and already does so in other parts of the world.

Rise follows another record-breaking year, with overseas visitors nearing 3.5m.

COMMENT: 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.

A battle is brewing between Auckland accommodation providers and the city's mayor over who will pay for tourism promotion.

Rotorua tourism attractions have been given more than $1.4 million Government funding.

Finally, a Cadbury story with a sweet ending.

Google's New Zealand boss says many of the benefits of the burgeoning tourism market are being captured by offshore companies.

A Queenstown consortium has bought historic steam train.

Air New Zealand faces a sharp fall in first half profits as increased competition puts pressure on yields and oil prices edge up.

New Zealand shares rose as Scales and Mercury gained and Comvita dropped after its earnings report. The S&P/NZX 50 Index rose 16.19

An analyst believes Cathay Pacific will announce services between Hong Kong and Christchurch.

Sichuan Airlines has announced three times a week services to Auckland, the latest Chinese carrier to come to this country.

In the six months to December, New Zealand rental revenue rose 16 per cent to $49.4 million, while tourism revenue advanced 17 per cent to $17.7m.

A series of party holiday experiences in the Pacific is proving a popular option for young Kiwis looking to experience their first international trip travelling alone.

There are, clearly, mechanisms which could help better manage pressures arising from tourism - and sustain the appeal of our natural assets.