Airbus Group predicted airlines will buy planes worth $4.6 trillion at list prices over the next 20 years.

Qatar Airways has taken delivery of its first 517-seat double decker Airbus A380 after a delay of several months.

Grant Bradley travelled to Papenburg, Germany to see first-hand the process behind building megaships.

Boeing will build a new version of its top selling Boeing 737 that squeezes in more seats, with budget airline Ryanair the launch customer.

Royal Caribbean boss Richard Fain is blunt about cruise ship economics - the vessels cost too much and the fares are too low.

Many international airports are undergoing major renovations to cater for passengers who have a few hours up their sleeve - positive news for travellers.

When travelling on business, it's reassuring to know you've got someone to call if there's an emergency.

Of the 83 million Chinese who travelled overseas last year, about 240,000 came here.

Owners of The Remarkables skifield are laying long-life cast-iron piping throughout the trails in what they call a vote of confidence in the future of the ski business.

When America parties, she parties big. At last month's IPW conference in Chicago, the United States tourism industry had much to celebrate.

Boeing and rival Brazilian plane-maker Embraer have teamed up to boost the aviation biofuel industry.

A new mini-terminal has been opened in Queenstown to handle an increase in the number of private jets coming to the resort town.

There are three common misconceptions when it comes to booking travel - that you will get great deals if you wait until the last minute, that it's cheaper to book online rather than through a travel management company.

Airlines have welcomed the prospect of flying into Queenstown after dark now the resort's airport has safety clearance for night flights.

The outrage is missing as non-business travel expenses rise for the third straight year in the United States.

Urgent business meetings can require last-minute bookings to be made, usually reducing your choice of airline and flight time options.

Southern Cross and Travel Insurance Direct joint winners with 'outstanding value' in survey of 29 providers.

Queenstown is gearing up for a bumper winter season with airlines pouring more seats into the resort town whose airport is erecting a marquee to handle the influx.

Auckland Airport's new combined international and domestic terminal will include an underground public transport station.

This year has proved to be a golden summer for both holiday-makers and Auckland tourism industry operators.

A survey of New Zealand travellers finds a strong preference for the national airline but this would drop markedly if it was no longer Kiwi owned.

Virgin Australia has welcomed the Australian Government's push to change ownership laws for Qantas.

New Zealand hotel prices have risen at a faster rate than in other parts of the world but the high Kiwi dollar is helping bring down room rates in many places overseas.