Wednesday, February 25, 2026

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International demand from Asia reshapes New Zealand hotel bookings

Growing demand from international travellers across Asia helped reshape guest mix and booking behaviour at New Zealand hotels in 2025, according to new data...

Latest news in conferences

Delegates today, tourists tomorrow

Research released recently at the newly opened New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC) shows multi-day conferences are doing far more than hosting meetings —...

Business events sector delivers $925m in 2025, new research finds

New research released at the New Zealand International Convention Centre shows multi-day conferences and business events contributed $925 million to New Zealand’s economy in...

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Auckland business confidence hits highest level since 2022

Business confidence has reached its strongest level since tracking began in 2022, with negative sentiment dropping 19 points and positive sentiment nearly doubling in...

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Hospitality NZ urges MPs to support restricted trading reform bill

Hospitality New Zealand is calling on members of parliament to support Hon Kieran McAnulty’s member’s bill proposing changes to alcohol trading restrictions on Easter...

Final appeal resolved for Nelson Airport Project 2-Zero

The final appeal against Nelson Airport’s Project 2-Zero planning framework has been resolved, clearing the way for the planning changes to be confirmed. Nelson Airport...

Bar Albert partners with Waiheke Distilling Co. on exclusive house gin

Bar Albert has launched a bespoke London Dry style gin in partnership with Waiheke Distilling Co., available exclusively at the rooftop venue. The collaboration brings...

Culinary cocktails and complex flavours shape drink trends for 2026

Capsicum, vegemite, cacao butter and beetroot are among the ingredients appearing in cocktails as New Zealand bartenders experiment with new flavour combinations to mark...

Air New Zealand brings back SYNTHONY in the Sky charter

Air New Zealand will once again turn a flight into a live music experience, announcing a second SYNTHONY in the Sky charter ahead of...
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