Tourism
Tourism slowly returns to South-East Asia, but should it be business as usual?
Tourists' return to South-East Asia will bring economic relief but it may also spell ruin for the region's iconic locations.
Should we be rethinking our trans-Tasman travel habits?
As international travel climbs back to pre-pandemic levels, climate change experts are urging New Zealanders to rethink the way they fly and even axe trans-Tasman getaways.
Rain damage stops Abel Tasman coast walk in its tracks
More than 450 bed nights have been cancelled on the Abel Tasman Coast Track after heavy rainfall caused damage and forced its closure in parts.
Hospitality boss' plea: 'Backpackers have been a major part of what we do'
Queenstown businesses want New Zealand to attract high value tourists but not at the expense of those on a budget, after the Tourism Minister's pitch to big-spending travellers.
Queenstown business want high quality tourists not budget
Queenstown businesses want New Zealand to attract high quality tourists, but not at the expense of those on a budget. The Tourism Minister has confirmed the country won't market towards budget… Audio
Turoa snow troubles
A lack of snow has brought an abrupt halt to the ski season at the Turoa skifield on Mt Ruapehu - but it's not a complete right off just yet. Audio
Hotel chain Accor pushes for NZ move to green traffic light setting
A move to the green setting would help the accommodation industry bring international tourism back to pre-pandemic levels, Accor says.
For environment's sake is it time cruise ships sailed into sunset?
Comment - There was great fanfare when the first cruise liner in two years arrived in Auckland recently, but Timothy Welch asks if it's time to consider the environmental and economic impacts.
Cruise ships to return to New Caledonia after long absence
Cruise ship tourism in New Caledonia will resume in October after a two-and-a-half year disruption due to Covid-19.
'High-quality' travellers targeted in new tourism campaign
Tourism New Zealand is hoping to pique the interest of curious travellers in its first global campaign in two years.
Could Rotorua's Blue Baths have stayed open?
The former leaseholder of Rotorua's 'iconic' Blue Baths says new government advice shows the council could have left the building open while a plan was made for its future.
Changing the tertiary summer break to help fruit growers
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash is looking at ways to get more students into seasonal jobs, including shifting the university year by six weeks. Jesse speaks to a fruit grower about the proposal. Audio
First cruise ship since beginning of pandemic arrives in New Zealand
The P&O Pacific Explorer has docked in at Queens Wharf in Auckland from Sydney, the first ship here in nearly two and a half years. Audio
First cruise ship in 2 years arrives in Auckland today
In just hours from now, the first cruise ship in two years will enter New Zealand waters. Waitemata Harbour, Britomart and Auckland's city centre are pulling all the stops to mark the arrival of P&O… Audio
Cruise ships sail back into New Zealand
After a more than two year absence from New Zealand waters the first cruise ship is set to arrive in Auckland tomorrow morning. Joining Lately is the chief executive of the New Zealand Cruise… Audio
'The rubber has got to hit the road' - tourism operators on action plan
Tourism operators say a vision of how to improve labour conditions and strengthen the workforce through regenerative tourism presents exciting opportunities.
Tourism operators welcome workforce plan, but keen for action
Tourism operators say a new plan to address the industry's workforce woes is spot on, but they want the rubber to hit the road, not just rhetoric. Historically the tourism and hospitality industries… Audio
Government reveals plan to make tourism a more appealing career option
The Tourism Minister has unveiled a vision of how to strengthen the tourism and hospitality workforces and improve conditions.
Tourist operators hoping for solutions to workforce shortages
The tourism industry is hopeful Tourism Minister Stuart Nash will offer some solutions to the challenges facing their sector.
Tourism Export Council conference attracts 270 tour operators to Nelson
Nelson's tourism businesses will be on show this week as international tour operators visit the region to explore visitor attractions ahead of the summer season.
