Large operators say they are trying desperately to keep staff on but without support, thousands of workers will lose their jobs.
A guest who travelled to Walter Peak was not infectious at the time despite later being diagnosed with Covid-19.
Big businesses need to transition to “survival mode”, say ministers.
Police are investigating the damage to Wanaka’s iconic tree at Roys Bay.
A number of Real Journeys staff have gone into self-isolation after a guest who travelled on the TSS Earnslaw and dined at Walter Peak was later diagnosed with Covid-19.
Queenstown Lakes District mayor Jim Boult is calling for calm following the first confirmed case of Covid-19 in the district.
Queenstown Lakes District aims to become the country’s most sustainable tourism system in a new climate action plan being considered by council today.
Maritime New Zealand has filed health and safety charges against Otago jet boat company Skippers Canyon Jet.
Destination Queenstown will use its share of the Government’s $1m tourism relief fund to stimulate short-lead arrivals in autumn, as it looks to combat the impact of Covid-19.
Nine passengers were on board the vessel when it crashed at Skippers Canyon near Queenstown.
The University of Otago’s second Tourism Policy School has been confirmed for 19-20 March at the Heritage Queenstown.
Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) has delivered a firm bottom line profit after expenses and tax of $10.8m, up by $2.5m (30%) compared with the same previous corresponding period.
Queenstown Lakes District Council has launched online feedback on the future of airports in the region.
Community members of the Queenstown Lakes District have commissioned a “cultural masterplan” to improve arts and culture in the region.
A slowdown in its international business, even before coronavirus, has prompted caution from the operator.
Queenstown’s mayor says Auckland’s success in the High Court augurs well for the resort’s proposed bed tax.
Real Journeys’ Walter Peak High Country Farm garden is Queenstown’s “Garden of Significance” after being awarded a 4-star rating by the New Zealand Gardens Trust.
New reduced speed limits have been adopted by Queenstown Lakes District Council.
The new investment will help Queenstown cope with a growing number of tourists and residents.
A suspected case is being investigated in Queenstown as Jim Boult warns against “racism and xenophobia”.
Queenstown-based Go Orange has today resumed jet boat operations having temporarily closed after five customers were injured on the Kawarau River on Monday (26 January).
Queenstown-based Go Orange suspended jet boat operations after five customers were injured on the Kawarau River.
Federated Mountain Clubs is urging NZSki to pause its plan to charge for vehicle access on the Remarkables Ski Field access road, saying the move is ‘alarming’.
The operator of the coach that crashed near Queenstown injuring 20 Chinese tourists says the driver is an experienced guide and it’s unclear how the accident happened.
Those using The Remarkables access road outside of the ski season will soon be charged $10 per vehicle after NZSki installed a new access gate.
The South Island’s newest mountain biking adventure park opens today at Glendhu Bay, Wanaka.
The operator on the rapid growth of premium, how that market wants something different, and the value of sustainable growth.
Queenstown Lakes District Council (QLDC) has released the scope of the report it commissioned from MartinJenkins on economic and social impact assessments of future airport development in the district.
At around 1.30 pm on 11 January, the Rescue Coordination Centre received an emergency locator beacon signal from the top of the Gillespie Pass, Mt Aspiring National Park.
Registrations are open for the inaugural Walter Peak high country farm run, to be held in Queenstown on 29 February 2020.
Gibbston Valley Winery in Central Otago has opened its new lodge and spa.
The decision paves the way for the consolidation of ski field ownership in the wider Wanaka area.
Queenstown Lakes District Council said its 5% bed tax proposal has “strong support from central government” despite the Productivity Commission report dropping support for the funding mechanism.
Wakatipu and Wānaka lake levels have continued to recede, allowing Queenstown Lakes District Council to continue clean-up efforts across the district and particularly in the Wānaka CBD.
Queenstown Lakes District Council is considering an entirely new process to influence Queenstown Airport Corporation’s Statement of Intent outcomes over the district’s airports.
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s harbour master Marty Black is advising boats to stay off lakes and rivers as lake levels remain high, with strong winds adding further risk to the region.
A consortium led by Christchurch’s Box 112 co-founders has snapped up an Otago tourism venture.
New Zealand Sotheby’s International Realty has been announced as the new title sponsor of the Hawke’s Bay and Queenstown international marathons.
The Alpine Group has launched its new Southern Lakes Helibike brand to the Queenstown & Wanaka market.
Stewart Manson has been announced as the new general manager at Crowne Plaza Queenstown.
Coronet Peak will open its full summer season 1 December, debuting its new 8-seater gondola cabin.
The Otago Regional Council is developing a business case for a water ferry on Lake Wakatipu, following news this week Go Orange will cease its public scheduled ferry services come the end of February 2020.
The imminent departure of DQ’s chief executive opens up one of the top jobs in the New Zealand tourism sector.
Wellington, Rotorua and Queenstown hotel markets are delivering close to record revenue, says the agency.
Queenstown Lakes District Council has appointed consultants MartinJenkins to undertake economic and social impact assessments related to controversial airport expansion plans in the district.
Destination Queenstown’s Australia winter campaign – a short film which was launched in November last year – has won an Australian cinematography award.
The GM of sales and marketing on competition, the value of partnerships, and the increasing importance of OTAs.
Police have named the two men, who were both from Australia.
The pair were on a guided climb when they fell around 300m yesterday.
Queenstown Airport Corporation has achieved the living wage employer accreditation, becoming the first airport company in New Zealand to do so.
