Tourism
Great Walk booking cancellations double
The Department of Conservation (DOC) received more than 7400 Great Walk booking cancellations between 1 December and 28 February.
Hospitality in crisis due to lack of domestic travel
Hospitality New Zealand says domestic travel is at a standstill with forward bookings pointing to accommodation occupancy rates as low as 20 percent for the next three months.
From mother to daughter - A smooth transition
Best of 2020 - After single-handedly running Rees Valley Station for nearly 20 years, Iris Scott was more than happy to hand over the reins to her daughter Kate. Audio
From mother to daughter - A smooth transition
Best of 2020 - After single-handedly running Rees Valley Station for nearly 20 years, Iris Scott was more than happy to hand over the reins to her daughter Kate.
AudioWoman working at lodge on Milford Track contracts Covid-19
A worker based at a lodge on the Milford Track has tested positive for Covid-19.
More vouchers released for Auckland activities
Another 50,000 vouchers are being handed out for people to visit tourist attractions and council facilities in Auckland.
Business commentator Pattrick Smellie
Air NZ is supposed to raise $1 billion-plus before the end of next month from the private market. Will it, given the timetable for border openings, or will there be further delay?. Pattrick also looks… Audio
Delay in filling key role holding up Milford Sound project
A crucial tourism project is facing delays as it struggles to find a project leader.
Queenstown tourism boss to step down
The head of Destination Queenstown has resigned less than a year after starting.
Cruise ship industry hoping for 2022 return
The country's cruise ship industry is hopeful it will be returning the waters next summer - or even earlier - but warns it's a long way off before making any final decision.
Ōamaru's blue penguins combine tourism, conservation and science
A colony of little blue penguins in North Otago's Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show that supports not only their own conservation, but helps to protect their species. Video
Vaccinated tourists welcomed back as Australia to reopen international border
Almost two years after the Australian government closed the country to the world, the international border is set to reopen to those who are fully vaccinated.
Australian PM signals reopening borders to tourists 'not far away'
Scott Morrison says parliament will debate the matter this week.
Ski fields worry isolation rules will leave them out in the cold
While ski fields are pleased to welcome travellers back to the slopes after the government announced its border reopening plan, the industry says their hopes might be shot if self-isolation rules keep… Audio
Tourism operators say self-isolation rules will deter some
Tourist operators are keen to roll out the welcome mat for international visitors but say the current isolation rules will keep many away.
The Prime Minister has unveiled a five stage plan for… Audio
'It means the world': Bar owner ecstatic over border reopening plan
Tourism operators are keen to roll out the welcome mat for international visitors but say the current isolation rules will keep many away.
Tourism's grim future reset
The battered tourism and hospitality industry is hanging on for better days - but some insiders say we're looking at a reset, not a bounce-back. Audio
Tourism's grim future reset
The battered tourism and hospitality industry is hanging on for better days - but some insiders say we're looking at a reset, not a bounce-back.
AudioCovid-19: Borders should open around Omicron peak - Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa wants the borders to be reopened soon after the country hits a peak in Omicron cases.
Cabinet ministers are expected to nut out the country's border re-opening plan when… Audio
Subdued long weekend for many Northland businesses
Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.
