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Chinese visitor trial generates $215m in six months

The Government says a six-month trial allowing eligible Chinese and Pacific travellers to visit New Zealand from Australia without a visitor visa has generated...

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Tourism Policy Statement highlights value of business events

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the Government’s new Tourism Policy Statement, saying it reinforces the role of business events as a high-value part...

Hospitality NZ honours sector leaders at People’s Awards

Hospitality New Zealand has recognised leaders from across the accommodation, restaurant and supplier sectors at its 2026 People's Awards for Excellence in Rotorua. The awards,...

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Craggy Range wins three at 2026 Business Awards for Excellence

Craggy Range has emerged as the big winner at the 2026 Lion Hospitality New Zealand Business Awards for Excellence, taking out the Supreme Award...

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Nelson Airport advances stormwater resilience programme

Nelson Airport is beginning the next stage of a multi-year infrastructure upgrade programme, with work under way on stormwater, water and sewer improvements aimed...

Ohakune Mardi Gras offers $1m ski pass giveaway

Ohakune Mardi Gras organisers are giving away more than $1 million worth of Tūroa day passes as part of this year's event, with up...

EVT takes hotel search into ChatGPT

EVT Hotels & Resorts has launched an app in ChatGPT, becoming what it says is the first hotel group in Australia and New Zealand...

BYATA announces leadership change ahead of conference

Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association chair Haydn Marriner will step down at the end of August after five years on the board, including four...

Global rental growth supports New Zealand vehicle hire market

New Zealand's car rental market is continuing to benefit from broader growth in global vehicle hire, with demand being driven by recovering tourism, business...
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