Bookings jump for operators like The Rees while others breathe a sigh of relief but all seek more details to help plan for Auckland’s return.
Tourist attractions Wild Wire, Lavender Farm, and Hook Wānaka are the finalists in the tourism category of the Ignite Wānaka Business Awards.
MBIE is oversimplifying the risks around adventure tourism in its proposed changes to adventure regulations, says TIA.
Ziptrek Ecotours is donating $7725 to the Southern Wellbeing Trust after raising the funds in its #WellbeingForWhakatipu initiative.
Cathedral Cove Kayak Tours has won the tourism category at the 2021 Hauraki Coromandel Business Awards.
“It probably wasn’t my smartest move, putting the business on the market in the middle of a pandemic,” says Ian Balme
A review finds some of the agency’s actions “unacceptable and not able to be justified”.
Shotover Jet is providing free rides for essential workers in Queenstown to thank them for their efforts over the pandemic.
Moves to bring in tougher safety standards and higher costs are forcing operators to consider their viability.
Attractions are resetting their school holiday expectations with Aucklanders absent.
Ngāi Tahu Tourism is launching three new products in time for Monday’s start of the school holidays.
A $400k STAPP grant is the only reason the attraction is open, says MD Simon Short.
The measures are being taken in the wake of the Whakaari White Island eruption, which killed 22 people.
Sales of hiking and surfing brands helped lift revenue for FY21, says outdoor retailer Kathmandu.
Tourism businesses are re-opening this week but getting viable customer numbers through will take longer.
New Zealand was a drag on earnings for a number of large Australian-based tourism and travel firms, and returning to growth will depend on the effectiveness of the vaccination programme here.
Queenstown’s Hydro Attack is seeking to build a new wharf at the resort with long-term lease options for its distinctive watercraft.
The Department of Conservation is investigating six guided walking companies to ensure they have not made speculative pre-bookings or are occupying more than 50% of Great Walks hut space.
Hinahina Bridge in the Catlins has reopened following a $3.6m upgrade jointly funded by Clutha District Council and Waka Kotahi.
More off-road trails for beginner and intermediate cyclists, trails dedicated to walkers, and a new Trails Advisory Group have been proposed as part of a Draft Out and About On Tracks Strategy 2021 in Nelson.
Central Otago visitor spend for 2021 is tracking above pre-Covid levels and looks on track to beat 2019, says Dylan Rushbrook.
The West Coast Wilderness Trail has been recognized as one of the top New Zealand Great rides, according to the New Zealand Cycle Trails rider survey.
TMP shareholders have rejected Tony Quinn’s offer of $7.1m for the Bruce McLaren Motorsport Park Taupo, according to a filing on the Unlisted Securities Exchange.
The Department of Conservation has re-opened the Heaphy Track following a week of repair work from storm damage.
A dozen operators across New Zealand received Qualmark 100% Pure New Zealand Experience Awards at a gala event at Christchurch Art Centre on Wednesday.
The New Zealand Police, in partnership with Waka Kotahi, are launching a safety campaign targeting passenger services vehicles in and around ski fields across New Zealand.
The Department of Conservation staff is clearing and rerouting tracks on Taranaki Maunga after severe storm damage, and damage assessment of the entire network of tracks was still underway.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has opened nominations for its board of directors.
Resurfacing of the popular Kauri Block Walkway in the Coromandel is slated to be complete by mid-August, says the Department of Conservation.
Air New Zealand has announced 300,000 domestic fares for under $100 on flights departing in September to November.
The New Zealand Winter Games has green-lighted a smaller scale event for 2021 amidst continuing border closures.
Northland and Christchurch have been named in TIME’s third annual list of the World’s Greatest Places.
DOC says repair work underway but no estimate available for when the iconic track might be re-opened.
Second phase to promote accommodation, food activities and local attractions using photos.
The first tour would hit the tracks in March 2022.
Historic steam train can now operate commercially on the 14km Kingston to Fairlight railway.
New rules aim to restrict number of nights, number of vehicles, and allow only self-contained vehicles.
Line-up of country stars as well as country-themed dance and activities on offer for three day cruise.
The firm has now closed for winter, but has strong bookings for September re-opening.
The Milford Opportunities masterplan project is set to be launched publicly at the Te Anau Club on Wednesday 28 July at 11am.
Event featuring art exhibitions, food festivals, stage productions, talks and live concerts slated to run until 1 August.
Project received some funding from Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
The Covid disrupted Australian school holidays provided little boost, say southern operators.
A hot air balloon carrying 11 people has crashed near Arrowtown, leaving two people seriously injured.
New pass for campers rather than hut users, with aim to boost use off-peak.
Campaign targets Kiwi families to plug gap left by internationals.
Habitat to be hot, steamy 28-degrees Celsius all year round.
Kiwi tourism operators have been highlighted in TripAdvisor’s Traveller’s Choice 2021 selections with Rotorua Canopy Tours and Heli Hike Fox Glacier topping their categories.
Around 10,000 more people used free campsites at four locations.
Hundreds of working holiday makers are heading to NZ from Aus but it won’t fill shortages, says BYATA’s chair.
