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Sunday 15 March 2026
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On the Job: Tracey Goodall’s new CEO role, senior Accor NZ appointment, changes at TIA, Christchurch Casino… and more!
13 Mar 2026   /

On the Job: Tracey Goodall’s new CEO role, senior Accor NZ appointment, changes at TIA, Christchurch Casino… and more!

The latest tourism and hospitality sector appointments and people moves.

Cancellations emerging for operators as Middle East conflict continues
13 Mar 2026   / /

Cancellations emerging for operators as Middle East conflict continues

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry
13 Mar 2026   /

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry

Weekly hotel results: NZ market enters autumn with RevPAR up nearly 20%
13 Mar 2026   /

Weekly hotel results: NZ market enters autumn with RevPAR up nearly 20%


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Friday 13 March
13 Mar 2026  

Friday 13 March

Events, holidays, overseas visitors drive “standout” Feb for NZ hotels…
12 Mar 2026   /

Events, holidays, overseas visitors drive “standout” Feb for NZ hotels…

…with Christchurch hitting decade high occupancy of 96%
12 Mar 2026   /

…with Christchurch hitting decade high occupancy of 96%

Air NZ to cancel around 1100 flights affecting 44k passengers
12 Mar 2026   /

Air NZ to cancel around 1100 flights affecting 44k passengers

Thursday 12 March
12 Mar 2026  

Thursday 12 March

Wednesday Letter: Exporting what pressure built in NZ tourism
11 Mar 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Exporting what pressure built in NZ tourism

Briefs

13 Mar 2026   /

Aussies, Europeans lift Jan arrivals to 97% of pre-Covid

13 Mar 2026   /

Broken Interislander expected back over weekend

13 Mar 2026   /

Consumer: Passengers have rights over cancelled flights

13 Mar 2026   /

ComCom ramps up scrutiny on fuel companies

13 Mar 2026  

Holidays Act overhaul clears first hurdle

12 Mar 2026  

Taupō targets autumn Aussies

Opinion

Wednesday Letter: Exporting what pressure built in NZ tourism
11 Mar 2026   /

Wednesday Letter: Exporting what pressure built in NZ tourism

Perspectives: Drive to increase international students offers opportunities – but pressures too
6 Mar 2026   /

Perspectives: Drive to increase international students offers opportunities – but pressures too

Perspectives: A city rebuilt and its world class venues
2 Mar 2026   / /

Perspectives: A city rebuilt and its world class venues

Investment & Funding

GrabOne returns under new ownership
3 Mar 2026  

GrabOne returns under new ownership

Museum seeks redevelopment cash, plans charging internationals
2 Mar 2026  

Museum seeks redevelopment cash, plans charging internationals

Kāpiti opens $180k major events funding round
2 Mar 2026   /

Kāpiti opens $180k major events funding round

People

On the Job: Tracey Goodall’s new CEO role, senior Accor NZ appointment, changes at TIA, Christchurch Casino… and more!
13 Mar 2026   /

On the Job: Tracey Goodall’s new CEO role, senior Accor NZ appointment, changes at TIA, Christchurch Casino… and more!

On the Job: New Crowne Plaza GM, Ngāi Tahu Tourism appointment, hires at Accor, ANZCRO… and more!
6 Mar 2026   /

On the Job: New Crowne Plaza GM, Ngāi Tahu Tourism appointment, hires at Accor, ANZCRO… and more!

Rob McIntyre returns to NZ to lead Accor
3 Mar 2026  

Rob McIntyre returns to NZ to lead Accor

Corporate & Results

Air NZ raises fares, signals further changes due to Middle East conflict…
10 Mar 2026   /

Air NZ raises fares, signals further changes due to Middle East conflict…

Serko narrows earnings guidance, reduces spending forecast
10 Mar 2026  

Serko narrows earnings guidance, reduces spending forecast

Kinetic wins $755m AT bus contracts
10 Mar 2026   /

Kinetic wins $755m AT bus contracts

Sustainability

Hotel Grand Chancellor earns Qualmark awards
24 Feb 2026   /

Hotel Grand Chancellor earns Qualmark awards

Philanthropist Paul Brainerd dies, leaving sustainable tourism legacy – Headwaters Glenorchy
23 Feb 2026  

Philanthropist Paul Brainerd dies, leaving sustainable tourism legacy – Headwaters Glenorchy

…but airport’s sustainability report highlights difficulty decarbonising as tourism grows
18 Feb 2026   /

…but airport’s sustainability report highlights difficulty decarbonising as tourism grows

Environment

Ex-RTO boss Hadley Dryden unveils eco-tourism venture
3 Mar 2026  

Ex-RTO boss Hadley Dryden unveils eco-tourism venture

Environmental groups call for IVL restoration, commitment to biodiversity support
24 Feb 2026   / /

Environmental groups call for IVL restoration, commitment to biodiversity support

Govt moves to create mega-ministry MCERT
23 Feb 2026  

Govt moves to create mega-ministry MCERT

Data

Weekly hotel results: NZ market enters autumn with RevPAR up nearly 20%
13 Mar 2026   /

Weekly hotel results: NZ market enters autumn with RevPAR up nearly 20%

Aussies, Europeans lift Jan arrivals to 97% of pre-Covid
13 Mar 2026   /

Aussies, Europeans lift Jan arrivals to 97% of pre-Covid

Events, holidays, overseas visitors drive “standout” Feb for NZ hotels…
12 Mar 2026   /

Events, holidays, overseas visitors drive “standout” Feb for NZ hotels…

Research & Reports

TSA: Internationals drive total tourism spend over $46bn
3 Mar 2026   /

TSA: Internationals drive total tourism spend over $46bn

The workforce divide: Tourism roles show stronger engagement, hospo under strain
2 Mar 2026   /

The workforce divide: Tourism roles show stronger engagement, hospo under strain

Tourism, hospo workforce passionate but pressure, bullying grow – report
25 Feb 2026   /

Tourism, hospo workforce passionate but pressure, bullying grow – report

Campaigns

Taupō targets autumn Aussies
12 Mar 2026  

Taupō targets autumn Aussies

Watch: Dunedin targets international productions with showreel
9 Mar 2026   /

Watch: Dunedin targets international productions with showreel

Nielsen: Airlines, accom, cruise drive travel advertising up 10% in chase for Kiwi demand
24 Feb 2026   / /

Nielsen: Airlines, accom, cruise drive travel advertising up 10% in chase for Kiwi demand

Government & Politics

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry
13 Mar 2026   /

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry

Govt reduces visitor visa costs for Pacific travellers
12 Mar 2026   /

Govt reduces visitor visa costs for Pacific travellers

…as govt warns to brace for higher fuel prices but no immediate relief at the pump
10 Mar 2026   /

…as govt warns to brace for higher fuel prices but no immediate relief at the pump

Regulation & Policy

ComCom ramps up scrutiny on fuel companies
13 Mar 2026   /

ComCom ramps up scrutiny on fuel companies

Holidays Act overhaul clears first hurdle
13 Mar 2026  

Holidays Act overhaul clears first hurdle

Hospitality NZ urges MPs vote to ease holiday trading rules
18 Feb 2026   /

Hospitality NZ urges MPs vote to ease holiday trading rules

Employment

Holidays Act overhaul clears first hurdle
13 Mar 2026  

Holidays Act overhaul clears first hurdle

The workforce divide: Tourism roles show stronger engagement, hospo under strain
2 Mar 2026   /

The workforce divide: Tourism roles show stronger engagement, hospo under strain

Tourism, hospo workforce passionate but pressure, bullying grow – report
25 Feb 2026   /

Tourism, hospo workforce passionate but pressure, bullying grow – report

RTO

Taupō targets autumn Aussies
12 Mar 2026  

Taupō targets autumn Aussies

Taranaki boost from major events support – VT
25 Feb 2026   /

Taranaki boost from major events support – VT

Preview 2026: TAU’s Dundas tips Auckland’s “comeback year”, reveals one item on its Christmas list
19 Dec 2025   /

Preview 2026: TAU’s Dundas tips Auckland’s “comeback year”, reveals one item on its Christmas list

Destination Management

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

DOC shifts from recovery to managing pressure as visitor numbers grow
18 Dec 2025  

DOC shifts from recovery to managing pressure as visitor numbers grow

DOC car parking fees start today at South Island sites
15 Dec 2025   /

DOC car parking fees start today at South Island sites

Training & Education

TIA holding first webinar of the year
11 Mar 2026   /

TIA holding first webinar of the year

Perspectives: Drive to increase international students offers opportunities – but pressures too
6 Mar 2026   /

Perspectives: Drive to increase international students offers opportunities – but pressures too

Inaugural Pathway to Park Owner Scholarship recipients revealed
5 Mar 2026   /

Inaugural Pathway to Park Owner Scholarship recipients revealed

DOC

DOC reopens some Pirongia tracks, others under repair
11 Mar 2026   /

DOC reopens some Pirongia tracks, others under repair

DOC opens tender for track re-route
9 Mar 2026   /

DOC opens tender for track re-route

DOC calls for submissions on dolphin interaction rules
5 Mar 2026   /

DOC calls for submissions on dolphin interaction rules

Tourism New Zealand

Jetstar partners with TNZ for Aus campaign as trans-Tasman numbers jump…
20 Feb 2026   /

Jetstar partners with TNZ for Aus campaign as trans-Tasman numbers jump…

…as Auckland, NZICC secure global health conference worth $3m, 7,300 visitor nights  
10 Feb 2026   / /

…as Auckland, NZICC secure global health conference worth $3m, 7,300 visitor nights  

The world’s first govt tourism department: TNZ turns 125
30 Jan 2026  

The world’s first govt tourism department: TNZ turns 125

Iwi

Mixed picture for tourism in iwi investment performance – report
24 Feb 2026   /

Mixed picture for tourism in iwi investment performance – report

Cultural tourism benefit from $10m for marae
26 Jan 2026   /

Cultural tourism benefit from $10m for marae

Kaiteriteri board backs Māori land deal
19 Dec 2025  

Kaiteriteri board backs Māori land deal

Video

IWD: NZ aviation marks International Women’s Day
9 Mar 2026   / /

IWD: NZ aviation marks International Women’s Day

Watch: Dunedin targets international productions with showreel
9 Mar 2026   /

Watch: Dunedin targets international productions with showreel

Watch: Auckland Airport marks 60 years
29 Jan 2026  

Watch: Auckland Airport marks 60 years

…with TNZ investing $6m from IVL into Michelin programme, expects extra 36k visitors
6 Nov 2025   / /

…with TNZ investing $6m from IVL into Michelin programme, expects extra 36k visitors

Perspectives: Why Australia’s tourism strategy needs to embrace the personal
14 Oct 2025   /

Perspectives: Why Australia’s tourism strategy needs to embrace the personal

World Tourism Day highlights sustainability
29 Sep 2025   /

World Tourism Day highlights sustainability

Hotels & Hostels

Weekly hotel results: NZ market enters autumn with RevPAR up nearly 20%
13 Mar 2026   /

Weekly hotel results: NZ market enters autumn with RevPAR up nearly 20%

Events, holidays, overseas visitors drive “standout” Feb for NZ hotels…
12 Mar 2026   /

Events, holidays, overseas visitors drive “standout” Feb for NZ hotels…

…with Christchurch hitting decade high occupancy of 96%
12 Mar 2026   /

…with Christchurch hitting decade high occupancy of 96%

Holiday Parks & Camping

Far North holiday park for sale
10 Mar 2026   /

Far North holiday park for sale

Inaugural Pathway to Park Owner Scholarship recipients revealed
5 Mar 2026   /

Inaugural Pathway to Park Owner Scholarship recipients revealed

WorkSafe launches inquiry into holiday park health & safety following fatal landslide
20 Feb 2026   /

WorkSafe launches inquiry into holiday park health & safety following fatal landslide

Hospitality & Retail

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry
13 Mar 2026   /

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry

Global hospo experts to headline Hospitality NZ conference
6 Mar 2026   /

Global hospo experts to headline Hospitality NZ conference

Restaurants, cafes, bars hospo still at sharp end of liquidations – Centrix
5 Mar 2026   /

Restaurants, cafes, bars hospo still at sharp end of liquidations – Centrix

Cruise

Kiwi cruise agents shine at CLIA awards
9 Mar 2026   /

Kiwi cruise agents shine at CLIA awards

Auckland homeport for Carnival Adventure short-lived
27 Feb 2026   /

Auckland homeport for Carnival Adventure short-lived

Heritage Expeditions goes global with “multi-million dollar” investment in new vessel, staff
26 Feb 2026   /

Heritage Expeditions goes global with “multi-million dollar” investment in new vessel, staff

Rail & Ferry

Broken Interislander expected back over weekend
13 Mar 2026   /

Broken Interislander expected back over weekend

TAIC seeks industry feedback on safety
10 Mar 2026   /

TAIC seeks industry feedback on safety

Rough weather impacts Cook Strait ferry sailings
3 Mar 2026   /

Rough weather impacts Cook Strait ferry sailings

Tours

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

On the Job: Wild Kiwi appoints GM, BEIA refreshes board, new hires at Wai Ariki, GO Holidays… and more!
28 Nov 2025   /

On the Job: Wild Kiwi appoints GM, BEIA refreshes board, new hires at Wai Ariki, GO Holidays… and more!

Aviation & Airports

Aussies, Europeans lift Jan arrivals to 97% of pre-Covid
13 Mar 2026   /

Aussies, Europeans lift Jan arrivals to 97% of pre-Covid

Consumer: Passengers have rights over cancelled flights
13 Mar 2026   /

Consumer: Passengers have rights over cancelled flights

Air NZ to cancel around 1100 flights affecting 44k passengers
12 Mar 2026   /

Air NZ to cancel around 1100 flights affecting 44k passengers

Adventure

On the Job: Tracey Goodall’s new CEO role, senior Accor NZ appointment, changes at TIA, Christchurch Casino… and more!
13 Mar 2026   /

On the Job: Tracey Goodall’s new CEO role, senior Accor NZ appointment, changes at TIA, Christchurch Casino… and more!

WorkSafe looking into fatal dirt bike ride
9 Mar 2026   /

WorkSafe looking into fatal dirt bike ride

Stronger Queenstown, Wānaka skydiving offsets softer Aus for Experience Co
27 Feb 2026   /

Stronger Queenstown, Wānaka skydiving offsets softer Aus for Experience Co

Transport

ComCom ramps up scrutiny on fuel companies
13 Mar 2026   /

ComCom ramps up scrutiny on fuel companies

…as govt warns to brace for higher fuel prices but no immediate relief at the pump
10 Mar 2026   /

…as govt warns to brace for higher fuel prices but no immediate relief at the pump

Kinetic wins $755m AT bus contracts
10 Mar 2026   /

Kinetic wins $755m AT bus contracts

Audio

Attractions

Lifeline for Kamo lions under new property owners
3 Mar 2026   /

Lifeline for Kamo lions under new property owners

Perspectives: A city rebuilt and its world class venues
2 Mar 2026   / /

Perspectives: A city rebuilt and its world class venues

Surf park venture secures consent to acquire more land
2 Mar 2026   /

Surf park venture secures consent to acquire more land

Events

More than 10k fans, 700 riders expected at Crankworx Rotorua
12 Mar 2026  

More than 10k fans, 700 riders expected at Crankworx Rotorua

Wild Dunedin unveils 200+ events
10 Mar 2026  

Wild Dunedin unveils 200+ events

Auckland Travel Show heads to NZICC
9 Mar 2026  

Auckland Travel Show heads to NZICC

Awards

Kiwi cruise agents shine at CLIA awards
9 Mar 2026   /

Kiwi cruise agents shine at CLIA awards

Hotel Grand Chancellor earns Qualmark awards
24 Feb 2026   /

Hotel Grand Chancellor earns Qualmark awards

Air NZ punctuality beats Jetstar
20 Feb 2026   /

Air NZ punctuality beats Jetstar

Luxury & Lodges

New luxury offer at Craggy Range
12 Mar 2026   /

New luxury offer at Craggy Range

Marriott bringing luxury St. Regis brand to Queenstown
5 Mar 2026   /

Marriott bringing luxury St. Regis brand to Queenstown

Philanthropist Paul Brainerd dies, leaving sustainable tourism legacy – Headwaters Glenorchy
23 Feb 2026  

Philanthropist Paul Brainerd dies, leaving sustainable tourism legacy – Headwaters Glenorchy

Conferences & Conventions

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry
13 Mar 2026   /

Hospitality Summit: Data, workforce, regulations key issues for industry

Tākina to host 900+ for hort conference
12 Mar 2026  

Tākina to host 900+ for hort conference

“Just bring 10 million visitors in” – Scenic’s Karl Luxon on the growth solution for NZ tourism
9 Mar 2026   /

“Just bring 10 million visitors in” – Scenic’s Karl Luxon on the growth solution for NZ tourism

Venues

Tākina to host 900+ for hort conference
12 Mar 2026  

Tākina to host 900+ for hort conference

Perspectives: A city rebuilt and its world class venues
2 Mar 2026   / /

Perspectives: A city rebuilt and its world class venues

NZICC opens to the public
20 Feb 2026   /

NZICC opens to the public

Culture

Historic building damaged by vandals – DOC
27 Feb 2026   /

Historic building damaged by vandals – DOC

NZICC to host large ‘Helios’ artwork
29 Jan 2026   /

NZICC to host large ‘Helios’ artwork

Sculptureum north of Auckland for sale
19 Dec 2025   /

Sculptureum north of Auckland for sale

Sport

State of Origin heading to Eden Park
16 Feb 2026   /

State of Origin heading to Eden Park

NRL fans head to Hamilton in boost for tourism, hospo
13 Feb 2026   /

NRL fans head to Hamilton in boost for tourism, hospo

Food, sports, arts events scoop $3m in govt backing
10 Feb 2026   /

Food, sports, arts events scoop $3m in govt backing

Technology

Serko narrows earnings guidance, reduces spending forecast
10 Mar 2026  

Serko narrows earnings guidance, reduces spending forecast

WiT Queenstown unveils speakers for first NZ event
5 Mar 2026   /

WiT Queenstown unveils speakers for first NZ event

Air NZ: Electric aircraft trials reveal lessons for next gen of regional flying
17 Feb 2026   /

Air NZ: Electric aircraft trials reveal lessons for next gen of regional flying

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