Tourism
Southland weighs up benefits of attracting more cruise ships
A Southland port is being eyed as a potential hub for cruise ships to visit and there's hopes that it will help build the reputation of the region as a destination.
How to ensure Fiji gets full benefit from cruise tourism
The International Finance Corporation, or IFC, wants to know about the economic impact of the cruise tourism industry in Fiji. Audio
Stewart Island visitor levy increase off the table for now
Changes to the country's only regional tourist levy may be off the table for up to 18 months.
Tourism: majority unaware it's NZ's biggest earner, survey finds
A new survey shows more than half of New Zealanders don't know tourism is the country's biggest earner or how many tourists visit each year.
Visiting New Zealand the 'Kiwi way'
A new tourist campaign is asking people to experience Aotearoa the "Kiwi way" to encourage responsible travelling. Video
Tourism industry eager for an associate minister
The tourism industry remains hopeful an Associate Tourism Minister will be appointed despite their initial request being refused.
Are our Great Walks overpriced?
New Zealanders pay roughly half the rate of tourists to stay in huts on our Great Walks, but does that discrepancy mean tourists are being priced out of the market? Audio
Elena Casas-Montanez: Protests in France
Many Parisian tourist attractions and museums, along with shops on the Champs-Élysées are closed this weekend amidst fears of renewed violence in the French capital. Authorities have deployed… Audio
Waiwera pools to stay closed for most of summer
The Waiwera hot pools in north Auckland will be closed for at least most of the summer.
Kaikōura tops Airbnb's global trending destinations
Kaikōura has topped Airbnb's 2019 Global Trending Destinations List, ahead of locations in China, Mexico and France.
Call for immediate probe of Trivago website
NZ consumers are being misled about hotel prices just as Australians were, TAANZ boss says. Audio
Plan to treble Stewart Island's visitor levy slammed
The proposal to triple the country's only regional tourist tax could discourage cruise ships from visiting, council warned.
Waitaki's proposed geopark: A lot more than cool rocks
A bid to recognise Waitaki's unique geology could make history.
Regions feeling short-changed after tourism funding boost
Industry leaders were crunching the numbers at the Tourism Summit Aotearoa in Wellington today, to see how remote tourist attractions can get a better slice of the pie and entice visitors away from… Audio
International tourist revenue overshooting regions
The regions are continuing to miss out on tourist dollars, with more than half of international visitors' spending occuring in major cities.
Tourism capital of the world to be ... China?
China is set to overtake France as the world's number one tourist destination yb 2030, according to a global research company. Audio
Regions hope to get slice of tourism funding boost
With more than five million tourists predicted to visit New Zealand by 2024, it's sink or swim for the tourism industry. But there are hopes the government's new tourism strategy, as well as a boost… Audio
What do tourists think of New Zealand's Tiaki promise?
Tiaki - Care for New Zealand encourages visitors to experience NZ in a way that keeps everyone safe, protects the environment and respects culture. Our reporter Alex Perrottet asks tourists what that… Video, Audio
Kelvin Davis explains the #tiakipromise
A significant announcement promised by Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis today turned out to be a brochure and video encouraging visitors to protect New Zealand. He spoke with Lisa Owen. Video, Audio
What is the Tiaki promise?
Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis has launched a brochure and video encouraging visitors to protect New Zealand. It's called the Tiaki promise. But how will it work? Lisa Owen asks the minister. Video, Audio
