Large events in the country’s largest city will have some certainty after a new five-year lease was agreed for Auckland Showgreounds.
New Zealand Venue Co has bought the Morningside Tavern and neighbouring event space, Glasshouse, in Auckland.
Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has launched its a new initiative to promote the Auckland region after securing nearly $1.8m in membership fees from businesses across the region.
The first match of the tournament will go ahead in Auckland despite the city being rocked by fatal shootings this morning.
Operators across the host cities are reporting healthy bookings, particularly around match days.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the FIFA Women’s World Cup is a big opportunity for New Zealand tourism.
Auckland Airport has reported 1.35 million passenger movements for June 2023, or about 88% of that recorded for the same month in pre-Covid 2019.
The Waikato Chamber of Commerce has asked WorkSafe to investigate the reasons why Waka Kotahi has banned the Te Huia passenger train from entering Auckland’s metro rail network.
SkyCity will open a new Pacific-inspired restaurant in October headed by chef Michael Meredith.
The Te Huia passenger train between Hamilton and Auckland has been banned from entering the city’s metro network, and will instead stop at Papakura rather than its usual termination point at The Strand in Parnell.
Thousands of travellers expected to arrive at Auckland Airport on Friday 14 July, the day of the Matariki public holiday, will receive a special welcome.
The Auckland Climate Festival is bringing more than 150 events and tens of thousands of people to the city this September to celebrate and inspire transformative change for the climate.
Auckland Airport’s domestic terminal bathroom blocks are getting an upgrade, complete with parent rooms, improved accessibility, and gender-neutral toilets.
Auckland’s Karangahape Road is putting on a Matariki street party on the eve of the country’s second annual public holiday.
The new online destination platform aims to stimulate demand for experiences and services.
P&O Cruises says it will be spending $5m on Kiwi food and beverage to supply its Pacific Explorer during its Auckland season.
The 51% owner of the Rotorua attraction notes the new competition coming from Wai Ariki.
QT Hotels & Resorts New Zealand is celebrating three accolades from Hospitality New Zealand’s Hospitality Awards for Excellence 2023.
The valuable market gets a lift with direct flights from the mainland to the South Island to resume and a new tech partnership.
P&O Cruises and New Zealand brewers Boundary Road Brewery have developed a new lager called Sweet As Brew.
Air New Zealand and airports at Auckland and Queenstown are bracing for a surge in demand over the two-week July school holidays starting this weekend.
Auckland Transport says it will introduce a hybrid-electric ferry on its Devonport services from 2026.
The country’s accommodation and hospitality professionals have snapped up all the tickets to the joint Maximum Occupancy and Hospitality New Zealand conferences at Pullman Auckland.
The country’s main quarantine facility during the pandemic has made a fast recovery.
Rangatira Investments says its recovering tourism attractions have helped it return a net profit of $20.4m for the year to 31 March 2023, up 122% on the previous 12 months.
Wētā Workshop Unleashed is introducing new languages to its Auckland experience offerings, with Mandarin and Japanese now available.
Air New Zealand services between Australia’s Sunshine Coast and Auckland are back in the skies.
The five-day forum will bring together industry, govt, and other stakeholders to focus on opportunities in the high-value sector.
The Department of Conservation and Auckland Council are warning the public that many tracks remain closed in and around the Waitākere Ranges despite the road cordon to Muriwai being lifted.
EcoZip Adventures welcomed over 150 Waiheke Island residents to its second annual Locals’ Day, raising $7,000 for charity.
After a booming domestic market due to closed borders followed by a burst from returning internationals, caution has taken hold in the accommodation sector.
The 2023 Christchurch, Canterbury and West Coast Destination Showcase will be held in Auckland this year.
Auckland Transport will introduce new payment options including PayWave, Google Pay and Apple Pay across its network within the next year.
Auckland Airport has revised its dividend policy to 90% of underlying net profit to support its multi-billion dollar terminal upgrade programme.
The Commerce Commission is seeking feedback on its draft input methodologies around regulatory rules for major international airports and energy networks.
The construction company behind the voco and Holiday Inn Express double hotel tower has won an award for its site safety.
Qantas is launching its direct service between New York and Auckland today.
AirAsia is offering sale fares between Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Auckland as part of a new promotion.
The summer’s wild weather proved challenging for travel, supply lines – and the supply of eggs! – for the two hotels.
Australian industry stalwart Sam Egerton will be speaking at Hospitality New Zealand’s conference, alongside others including Kevin Biggar, Melissa Muirhead, Ashley Fell, and Dan Te Whenua Walker.
Auckland councillors voted on Friday for a partial sale of its Auckland International Airport Limited shares.
Air New Zealand, Qantas and the Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand have criticised Auckland Airport’s proposed landing fee increases for putting tourism at risk.
Auckland Museum will open a new exhibition showcasing the treasures and artefacts of ancient Egypt this month for the first time.
The Waiheke Island operator on recovering from the pandemic, the state of luxury, and the opportunities ahead.
Auckland Airport is repurposing around 108,000 tonnes of concrete from its runway touchdown zones as backfill for a new 250,000 square metre airfield.
The 15th annual Climate Change and Business Conference is returning to the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland this year.
JW Marriott has unveiled its guest room design concepts as part of its $25m refurbishment project of the former Stamford Plaza.
Richard Wilkinson is joining Auckland Airport as its chief digital officer.
IHG Hotels and Resorts has confirmed the appointment of Ryan South as the general manager of its flagship Intercontinental Hotel in Auckland.
Malaysian-based airline Batik Air, formerly known as Malindo Air will launch six direct flights weekly between Auckland and Perth from 24 August 2023.
