Tourism
Jucy targets premium market after Star RV brand acquisition
Traditionally low-budget tourism company Jucy is eyeing growth in the premium market following its acquisition of the Star RV brand.
Otago expected to fare best during economic growth slowdown - Westpac
Regions with a high exposure to export markets, including agriculture and foreign tourism, will generally do better than others, according to Westpac's regional report.
Business commentator Gyles Beckford
Migration and travel statistics show increasing numbers of tourists and a reduced level of migration loss for the year, since July we've been gaining migrants, reflecting relaxed visa criteria for the… Audio
Budget friendly summer activities in Waikato
It's First Up's last week of 2022 and hopefully many of us will be enjoying a summer break. So we've decided to help out by giving you a guide to summer events in the main regions on a budget - with… Audio
Stunning Tohu Whenua site highlights Fox Glacier as a taonga
A stunning new visitor experience highlighting the beauty of Fox Glacier and representing the Ngāi Tahu creation story has been opened.
The Week in Detail: In Nelson, Christchurch and Franz Josef
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
The Week in Detail: In Nelson, Christchurch and Franz Josef
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week.
Audio'Future looks bright': Excitement over cycling tourism potential as key trail gets green light
A key piece in the vision of connecting Queenstown and Dunedin airports by cycle trail can now proceed.
Air NZ upgrades half-year earnings guidance on strong demand, falling costs
But inflation, price volatility and the risk of recession are making it difficult to figure out what the full-year earnings might be.
Airlines told to conserve fuel after contamination
Upcoming holiday travel plans could be disrupted ahead of the "busiest Christmas season for years and years". Audio
Govt gives extra boost to keep Ruapehu skifields running
The government has come to the rescue for Ruapheu Alpine Lifts, giving it another $6 million to make sure the chair lift can fire up next winter.
The company appointed voluntary administrators… Video, Audio
Franz Josef: The tourist town bouncing back, with a new problem
The pandemic turned it into a ghost town, but Franz Josef is bouncing back and is as busy as ever. Audio
Franz Josef: The tourist town bouncing back, with a new problem
The pandemic turned it into a ghost town, but Franz Josef is bouncing back and is as busy as ever.
AudioQueenstown's loss of hostels puts pressure on staffing
The loss of longer stay backpacker beds is taking a toll on Queenstown's staffing shortages, a hostel owner says.
Hotel industry gearing up for substantial expansion
More than a dozen new facilities are under construction or due to open around the motu next year.
Bread and Circus World Buskers festival marks its 30th anniversary next year
International and local talent will be returning to Christchurch streets at the Bread & Circus World Buskers festival in January.
'It's going to be a challenging summer' - tour manager
Backpacker bookings are looking healthy but the industry is worried it is on the back foot following multiple closures and ongoing staffing shortages.
Tourism: Backpacker numbers bouncing back in NZ
The backpacker industry is starting to bounce back and is hoping for a bumper summer after being starved of international visitors for the last two summers. More than half of hostels closed during… Audio
Thermal pool complex makes a splash despite challenging first year
More than 100,000 people have flocked to Methven's Ōpuke Thermal Pools and Spa complex since it opened in November 2021.
Tourism operators prepare for busy summer period
The return of overseas tourists has already exceeded expectations, and the Reserve Bank is predicting that will increase over the summer months.
There's concern the sector will struggle to keep up… Audio
