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Winter festivals set to boost hospitality

Major food and drink events are expected to deliver a welcome boost for hospitality businesses during August, with Restaurant Month in Auckland, Visa Wellington...

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MEETINGS sets new business record

MEETINGS 2026 generated a record NZ$170 million in projected business, a 55 per cent increase on last year, according to Business Events Industry Aotearoa. Held...

Global tourism trends to headline TECNZ conference

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has unveiled the programme for its 2026 annual conference, bringing together economists, tourism leaders and international travel...

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Government invests $800,000 to boost AI tourism searches

The Government is investing $800,000 to help ensure New Zealand tourism businesses are more visible through artificial intelligence-powered travel searches. Funded through the International Visitor...

Highlights from the past 7 days

Whakapapa lodge gets major refresh

A refurbished lodge at Whakapapa Holiday Park is offering a warmer and more comfortable stay for visitors following a major upgrade by the Department...

Holiday park industry celebrates top performers

Holiday Parks New Zealand has recognised the country's leading holiday parks and industry contributors at its 2026 Awards, held during the Holiday Parks NZ...

Major Events Fund backs visitor economy

Six events have secured support through Kāpiti Coast District Council's Major Events Fund for 2026/27 as part of efforts to grow visitation and strengthen...

QLDC proposes tighter Wānaka freedom camping rules

Queenstown Lakes District Council is proposing tighter freedom camping restrictions at three Wānaka sites, with public consultation on the changes opening later this month. The...

Report highlights TikTok’s influence on visitor spending

TikTok contributed an estimated $1.2 billion to New Zealand's GDP and supported almost 9,700 jobs in 2025, according to a new Infometrics report commissioned...
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