Tourism
On the map: NCL cruise line steaming back to NZ
The cruise industry says the company's commitment is a good sign for the $540m sector.
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Grounded: 1000 Air NZ transtasman flights cancelled by lack of progress on border
Govt's transtasman bubble stand hits 20,000 customers
Cordis Auckland's new top suite: Bigger than a house and yours for $5000 a night
The hotel has invested $170m on a new tower timed to open as Auckland will.
Nourish Group gobbled up by Good Spirits Hospitality
Deal happens as restaurants face unprecedented fallout from Covid lockdowns and new rules.
$100m for Rydges Wellington: 200 investors quit titles
98% of investors agreed to sell, but 2% refused. The case went to court
Millions at stake: Winners from ruling on 'reverse engineered' bed tax
Opponents of rate say its justice at last over council's poorly conceived levy.
'I heard my vertebrae breaking': Tourism operator fined $200k after employee's fall
The company's former employee says its 'negligence has ruined my life'.
Why new-build hotel in Queenstown believes it has the timing right
'We appear to be on the brink of the new normal when people begin traveling again'.
SkyCity 'significantly impacted' by Covid, no 2022 outlook
Covid and disruptions made it impossible to give any outlook, CEO warns.
MIQ changes: What they mean for aviation and tourism
Small step welcomed but tourism and travel sectors need more certainty.
Cancelled: Fury and Commerce Commission complaints as Air NZ ditches domestic flights
Air NZ says that uncertainty over Auckland border settings left it little choice.
Give the gift of tourism scheme launched as hotspot pleads for Labour Weekend boost
The lockdown has badly hit domestic tourism but a pay now use later will help operators.
Government to plug gaps in rules for adventure tourism
The Government wants to bring in tougher safety rules for adventure activity operators.
Survival mode: What hotels want from Govt's business rescue package
Hotels have lost $1.5 billion in revenue during the past 18 months and want more help.
Meal ticket: National plan to give jabbed $100 to spend on hospo and tourism
The voucher scheme would reward the vaccinated and help struggling businesses.
Crying for hours: Auckland tourism employers 'worried senseless'
Tourism Minister has said Auckland operators have more opportunities outside the sector.
'People are losing their houses, their life savings': Hostel owner
The 'team of five million'' has done it tough but some have done it tougher than others.
Napier train set travels to National Timber Museum in Putāruru
Napier-based railroad models make the long-haul journey to Putāruru this week.
Vaccine campervans heading north
Campervans to help Ngati Hine Health Trust to get to those harder-to-reach communities.
Cordis Hotel offers free luxury night's stay for staff who get vaccinated
Badly hit hotel is offering incentive to help boost vaccination rates.
Tourism tipping-point plea: 'NZ will be off the sell list for 12-24 months'
Pre-Covid the overseas visitor market was worth $17b - now it's teetering on the brink.
Covid casualties: Auckland's Euro and Saxon + Parole restaurants close
Euro has been one of the city's most successful restaurants since 1999.
Covid casualty: Top Auckland restaurant Euro to close
The waterfront restaurant confirmed the "sad news" today.
Opinion | This sector needs a road map beyond Covid
OPINION: Gavin Oliver says tourists operators have sacrificed enough to be confided in.
Toll on tourism: 'All I've got left is a whole lot of five-star reviews'
More than 18 months into the pandemic Auckland tourism businesses can't pivot any further.
Glacier Country hostels face liquidation in ongoing travel freeze
Half dozen glacier businesses ready to ''pull the pin'' says Westland mayor.
The $1.5b hit: Hotels count the cost, make plea to Govt
Tourism minister says 'we will manage this outbreak together'.
Gloomy outlook for Queenstown businesses
30 potentially looking to shut up shop, yet others say they've had their best year yet.
What sitting duck Auckland tourism businesses need from the Govt
Minister Stuart Nash 'acknowledges the disruption' to Auckland caused by the lockdown.
Minister 'doesn't care': Travel agents angry over refund scheme
"It's on him" says disappointed travel leader about David Clark's stance on refund scheme.