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Doppelmayr New Zealand says the successful completion and opening of the Skyline Queenstown gondola marks a new era of convenience, comfort, and efficiency for visitors to the attraction.

TRENZ 2023 wrapped up a busy week with a farewell function at the Ilex in the Christchurch Botanic Gardens.

A scheme for a cable car up Bowen Falls to provide a “world-class activity” is mooted in the area’s masterplan.

Christchurch Adventure Park says it is “disappointed” in the Court of Appeal decision to uphold a High Court ruling that found the operator’s chairlift helped spread the 2017 Port Hills fires.

iFLY Indoor Skydiving Queenstown and Novotel New Plymouth have won accolades at their respective regional business awards.

Tourism Holdings and Apollo clear the first of two competition hurdles with the deal now dependent largely on Australia’s watchdog.

The arrival of P&O Cruises’ Pacific Explorer in Auckland marks the restart of cruise in New Zealand.

Industry appointments for the week to 15 April.

A daily roundup of national and international tourism industry news, views and analysis.

Jetstar is offering fares to Rarotonga from $149 one way as it prepares to resume direct flights from Auckland on 2 June.

The addition follows the launch of its Tikapa Moana Whale & Dolphin Wildlife Cruise and Explore Motutapu products.

Up to 100 multi-day international conferences and events are waiting to confirm bookings for NZ, says BEIA.

Jacinda Ardern says the govt has taken into account peak visitor times for markets like Australia, raising hopes of an imminent reopening.

The inaugural Flavours of Plenty Festival is set to go ahead with tickets now on sale.

New technologies mean tourists are able to explore a destination without ever setting foot. Is this future of tourism a reality or simply science fiction? Victoria University of Wellington tourism management PhD student Naji Gharibi takes a look.

A daily roundup of national and international tourism industry news, views and analysis.

A daily roundup of national and international tourism industry news, views and analysis.

A daily roundup of national and international tourism industry news, views and analysis.

David McLean has been appointed chair of KiwiRail.

The Hotel Britomart at Auckland says it will plant a native tree Bay of Islands’ The Landing for every booking it takes for its Stay Green package.

Tūhoe says it is investing in a custom-built electric passenger boat, to replace previous water taxis and reduce fuel pollution on Lake Waikaremoana.

French Polynesian border remains closed to New Zealand, but could include passengers on ad-hoc basis in future.

Applications for the first round will be accepted until 30 April from conferences, conventions, public trade shows, exhibitions and others.

A daily roundup of national and international tourism news, views and analysis.

The Government will participate in an equity capital raise in order to maintain a majority shareholding in Air New Zealand.

Council was keen to hear from as many businesses across the district as possible so it could better understand the current environment and the impacts of Covid.

The Festival for the Future conference, would be held over multiple days with more than 1200 delegates.

The message to Aucklanders to take more care of kauri forests appears to be hitting the mark, with non-compliant behaviour trending down across the region this summer.

Auckland Airport has partnered with Rako Science to deploy a non-invasive, fast-turnaround, accurate saliva test for Covid-19.

The United States Air Force’s B-52 Stratofortress will feature at the month’s Wings over Wairarapa Air Festival .

Employers can receive a $350 payment from the Government if their employees cannot work from home while awaiting a Covid-19 test result.

New Zealand’s hospitality sector could look to South Australia’s voucher system to boost the economy, says the South Australian Tourism Commission.

The Eastern Okataina Walkway has been closed indefinitely due to a large slip and the risk of ongoing rockfall that is posing a significant safety risk to track users. says the Department of Conservation.

Drivers leaving Auckland on Friday afternoon and Saturday morning, and returning Monday were likely to face heavy traffic volumes.

Spectators hoping to catch views from Motutapu, Rangitoto and Motuihe would be met by rangers and conservation dogs to double check gear and vessels of any pests.

Air New Zealand passenger numbers fell to around 881,000 in December 2020, down 51.7% compared to the same month a year earlier.

Spaces on the tour would be limited to 25 people and run through a ticketing system, costing $10 per person, children free.

An application by Fullers Group to operate guided tours on Rangitoto and Motutapu islands in the Hauraki Gulf should have been declined/

Auckland Live’s free inner-city festival Summer in the Square is returning to Aotea Square to coincide with the America’s Cup.

Food trucks and mobile shops can operate provided it was part of a permitted wider event.

Steve Armitage, general manager destination at Auckland Unlimited said Summernova’s charity partners represented the festival’s ethos of inclusivity and sustainability.

The trail would eventually traverse 55 kilometres of West Coast scenery from Westport, around Cape Foulwind to Charleston.

Go with Tourism has launched a new digital marketing campaign asking New Zealanders to “broaden their horizons” when it comes to a future in tourism.

The hotel owner is bringing its newly-launched, high-end Fable brand to Queenstown.

The company’s locomotives and carriages would be brought out of hibernation temporarily to provide the service,

The sculpture would make a lasting contribution to Whangarei’s tourism and education landscape.

The payouts included 19 business and commercial claims.

Tourism industry appointments for the week to 20 November 2020.

The hotel featured 150 rooms and suites, a restaurant, and a sixth-floor bar with views of the harbour.

He said the new AquaPlay area would add to the fun features of the business and will make the complex even more appealing to visitors.