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Regional tourism body pushes for visitor accommodation charge

Regional Tourism New Zealand is calling on political parties to back a nationwide accommodation levy, arguing it would give regions a more sustainable way...

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Hospitality NZ honours sector leaders at People’s Awards

Hospitality New Zealand has recognised leaders from across the accommodation, restaurant and supplier sectors at its 2026 People's Awards for Excellence in Rotorua. The awards,...

Hospitality NZ conference gets underway in Rotorua

New Zealand's largest two-day hospitality and accommodation conference is underway in Rotorua, with Hospitality New Zealand's HNZ26 bringing together operators, suppliers and speakers from...

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EVT takes hotel search into ChatGPT

EVT Hotels & Resorts has launched an app in ChatGPT, becoming what it says is the first hotel group in Australia and New Zealand...

Kiwi Experience turns to social storytelling for annual sale

Kiwi Experience is turning to social-first storytelling for its biggest annual sale, launching a TikTok and Instagram-led campaign designed to reflect how younger travellers...

Government injects $1m into conference attraction fund

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has welcomed a $1 million Government investment aimed at attracting more international conferences to New Zealand. Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise...

LyLo appoints new GM ahead of NZ, Australia expansion

LyLo has strengthened its leadership team as the design-led accommodation brand prepares for further expansion across New Zealand and Australia. The EVT-owned brand has appointed...

Car rental demand rises as visitor numbers recover

New Zealand's car rental sector is continuing to benefit from the recovery in international tourism, with rising visitor arrivals helping drive demand for flexible,...
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