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Iran

Tourism cancellations still contained for now, forward bookings encouraging – TECNZ 17th April 2026 /

Tourism cancellations still contained for now, forward bookings encouraging – TECNZ

TECNZ says the vast majority of cancellations are relatively minor, with 88% of those who have had some saying they amounted to 10% or less of bookings.


MBIE: Fuel stocks ease but within normal range 14th April 2026 / /

MBIE: Fuel stocks ease but within normal range

New Zealand’s fuel stocks have eased slightly but remain within normal levels, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment.


Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East tensions – TAANZ 10th April 2026 /

Kiwis turn to travel agents amid Middle East tensions – TAANZ

Kiwis are increasingly turning to travel agents to book and manage their travel, according to the Travel Agents’ Association of New Zealand.


Most tourism operators absorbing fuel pressures, for now – TIA poll… 7th April 2026 /

Most tourism operators absorbing fuel pressures, for now – TIA poll…

Fewer than 10% have increased prices, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa, which has also launched a Middle East Conflict Dashboard.


…but hospo feeling the heat in “sobering” Restaurant Association survey 7th April 2026 /

…but hospo feeling the heat in “sobering” Restaurant Association survey

RANZ says nearly all of its members are feeling the impact of the Middle East conflict.


No support for diesel users despite sharp cost increase – Willis 7th April 2026 /

No support for diesel users despite sharp cost increase – Willis

The government has no plans yet to support diesel users despite the soaring price.


Strong global passenger growth before Iran war – IATA 7th April 2026 /

Strong global passenger growth before Iran war – IATA

Global passenger demand climbed 6.1% year-on-year in February 2026, with record load factors, according to the International Air Transport Association.


Wednesday Letter: How the Iran war is reshaping global tourism 1st April 2026 /

Wednesday Letter: How the Iran war is reshaping global tourism

Tourism does not disappear, it shifts to destinations perceived as safer and more predictable.


Perspectives: Airlines are facing yet more turbulence – what they need to get through it 30th March 2026 /

Perspectives: Airlines are facing yet more turbulence – what they need to get through it

A handful of airlines are well placed to cope with the current challenges.


Willis: International aviation, public transport prioritised in fuel crisis response 27th March 2026 / /

Willis: International aviation, public transport prioritised in fuel crisis response

The finance minister outlines who gets fuel if supplies tighten, as the BCA calls for tour services to be prioritised.


Iran war: Tranzit absorbing fuel costs for now as busy season winds down 25th March 2026 / /

Iran war: Tranzit absorbing fuel costs for now as busy season winds down

NZ’s largest family-owned transport and tourism operator says it is working with key clients to manage costs.


ASB: Events, visitors boost Canterbury, but caution required for NZ tourism due to Iran impacts 24th March 2026 /

ASB: Events, visitors boost Canterbury, but caution required for NZ tourism due to Iran impacts

Major events and tourism kept Canterbury at the top of ASB’s regional scoreboard for the second quarter in a row.