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Tuesday 25 August 2026
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Tourism funding work continues despite scrapping of commitment to consider bed tax – Upston
25 Aug 2026   / /

Tourism funding work continues despite scrapping of commitment to consider bed tax – Upston

Scoping an accommodation levy is referred to in the govt’s new Tourism Policy Statement, although Upston’s office says it is not part of the TPS.

THL returns to profit but Middle East disruption drags
25 Aug 2026  

THL returns to profit but Middle East disruption drags

Hotel Council Aotearoa taps veteran diplomat for first CEO
25 Aug 2026  

Hotel Council Aotearoa taps veteran diplomat for first CEO

SkyCity rejects takeover bids from Oaktree, rival bidder worth up to $827m
25 Aug 2026   /

SkyCity rejects takeover bids from Oaktree, rival bidder worth up to $827m


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Tuesday 25 August
25 Aug 2026  

Tuesday 25 August

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…
24 Aug 2026   /

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…

…with industry reaction to reversal ranging from “gutted” to “welcome”
24 Aug 2026   / /

…with industry reaction to reversal ranging from “gutted” to “welcome”

Good Finds launches curated tourism marketplace for NZ’s ‘hidden’ experiences
24 Aug 2026  

Good Finds launches curated tourism marketplace for NZ’s ‘hidden’ experiences

Perspectives: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel
24 Aug 2026   /

Perspectives: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel

Monday 24 August
24 Aug 2026  

Monday 24 August

Briefs

25 Aug 2026   / /

152-room Sebel Auckland Manukau for sale

25 Aug 2026  

Auckland congestion charges of up to $7 proposed

25 Aug 2026   /

Visitors warned of more Milford Road closures as avalanche season begins

25 Aug 2026   /

Higher jet fuel costs drive sharp rise in NZ airfares – Kiwibank

25 Aug 2026  

Hanmer Springs’ snow room offering $99 launch special

25 Aug 2026  

Serko shareholders back equity incentives for growth

Opinion

Perspectives: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel
24 Aug 2026   /

Perspectives: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel

Perspectives: Despite progress, NZ cruise remains at ‘critical juncture’ – Tompkins
13 Aug 2026   / /

Perspectives: Despite progress, NZ cruise remains at ‘critical juncture’ – Tompkins

Wednesday Letter: Why an accommodation levy is the wrong way to fund visitor infrastructure
12 Aug 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Why an accommodation levy is the wrong way to fund visitor infrastructure

Investment & Funding

Tourism funding work continues despite scrapping of commitment to consider bed tax – Upston
25 Aug 2026   / /

Tourism funding work continues despite scrapping of commitment to consider bed tax – Upston

Vessev raises $32m for US expansion
21 Aug 2026  

Vessev raises $32m for US expansion

DOC awards $9.2m to community conservation projects
20 Aug 2026   /

DOC awards $9.2m to community conservation projects

People

Hotel Council Aotearoa taps veteran diplomat for first CEO
25 Aug 2026  

Hotel Council Aotearoa taps veteran diplomat for first CEO

On the Job: New hotel boss, senior airport departure, IHG & JetPark changes, board moves… and more!
21 Aug 2026   /

On the Job: New hotel boss, senior airport departure, IHG & JetPark changes, board moves… and more!

Te Papa CEO Courtney Johnston to step down
20 Aug 2026  

Te Papa CEO Courtney Johnston to step down

Corporate & Results

THL returns to profit but Middle East disruption drags
25 Aug 2026  

THL returns to profit but Middle East disruption drags

SkyCity rejects takeover bids from Oaktree, rival bidder worth up to $827m
25 Aug 2026   /

SkyCity rejects takeover bids from Oaktree, rival bidder worth up to $827m

Serko shareholders back equity incentives for growth
25 Aug 2026  

Serko shareholders back equity incentives for growth

Sustainability

Christchurch Airport shortlisted for global aviation sustainability award
6 Aug 2026  

Christchurch Airport shortlisted for global aviation sustainability award

Perspectives: NZ tourism is striving to be greener – what does that mean for businesses?
7 Jul 2026   /

Perspectives: NZ tourism is striving to be greener – what does that mean for businesses?

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research
18 Jun 2026   /

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research

Environment

Perspectives: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel
24 Aug 2026   /

Perspectives: Extreme heat is altering when, where and how we travel

Govt approves revised national shark management plan
24 Aug 2026  

Govt approves revised national shark management plan

DOC seeks feedback on new names for conservation areas
17 Aug 2026   /

DOC seeks feedback on new names for conservation areas

Data

Higher jet fuel costs drive sharp rise in NZ airfares – Kiwibank
25 Aug 2026   /

Higher jet fuel costs drive sharp rise in NZ airfares – Kiwibank

CBRE: NZ hotel RevPAR jumps nearly 11% over H1 2026
21 Aug 2026   /

CBRE: NZ hotel RevPAR jumps nearly 11% over H1 2026

Weekly hotel results: Curtain closing on a better winter
21 Aug 2026   /

Weekly hotel results: Curtain closing on a better winter

Research & Reports

CBRE: NZ hotel RevPAR jumps nearly 11% over H1 2026
21 Aug 2026   /

CBRE: NZ hotel RevPAR jumps nearly 11% over H1 2026

WTTC: Global tourism investment tops US$1tn
6 Aug 2026   /

WTTC: Global tourism investment tops US$1tn

Tourism fuels South Island’s economic edge over north – ANZ
29 Jul 2026  

Tourism fuels South Island’s economic edge over north – ANZ

Campaigns

Tomahawk becomes first NZ agency named Skift IDEA finalist
14 Aug 2026   /

Tomahawk becomes first NZ agency named Skift IDEA finalist

Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme
12 Aug 2026   / /

Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme

Sir Richard Taylor: For new ‘100% Pure’, NZ must lean into creative tourism
7 Aug 2026   / /

Sir Richard Taylor: For new ‘100% Pure’, NZ must lean into creative tourism

Government & Politics

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…
24 Aug 2026   /

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…

…with industry reaction to reversal ranging from “gutted” to “welcome”
24 Aug 2026   / /

…with industry reaction to reversal ranging from “gutted” to “welcome”

Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt
24 Aug 2026   /

Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt

Regulation & Policy

ComCom reveals concerns behind split Rotorua rafting merger decision
10 Aug 2026   /

ComCom reveals concerns behind split Rotorua rafting merger decision

Runway safety rule overhaul to cut costs for regional airports – govt
7 Aug 2026   /

Runway safety rule overhaul to cut costs for regional airports – govt

Holidays Act replacement passes into law
30 Jul 2026   /

Holidays Act replacement passes into law

Employment

DOC proposing major restructure of comms roles – PSA
21 Aug 2026   /

DOC proposing major restructure of comms roles – PSA

SkyCity confirms changes affecting 200 roles
14 Aug 2026  

SkyCity confirms changes affecting 200 roles

Unemployment rate rises to 5.6%
5 Aug 2026   /

Unemployment rate rises to 5.6%

RTO

…with industry reaction to reversal ranging from “gutted” to “welcome”
24 Aug 2026   / /

…with industry reaction to reversal ranging from “gutted” to “welcome”

Ziptrek joins Love Queenstown as Impact Partner
10 Aug 2026   /

Ziptrek joins Love Queenstown as Impact Partner

…as ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams resigns to return to UK
28 Jul 2026   /

…as ChristchurchNZ CEO Ali Adams resigns to return to UK

Destination Management

Early feedback sought for new Taranaki national park plan
21 Jul 2026  

Early feedback sought for new Taranaki national park plan

Perspectives: What is ‘de-marketing’ and why are some destinations doing it?
24 Mar 2026   /

Perspectives: What is ‘de-marketing’ and why are some destinations doing it?

DOC’s Nelson signals “more ruthless” approach to prioritising visitor asset management
29 Jan 2026   /

DOC’s Nelson signals “more ruthless” approach to prioritising visitor asset management

Training & Education

Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses
12 Jun 2026   /

Govt invests in AI upskilling for small businesses

International student enrolments up 11% – ENZ
25 May 2026   /

International student enrolments up 11% – ENZ

Govt launches free resilience training for SMEs
22 May 2026   /

Govt launches free resilience training for SMEs

DOC

Govt approves revised national shark management plan
24 Aug 2026  

Govt approves revised national shark management plan

Whakapapa fire station seeks new 30-year DOC concession
24 Aug 2026   /

Whakapapa fire station seeks new 30-year DOC concession

DOC proposing major restructure of comms roles – PSA
21 Aug 2026   /

DOC proposing major restructure of comms roles – PSA

Tourism New Zealand

“We’ve got to keep the momentum up” – TNZ’s de Monchy targets 10% growth to hit full visitor recovery
17 Aug 2026   /

“We’ve got to keep the momentum up” – TNZ’s de Monchy targets 10% growth to hit full visitor recovery

Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme
12 Aug 2026   / /

Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme

Sir Richard Taylor: For new ‘100% Pure’, NZ must lean into creative tourism
7 Aug 2026   / /

Sir Richard Taylor: For new ‘100% Pure’, NZ must lean into creative tourism

Iwi

DOC seeks feedback on new names for conservation areas
17 Aug 2026   /

DOC seeks feedback on new names for conservation areas

Perspectives: Indigenous communities aren’t rejecting tourism – they want to shape it
10 Aug 2026   /

Perspectives: Indigenous communities aren’t rejecting tourism – they want to shape it

Hurihanganui, ToeToe among NZ Leadership Awards finalists
24 Jul 2026  

Hurihanganui, ToeToe among NZ Leadership Awards finalists

Video

Watch: Inside the $25m transformation of Huka Lodge
10 Aug 2026  

Watch: Inside the $25m transformation of Huka Lodge

TAU unveils Western Springs Bowl in $2.5m transformation
29 Jul 2026   /

TAU unveils Western Springs Bowl in $2.5m transformation

Tourism pays tribute to Sir Sam Neill
14 Jul 2026   / /

Tourism pays tribute to Sir Sam Neill

Tourplan marks 40 years with global brand campaign
14 Jul 2026  

Tourplan marks 40 years with global brand campaign

Milford Sound airstrip marks 70 years since proving flight
9 Jul 2026  

Milford Sound airstrip marks 70 years since proving flight

…as NZSki lodges fast-track application for $150m+ Remarkables expansion
4 Jun 2026   /

…as NZSki lodges fast-track application for $150m+ Remarkables expansion

Hotels & Hostels

Hotel Council Aotearoa taps veteran diplomat for first CEO
25 Aug 2026  

Hotel Council Aotearoa taps veteran diplomat for first CEO

152-room Sebel Auckland Manukau for sale
25 Aug 2026   / /

152-room Sebel Auckland Manukau for sale

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…
24 Aug 2026   /

National in bed tax u-turn, rules out exploration despite Auckland Deal pledge…

Holiday Parks & Camping

Tauranga council accepts failures over fatal Mauao holiday park landslide
20 Aug 2026   /

Tauranga council accepts failures over fatal Mauao holiday park landslide

US holiday park operator splashes millions to enter NZ market
3 Aug 2026  

US holiday park operator splashes millions to enter NZ market

Athenree takes top gong at Holiday Parks NZ Awards
31 Jul 2026   /

Athenree takes top gong at Holiday Parks NZ Awards

Hospitality & Retail

Tenzo launches AI Connector for hospitality operators
24 Aug 2026   /

Tenzo launches AI Connector for hospitality operators

Election 2026: Hospitality NZ calls for consistent national visitor levy in manifesto
19 Aug 2026   /

Election 2026: Hospitality NZ calls for consistent national visitor levy in manifesto

SkyCity refreshes Sky Tower’s revolving restaurant
12 Aug 2026   /

SkyCity refreshes Sky Tower’s revolving restaurant

Cruise

Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise
14 Aug 2026   / /

Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise

Perspectives: Despite progress, NZ cruise remains at ‘critical juncture’ – Tompkins
13 Aug 2026   / /

Perspectives: Despite progress, NZ cruise remains at ‘critical juncture’ – Tompkins

Auckland cruise plan: third ship berth, larger vessels, more turnarounds
13 Aug 2026   / /

Auckland cruise plan: third ship berth, larger vessels, more turnarounds

Rail & Ferry

Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt
24 Aug 2026   /

Inter-island ferries among vessels targeted by new dry dock – govt

Main works to start on Cook Strait ferry infrastructure
11 Aug 2026   /

Main works to start on Cook Strait ferry infrastructure

Auckland’s CRL opening confirmed for 13 September
6 Aug 2026   /

Auckland’s CRL opening confirmed for 13 September

Tours

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art
3 Jun 2026   /

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art

DOC suspends operator’s concession after weather warnings ignored
3 Mar 2026   /

DOC suspends operator’s concession after weather warnings ignored

NZ’s first winery tour by boat to launch in Otago
10 Feb 2026   /

NZ’s first winery tour by boat to launch in Otago

Aviation & Airports

Higher jet fuel costs drive sharp rise in NZ airfares – Kiwibank
25 Aug 2026   /

Higher jet fuel costs drive sharp rise in NZ airfares – Kiwibank

“Build supply, stimulate demand, cut friction” – Carrie Hurihanganui on attracting capacity
21 Aug 2026  

“Build supply, stimulate demand, cut friction” – Carrie Hurihanganui on attracting capacity

Auckland Airport profit slips amid global headwinds
20 Aug 2026  

Auckland Airport profit slips amid global headwinds

Adventure

BYATA: $2.8bn youth tourism sector largely ignored by policymakers
21 Aug 2026  

BYATA: $2.8bn youth tourism sector largely ignored by policymakers

Experience Co highlights NZ strength, Aus weakness as $132m Inflite merger looms
10 Aug 2026   /

Experience Co highlights NZ strength, Aus weakness as $132m Inflite merger looms

ComCom reveals concerns behind split Rotorua rafting merger decision
10 Aug 2026   /

ComCom reveals concerns behind split Rotorua rafting merger decision

Transport

Visitors warned of more Milford Road closures as avalanche season begins
25 Aug 2026   /

Visitors warned of more Milford Road closures as avalanche season begins

Auckland Airport access focus of new motorways plan
21 Aug 2026   /

Auckland Airport access focus of new motorways plan

SkyCity targets visitors ahead of CRL opening
20 Aug 2026   /

SkyCity targets visitors ahead of CRL opening

Audio

Tomahawk launches AI-powered tourism audio hub
22 Jul 2026  

Tomahawk launches AI-powered tourism audio hub

Attractions

THL returns to profit but Middle East disruption drags
25 Aug 2026  

THL returns to profit but Middle East disruption drags

Hanmer Springs’ snow room offering $99 launch special
25 Aug 2026  

Hanmer Springs’ snow room offering $99 launch special

Good Finds launches curated tourism marketplace for NZ’s ‘hidden’ experiences
24 Aug 2026  

Good Finds launches curated tourism marketplace for NZ’s ‘hidden’ experiences

Events

Marlborough Wine & Food Fest shelved for 2027
21 Aug 2026   /

Marlborough Wine & Food Fest shelved for 2027

Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match
19 Aug 2026   /

Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match

Dunedin lands World Surf League event, expects $4.2m boost 
17 Aug 2026   /

Dunedin lands World Surf League event, expects $4.2m boost 

Awards

Tomahawk becomes first NZ agency named Skift IDEA finalist
14 Aug 2026   /

Tomahawk becomes first NZ agency named Skift IDEA finalist

Secret Spot, Canopy Tours, Air NZ shortlisted for Rotorua awards
13 Aug 2026   /

Secret Spot, Canopy Tours, Air NZ shortlisted for Rotorua awards

Business event award reflects collective effort – ChristchurchNZ
10 Aug 2026   /

Business event award reflects collective effort – ChristchurchNZ

Luxury & Lodges

Watch: Inside the $25m transformation of Huka Lodge
10 Aug 2026  

Watch: Inside the $25m transformation of Huka Lodge

Capstone appoints GMs across hotel portfolio
4 Aug 2026   /

Capstone appoints GMs across hotel portfolio

Revenue doubles for Huka Lodge owner, debt climbs to $83m
27 Jul 2026  

Revenue doubles for Huka Lodge owner, debt climbs to $83m

Conferences & Conventions

BYATA: $2.8bn youth tourism sector largely ignored by policymakers
21 Aug 2026  

BYATA: $2.8bn youth tourism sector largely ignored by policymakers

Queenstown Airport, NZ Winegrowers partner on biosecurity forum
19 Aug 2026   /

Queenstown Airport, NZ Winegrowers partner on biosecurity forum

Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise
14 Aug 2026   / /

Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise

Venues

SkyCity launches review of Adelaide, but sees good impact from NZICC in FY26 results
20 Aug 2026  

SkyCity launches review of Adelaide, but sees good impact from NZICC in FY26 results

Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match
19 Aug 2026   /

Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match

Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise
14 Aug 2026   / /

Port of Auckland, TAU plan Shed 10 upgrade for cruise

Culture

Wellington’s Hnry Stadium scores Grammy-winners for Waitangi
28 Jul 2026   /

Wellington’s Hnry Stadium scores Grammy-winners for Waitangi

Hurihanganui, ToeToe among NZ Leadership Awards finalists
24 Jul 2026  

Hurihanganui, ToeToe among NZ Leadership Awards finalists

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art
3 Jun 2026   /

New walking tour showcases 40 years of Auckland street art

Sport

Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match
19 Aug 2026   /

Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match

Dunedin lands World Surf League event, expects $4.2m boost 
17 Aug 2026   /

Dunedin lands World Surf League event, expects $4.2m boost 

Supercars’ first NZ double-header drives $21m visitor spend
29 Jul 2026   /

Supercars’ first NZ double-header drives $21m visitor spend

Technology

Hanmer Springs’ snow room offering $99 launch special
25 Aug 2026  

Hanmer Springs’ snow room offering $99 launch special

Good Finds launches curated tourism marketplace for NZ’s ‘hidden’ experiences
24 Aug 2026  

Good Finds launches curated tourism marketplace for NZ’s ‘hidden’ experiences

Ezi launches NZ’s first hydrogen rental fleet
24 Aug 2026   /

Ezi launches NZ’s first hydrogen rental fleet

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