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Big Qantas loyalty scheme shake-up for travellers
Air NZ rival's new platform is still being built 'to deliver to members in coming years'.
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Holiday turnaround: Australian chain gets holiday park lease
Lease is for 48 years, land is classified as sensitive, across the road from beach.
NZ still spending more than it earns - but the deficit shrinks as tourists return
The goods deficit narrowed as we imported less, despite falling export returns.
Top-end hotel room rates fall amid Govt cost-cutting
Prices drop in two big cities while one tourism hotspot keeps booming.
Why Auckland-Brazil air links could be on the radar
Operating into South America has been tough in the past.
Japan defies recession fears - and that could bode well for Kiwi tourism
A resurgent, more confident Japanese economy could boost Kiwi tourism.
Tourism rebound: What visitors really do when they’re here
New MBIE data shows which nationalities are most satisfied and which are least happy.
Win for tourism with Government’s $5m funding boost
Funding will help fill critical data gaps on domestic tourists.
Here’s where your kiwi dollar will stretch further on a winter getaway
Cheapest and most expensive popular vacation spots identified.
Brilliant by Langham: What’s driving the growth of hotel loyalty programmes
Celebrity chefs, themed tea parties, art tours are all new offers to lure guests.
Tourism spending edges towards pre-pandemic level
Recovery gains momentum but a crucial figure is well short of 2019.
$100m Radisson Red hotel planned for Auckland's Queen St
Second ex-bank HQ offices to be converted into a hotel, after InterContinenal Auckland.
Airlines v Auckland Airport: Why it's different this time. Is it mission accomplished for Foran?
Regulatory risk rises for airport, Foran's to do list, changes at Virgin Australia.
Air NZ domestic fares are heading up again: Here's why
Foran rejected suggestions it was a bad look a day after calling out Auckland Airport.
Auckland Airport reports strong half-year result
Post-Covid recovery in global travel and higher charges propel earnings.
Govt 'concerned' about Auckland Airport's soaring charges, meeting with boss
Friction between the companies is long-running but there's a new venue for the fight.
Queenstown Airport passenger numbers up on pre-Covid, pays $5.3m dividend
Company benefits from strong demand for transtasman travel.
Where hotel prices have fallen most in NZ
Figures show a big surge in room supply is pushing prices down in some cities.
Why Air New Zealand’s profit is set to dive
After near-record results last year, the airline is facing tougher times.
Travel industry shake-up – agent to the stars moves into New Zealand
A buyout of two boutique operators is a vote of confidence in the NZ market.
International travel continues its recovery but remains well down on pre-Covid visitors
Almost three million visitors came through New Zealand's borders last year.
Buyer for insolvent Ruapehu Alpine Lifts skifield walks away
A buyer for the distressed skifield cites a short DoC licence, other factors in decision.
The value of financial assets owned by 10 big post-settlement iwi
Asset returns decreased and half the iwi reported financial losses.
Property Insider: Apartment ‘hell’ in new series; magic behind early highway fix; Chinese exodus
Owners spent about $15m trying to fix The Ridge apartments: it's stripped out, empty.
India-New Zealand direct flights - a big gap on the map
It's a question of when, not if, direct flights between NZ and India will start.
'From $4000/night to the sky's the limit': New InterContinental Auckland opens
Mayor Wayne Brown officiated at today's opening along with Precinct's Scott Pritchard.
Property Insider: Kāinga Ora under fire; Chinese developers ‘shrivel’; why mega-projects are late and costly
Investigation findings on the state housing agency will be reported to ministers in March.
Tourism rebound plateaus - full recovery not forecast until 2025
The recovery in inbound tourism has been sluggish.
Editorial: Buckle up - it could be another bumpy year for flying
Aviation is never dull and this year promises to be as interesting as ever.
Welcome mat in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit areas a sign of regional resilience
OPINION: Communities on their knees after Gabrielle have hosted the big-city exodus.