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New Zealand has scored a starring role in China's most popular reality TV show.
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Visitor growth helps drive hotel rates up 7pc
The cost of a night away from home is on the rise.
Cruise lines reaching 'tipping point'
New Zealand needs to be competitive to continue attracting cruise ship seasons worth more than $365 million, according to the national voice in the sector.
Spending by tourists continues to surge
Total visitor spending in New Zealand grew by 11 per cent to $7.1 billion in the past year, driven by strong growth from the United States, Germany and China.
SkyCity full-year result gets tick
Analysts appear to be satisfied with SkyCity Entertainment Group's performance, despite a drop in annual profit.
SkyCity unveils big new hotel plan
SKyCity has dramatically increased the scope of its planned Auckland convention centre, announcing plans for a five star hotel and a 50 per cent increase in spending on the project .
Big push to boost events industry
More than $2 million a year will be spent to almost double the economic spinoff from Auckland's business events sector to $430 million annually in the next decade.
Auckland convention spin off plan unveiled
Auckland aims to almost double the economic spinoff for the business events industry to $430 million industry by 2023.
New surf-equipped cruise ship coming to NZ
Passengers aboard the biggest ship based in this region will be able to go surfing onboard.
More cruise ships to hit Auckland
Auckland can expect a boost of millions to the economy with a record number of cruise ships hitting our shores.
Eventful outlook - NZ's booming convention business
On the floor of a conference about conferences, there's excitement mixed with a measure of frustration.
Visa move baits hook for top acts
Kiwi music lovers could be in for more big name international acts under new visa laws due to come into force in November, a tourism body says.
Tourism chief no stranger to firing line
Chris Roberts is no stranger to being in the firing line.
Auckland's new cruise ship
Bus operator InterCity Group is launching overnight and day cruises from Auckland aboard a 44m vessel from September.
NZ high on China travel wish list
Chinese tourists are spending more time travelling overseas, with New Zealand in their top three "wanting to visit" destinations.
Kiwis flock to cruise holidays
New Zealanders are taking cruise holidays in record numbers with the rate of increase higher than any of the main passengers markets around the world.
Tourism Holdings upbeat on profit
Tourism Holdings' share price jumped 6 per cent yesterday after the company said its profit this year may beat guidance released earlier this year.
Holiday arrivals hit new high
Overseas holiday arrivals hit a new high last month, reaching 64,000 - up 12.8 per cent on the same month a year ago.
Hotel sector's 'golden years'
New Zealand hotels are on the brink of "golden years" thanks to more international visitor spending but room rates have to increase to make top-end hotels more viable.
Migration jumps to 10-year high
New Zealand's annual migration rose to its highest in more than a decade, gaining a net 36,400 migrants in the year through May.
Grenada, Granada? Dentist sues airline
Edward Gamson was looking forward to viewing the Moorish architecture of Granada. Instead, he was seated on a plane to Grenada. Now he's suing British Airways.
$1.4b quarterly surplus a record
New Zealand recorded a $1.4 billion current account surplus in the March quarter, the largest ever.
NRL Nines returns $9.35m to economy
This year's NRL Nines tournament has delivered a healthy $9.35 million back in to the Auckland economy - more than double the expected return.
World's worst tippers: Kiwis
New Zealanders are the lousiest tippers when travelling overseas according to a global survey by travel firm Expedia.