After living 33 years in France, Forgotten World Adventures’ owner says NZ can take lessons from that country’s commitment to tourism investment.
The Milford Opportunities Project’s director says current legislation will not allow a toll on SH94 to Milford Sound.
The Australasian adventure operator says it saw the most pronounced recovery in Queenstown during the Chinese New Year at its NZONE skydive business.
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The company and three heli-tour operators have been ordered to pay nearly $7m over the fatal 2019 disaster.
The impacts on sustainability and infrastructure are among Queenstown Lakes residents’ top concerns when it comes to tourism, according to a new survey.
Attracting business and major events, securing funding and reviewing Auckland’s destination strategy are the top priorities for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Annie Dundas.
Inflite’s boss on the return of the operator’s West Coast glacier heli-tours, coping with increasing costs, and the state of the company’s luxury market.
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The tourism and hospitality minister says the industry’s resilience “is owed to the determination and grit of tourism businesses”.
“Our scenic tourism business provided a highlight, with a return to 70% of pre-Covid passenger levels,” says the rail and ferry operator.
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Average weekly occupancy across Christchurch’s hotels has surged over 90%, according to figures from STR.
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Local tourism stakeholders support CIAL’s decision to put the project on hold, with potential airport competitor QAC declaring “common sense has prevailed”.
Christchurch International Airport Limited says it will hold the 800 hectares of land it has purchased for around $50m as a strategic asset while it reassesses its Tarras airport project.
Its 322 rooms will be part of a $100m redevelopment and will add to the circa 2,000 keys already slated for the city’s hotel market.
The number of workers in the tourism sector increased by 48% after New Zealand re-opened its borders to international visitors.
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It comes after discussions with council-controlled owner CCHL, which said it supports the decision.
Christchurch International Airport Limited will pay a $19m interim dividend after reporting a net profit of $21.5m for the six months to December 2023, up 34% on the previous corresponding period.
Immigration New Zealand’s administration of its Accredited Employer Work Visa failed to address exploitation concerns, a review has found.
Investment in major events to promote less-frequented destinations may be a better option for tourism compared to popular hubs like Paris.
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The holiday parks property market is also active with a number of recent acquisitions and businesses up for sale.
The operator of the ‘six star’ luxury The Carlin Boutique Hotel in Queenstown has gone into receivership.
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It brings to an end the prosecutions of ID Tours NZ and Tauranga Tourism Services, which were the only tourism businesses to fight the charges.
Four tourism businesses are among the organisations that face significant penalties over the fatal 2019 eruption.
The main SH1 connection between Auckland and Northland closes today for almost 11 weeks but the detours are a “great alternative” for tourism, says one operator.
The Auckland and Queenstown-based operator has fought its way back from Covid impacts and the Auckland floods to return more colourful than ever but challenges remain.
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Air NZ’s boss also warns that the airline’s plan to lift domestic airfares could impact leisure travel demand.
The best performing visitor market of 2023 was India, followed by Fiji and the Philippines.
Auckland has had a good February with average weekly occupancy and ADR climbing to a summer high last week, according to figures from STR.
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The airline’s revenue rises thanks to the ramp-up of international capacity but costs also grow.
BARNZ labels the airport a “monopoly of monopolies” but the complaints about overspending are rejected by Auckland Airport.
Aeronautical income surges thanks to the increase in travel demand.
The Sky Tower recorded a 31% increase in visitation.
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The bank says the Chinese visitor market is flagging, leading to a more protracted recovery in New Zealand.
Tourism Holdings is resuming trials of electric motorhomes with new Ford EVs about to hit the road.
The airport says sustained demand for travel to the resort, particularly from Australia, had resulted in “a strong financial performance”.
The region has scored well above the national average when it comes to visitor recommendation.
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The Women’s FIFA World Cup and a faster-than-expected recovery in the Chinese market has driven revenue at the operator’s tourism division.
New Zealand should lean into creativity to attract more of the American market, says Illinois Office of Tourism’s deputy director, Daniel Thomas.
