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What luxury lodge did in national lockdown: Wharekauhau
Big changes meant no job loss and more staff have since been hired.
Covid hotel wants $270,000 from failed restaurant
Owners say sales took a dive from a few thousands of dollars a day to $16 a day.
Tourism Holdings says year loss will exceed $12.8m, shares sink
Tourism Holdings expects to report a 2021 net loss of more than $12.8m.
Tourism NZ boss: Where visitor recovery could go wrong
New Zealand will face intense competition for tourists post-Covid.
Wealthy tourists lining up to return to Queenstown - luxury operators
Firms catering to high-end travellers struggle to hold on as keen clients are kept out.
Experts wary on future of Whakaari/White Island tourism
As the Govt weighs up future access to Whakaari, scientists say a major change is needed.
Warning NZ tourism industry may never recover
Fears NZ's Covid response will be less important to visitors as global vaccines roll out.
Christmas wish: International cruise line's big plan to restart in NZ
Big global operator says 'no vaccination no cruise'' is complex but being considered.
Campervan rates slashed in 'work from (motor)home' campaign
Tourism company hoping the mobile workplace trend in the US will take off here.
Watch: NZ's Expo 2020 pavilion going up in Dubai
Organisers are working towards staging the event in October next year - 12 months late.
New direction: Travel brokers switch to financial advice
Travel brokers can use client relationships to offer insurance and mortgage advice.
Five reasons why banishing backpackers and targeting wealthy tourists would be a mistake for NZ
Is it right to position NZ as expensive and exclusive — Switzerland of the South Pacific?
Tourism's missing $12.9b: What closed borders are costing NZ
Overseas visitors spend three times more a day per person than Kiwis do in own backyard.
Backpacker benefits: Youth market worth billions to NZ
The YHA has petitioned Stuart Nash not to take the backpacker market for granted.
Freedom campers, 'they s*** in our waterways': Nash to ban tourist vans
New Zealand would "unashamedly" target the super wealthy, he said.
Tourism faces new headache - a labour shortage
Businesses have got over the initial shock and now face problems finding the right staff.
What new Tourism Minister Stuart Nash wants for industry
New Zealand can leverage its strong brand says new minister
Tourism firm turns to Chinese-Kiwis to rebuild business
On eve of tourism summit Chinese visitor specialist explains how it changed direction
Where the travel bug is biting: Places Kiwis want to go first
Some travellers can't wait to go, others have had confidence dented, says agency boss.
National hotel chains slash rent to investors, blaming Covid
"We are a group of 26 angry, desperate owners" - Ramada Albany suite owner.
Tourism NZ boss Stephen England-Hall quits for top job at Wayfare
Leaving after four years for new job in a big private tourism business.
Tourism leaders: Let's make the most of Ardern's star power
Tourism minister Kelvin Davis defends job in portfolio he says he wants to keep.
SkyCity prepared for further lockdowns
CEO Graeme Stephens feels 'well positioned' to ride out what lies ahead.
Tourism's hopes from next govt: 'We accept not all will survive'
Tourism sector will need more support and wants to be involved on border policy plans.
Summer sizzler: Great Kiwi holiday boom coming in January
And Tourism NZ says quarantine-free travel with Australia could pump $1b into economy.
Editorial: NZ tourists and taxpayers deserve pat on the back
Editorial: The NZ taxpayer and domestic tourists are propping up the sector.
Covid-hit Sofitel re-opening, investor raises concerns
Hotel had a troubled history: Singaporean and Malaysian investors complained
Why this hotel chain bounced back during the pandemic
Business hotel occupancy holding up as total tourism spend drops 15 per cent for year.
Auckland's new iPhone-inspired hotel
TFE managing hotels opening on Thursday and October 28.
STA Travel used client money to cover wages and rent
Administrators Deloitte say they have uncovered a "significant co-mingling of funds".
Thl on $2m Waitomo Govt grant: 'We haven't feathered our own pockets'
The company says the grant has protected jobs at loss-making business.
SkyCity opens 'voluptuous' new VIP high-roller area
Some VIPs arrive in private jets, spend hundreds of thousands a day