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Upston: Full tourism recovery on track 15th October 2026 /

Upston: Full tourism recovery on track

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says New Zealand is on track for a full recovery in international visitors.


NZEA, BEIA back National Events Strategy as govt gets going on new plan 23rd September 2026 / /

NZEA, BEIA back National Events Strategy as govt gets going on new plan

But the industry groups say funding and industry involvement will be needed for the plan to be successful.


…as govt’s Events Boost, Events Attraction packages generate net benefit of $41m so far 22nd September 2026 /

…as govt’s Events Boost, Events Attraction packages generate net benefit of $41m so far

Seventeen publicly-backed events attracted nearly 290k attendees, including more than 89k who travelled to attend.


World Surf League returning to Raglan in 2027 16th September 2026 /

World Surf League returning to Raglan in 2027

The New Zealand Pro will return to Raglan’s Manu Bay as a World Surf League Championship Tour event in 2027 following its debut this year.


IVL funds $835k for Kaikōura cruise, visitor experience 14th September 2026 / /

IVL funds $835k for Kaikōura cruise, visitor experience

The govt says the funding will improve the arrival experience for cruise passengers, enhance public spaces, and create a more welcoming gateway to the township.


Upston developing cross-govt hospo plan after regulation recommendations 10th September 2026 /

Upston developing cross-govt hospo plan after regulation recommendations

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston says the Hospitality Action Plan will consider the recommendations of the Ministry for Regulation’s Hospitality Sector Review.


Food, wine, touring routes secure $5m from Regional Tourism Boost Fund 8th September 2026 / /

Food, wine, touring routes secure $5m from Regional Tourism Boost Fund

Six RTO-led campaigns targeting China, Australia and North America have secured funding from the Regional Tourism Boost Fund.


Govt to develop hospo action plan following release  of new industry roadmap 4th September 2026 / /

Govt to develop hospo action plan following release of new industry roadmap

Hospitality NZ and the Restaurant Association’s Hospitality Summit Report makes 48 recommendations.


Aus tourism minister Farrell meeting Upston to discuss growth 3rd September 2026 /

Aus tourism minister Farrell meeting Upston to discuss growth

Australian Trade and Tourism Minister Don Farrell will meet Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston during a New Zealand visit this week.


Cruise season opens with Princess Cruises planning to double NZ port calls 31st August 2026 / /

Cruise season opens with Princess Cruises planning to double NZ port calls

The Crown Princess’ arrival in Auckland on Saturday marked the start of the 2026/27 cruise season.


Upston welcomes TIA’s refreshed Tourism 2050 strategy 28th August 2026 /

Upston welcomes TIA’s refreshed Tourism 2050 strategy

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has welcomed TIA’s refreshed Tourism 2050 – A Blueprint for Impact strategy.


Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match 19th August 2026 /

Thousands of Aussies, $17m boost expected from NZ’s first State of Origin match

Game Two of the 2027 series between the New South Wales Blues and Queensland Maroons has been confirmed for Wednesday 16 June at Auckland’s Eden Park.