The resort town’s luxury hotels are seeing the highest room rates and strongest growth of any major destination across Australasia.
The monthly result was driven by record arrivals from Australia and strong growth from China.
Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell will meet Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston during a New Zealand visit this week.
Air New Zealand has increased planned capacity on several South Pacific and trans-Tasman routes for the 25 October 2026 to 28 March 2027 summer season.
NZ revenue and tandem passenger numbers saw healthy growth over FY26, in contrast to the adventure operator’s Aus business.
SkyCity puts its Australian business under strategic review after another weak year.
A strong NZ performance has been offset by weaker results in Australia.
Tourism New Zealand has partnered with Webjet to launch a limited-time airfare sale targeting Australia.
Air New Zealand has marked 100 days until it becomes the first international airline to operate from the new Western Sydney International Airport.
The Auckland-based operator will control a new trans-Tasman company, estimated to be worth $132m.
The Auckland-based operator will control a new company that expands its NZ tourism portfolio and gives it a substantial presence in Australia.
The acquisition of Skyline’s Christchurch Casino by an Australian buyer gets the green light.
