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Wednesday Letter: Bed taxes, access charges, passenger rights – parties pitch their plans 21st October 2026 /

Wednesday Letter: Bed taxes, access charges, passenger rights – parties pitch their plans

With the general election approaching fast, the Ticker rounds up the main political parties’ pledges for a tourism context.


Wednesday Letter: Visitors are back – but the harder part starts again 14th October 2026 /

Wednesday Letter: Visitors are back – but the harder part starts again

What NZ’s return to pre-pandemic visitor numbers means, and the challenges that come next.


Perspectives: How “coolcations” during peak summer are reshaping travel markets 12th October 2026 /

Perspectives: How “coolcations” during peak summer are reshaping travel markets

People are seeking out cooler climates during the peak summer months, creating opportunities but also challenges for areas unaccustomed to the demand.


Perspectives: NZ’s bed tax efforts have stalled but England is the latest to open the door 5th October 2026 /

Perspectives: NZ’s bed tax efforts have stalled but England is the latest to open the door

The National Party may have gotten cold feet but bed taxes are on the march, with England among the latest to consider them to help tackle visitor pressures, writes tourism academic Linda Osti.


Perspectives: How the FlyDubai incident exposes the limits of cockpit security 2nd October 2026 /

Perspectives: How the FlyDubai incident exposes the limits of cockpit security

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Perspectives: Jet fuel shock threatens NZ tourism recovery – Brad Olsen 29th September 2026 / /

Perspectives: Jet fuel shock threatens NZ tourism recovery – Brad Olsen

As international visitor arrivals near pre-Covid levels, Infometrics’ Brad Olsen warns record jet fuel prices could drive up airfares, constrain flights and slow the recovery.


Perspectives: How Australia’s backpacker visa shake-up puts regional work at risk 24th September 2026 /

Perspectives: How Australia’s backpacker visa shake-up puts regional work at risk

The Australian government’s proposed ballot for Working Holiday Maker visa extensions will cut 38,000 places and make it harder to hire in the regions.


Wednesday Letter: The next govt must show Kiwis how aviation is working 23rd September 2026 / /

Wednesday Letter: The next govt must show Kiwis how aviation is working

Why NZ needs strong, sustainable airlines and strong, sustainable airports.


Perspectives: Closing the aviation capacity gap in tourism policy 17th September 2026 /

Perspectives: Closing the aviation capacity gap in tourism policy

Eagle Aviation Consulting’s Simon Russell says New Zealand needs a national approach to securing year-round airline capacity if it wants to meet its ambitious visitor goals.


Perspectives: Could AI make the digital divide bigger for tourism SMEs? 7th September 2026 /

Perspectives: Could AI make the digital divide bigger for tourism SMEs?

AI could also help smaller businesses compete, writes Tomahawk’s Gina Paladini.


Perspectives: From recovery to leadership – James Dalglish on the RVA’s next chapter 3rd September 2026 /

Perspectives: From recovery to leadership – James Dalglish on the RVA’s next chapter

The Rental Vehicle Association is transforming itself to better lead the sector that keeps NZ tourism moving, writes James Dalglish.


Perspectives: Offshore buyers are returning as NZ’s hotel market enters new growth phase 28th August 2026 /

Perspectives: Offshore buyers are returning as NZ’s hotel market enters new growth phase

New Zealand’s hotel investment market is entering a new growth phase, writes CBRE’s Peter Hamilton.