Stock Takes: In play - more firms eyed for takeover as economy remains sluggish
BGH's tilt at Tourism Holdings has sparked more merger and acquisition speculation.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Tourism
Tourism Holdings receives takeover proposal from consortium
Executive director of THL part of consortium, to take leave of absence.
Liam Dann: We need to fix the human-shaped hole in our economy
OPINION: The flow of humans across our border is one of the big variables in our economy.
100% Pure New Zealand campaign gets $5.5m relaunch
The new campaign replaces the If You Seek campaign which has run since 2022.
Overseas visitor numbers up in April but still lagging behind pre-Covid levels
Stats show a Covid catch-up persists, as millions are poured into tourism campaigns.
Sarjeant Gallery visitor numbers revealed
Of the 83,000 visitors, 60% are expected to be from outside Whanganui.
Stock Takes: Why more Kiwis are taking a punt on Wall St
Plus: Auckland Airport and Spark are back in favour with analysts at Morningstar.
International tourism hits $12.2b, still 14% below pre-Covid levels
Visitor numbers to NZ rose 4.3% to 3.32 million, which is 86% of pre-pandemic levels.
How Christchurch's new stadium is redefining event hospitality
Interest submissions for the stadium's offerings closed Friday and were ‘oversubscribed’.
Glimmer of hope for Chateau Tongariro restoration as former lessee accounts for $5m provision
A door may be opening at the Chateau: Hope for repair funds and operator interest.
Fast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn
'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff
First look at controversial Bay of Islands marina plans
Fast-tracking sought by companies owned by multimillionaires Craig Heatley, Leigh Hopper.
On the Up: Multimillion-dollar glow worm expansion set for Rotorua's Redwoods
The cave will house over 5000 native glow worms in a unique eco-dome.
'Nothing was going to stop me': Pioneer who built ski resort from scratch sells up
Peter Foote started building Mt Dobson Ski Area with a $2000 bulldozer.
Uber adds new ride option for Kiwis in Asia-Pacific first
Uber Big Boot launches today in 11 New Zealand cities, offering 500L boot space.
Tourism industry leaders push to get more Chinese visitors to NZ
That market has still only returned to around 60% of pre-Covid levels.
Airlines, airports welcome visa change for foreign language speakers
Airline supply issues, bevy of charges could be dragging down tourism recovery, some say.
'Largest portfolio' – $600m+ deal for seven NZ hotels to be sold
Hotels in Auckland, Rotorua, Wellington, Christchurch and Queenstown are to be sold.
Airfares too high? Take the bus, InterCity says ahead of new electric bus launch
A new electric city bus is coming. Long-haul EV buses may be viable in a year or so too.
North Island tourism alliance formed to boost international visits
Fifteen North Island tourism groups have formed an alliance to attract key markets.
On The Up: Pandey business starts new hotel brand with $8m refurbishments
The four new Edit Hotels & Resorts are located in Auckland, Picton and Hanmer Springs.
$5m expansion planned for NZ's historic Tuakau Hotel
The hotel has been in the Tuakau community for 150 years.
Richard Prebble: Why NZ's trade with Brazil remains limited
OPINION: Navigating Brazil's complex market for New Zealand businesses.
'Alternative to a rusting hulk': Relief over Icon finishing Seascape
'Well done, Icon. The city will be behind you.' - Shane Brealey, Simplicity Living MD.
Tourism Holdings to be ‘significantly under’ full-year profit projections
Tourism Holdings expects 2025 profit to be well below $45.2 million forecast.
‘Super exciting’: Accor eyes growth with NZ convention centre boost
He manages Accor’s core hotels in 48 countries, including 1300 hotels.
Kiwi business buys local arm of boat-share service Skipperi from Finnish parent
The boat-share service was acquired for an undisclosed figure.
Business travellers want more face-to-face action
Video calls not cutting it for companies wanting to build strong bonds, travel firm says.
$135m distributed last year by iwi to members
Distributions paid have increased by around 35% in the last five years: Phil Barry, TDB.
$1b hub’s big payoff: NZ’s convention centre gears for economic impact
In a strong showing of early success, nine events have been announced for 15,500 people.
‘Thursday is the new Friday’: How Auckland’s nightlife is evolving
Auckland faces a major shortfall in funding for large events.
Auckland Airport aims for growth as travel nears pre-Covid levels
The new terminal development is essential to the long-term future of Auckland Airport.
Asset values up only $100m since 2022: New report on 10 biggest iwi
Most iwi had positive financial returns in 2024, an improvement on 2023: latest report
The thrill of a luge ride: Skyline expanding in six countries
From its first gondola in Queenstown in 1967, Skyline is now a global luge business.