Wednesday, February 18, 2026

Latest news in data and reports

Business

Business events sector delivers $925m in 2025, new research finds

Staff Reporter - 0
New research released at the New Zealand International Convention Centre shows multi-day conferences and business events contributed $925 million to New Zealand’s economy in...

SailGP and Valentine’s Day kick off busy February for Auckland hospitality

Queenstown climbs to top 10 for Chinese Lunar New Year travel searches

Summer surge drives double-digit RevPAR growth for NZ hotels

International arrivals top 3.5 million for first time since 2020

Latest news in conferences

Business

Business events sector delivers $925m in 2025, new research finds

Staff Reporter - 0
New research released at the New Zealand International Convention Centre shows multi-day conferences and business events contributed $925 million to New Zealand’s economy in...
Business

Te Pae reports strong year for international conventions

Staff Reporter - 0
Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre says it has delivered a record year for international business events, citing strong delegate feedback and a growing pipeline...

NZICC officially opens, with more than 120 events confirmed for 2026

New research highlights long-term legacy of business events in Christchurch

NZ International Convention Centre awarded Qualmark Gold ahead of opening

WiT Queenstown doubles down on travel tech ambition with two-day expansion.

SPOTLIGHT

- Advertisement -
Google search engine

Don't Miss

Data and reports

Milford Sound braces for Chinese New Year surge after record summer start

Staff Reporter - 0
A further spike in visitation is expected at Piopiotahi Milford Sound over Chinese New Year, following record-breaking December and January numbers. The 2026 Chinese New...

DOC issues fines as visitors bring ‘canine tourists’ into Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park

Air New Zealand completes four-month electric aircraft demonstrator programme

Highlights from the past 7 days

Originair to launch direct Christchurch–Nelson service

Staff Reporter - 0
Regional airline Originair will launch a direct service between Christchurch and Nelson from Friday, February 13, adding capacity on one of the South Island’s...

SailGP and Valentine’s Day kick off busy February for Auckland hospitality

Staff Reporter - 0
Auckland hospitality operators are reporting strong trade following a busy weekend that combined SailGP racing on the Waitematā Harbour with Valentine’s Day celebrations. The SailGP...

Queenstown climbs to top 10 for Chinese Lunar New Year travel searches

Cayla-Fay Euinton - 0
Queenstown has ranked eighth among the most searched destinations by Chinese travellers for Lunar New Year 2026, up from 36th place in 2025. The data,...

Summer surge drives double-digit RevPAR growth for NZ hotels

Staff Reporter - 0
New Zealand’s hotel sector recorded its strongest summer performance in two years, with national revenue per available room (RevPAR) rising 10.2 percent across December...

Milford Sound braces for Chinese New Year surge after record summer start

Staff Reporter - 0
A further spike in visitation is expected at Piopiotahi Milford Sound over Chinese New Year, following record-breaking December and January numbers. The 2026 Chinese New...
- Advertisement -
Google search engine

LATEST NEWS

POPULAR POSTS

POPULAR CATEGORIES

ABOUT US

Inside Tourism has been recognised as the premier source of industry news, it's future will see it become the must-have industry tool for not only its unbiased and factual reporting, but a wealth of industry data, analysis.

To alert us to a news story email [email protected]

FOLLOW US

© South Pacific Media Services Ltd