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Festival of Lights delivers record economic impact for Taranaki

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The TSB Festival of Lights has delivered its strongest economic result to date, reinforcing the role of major events in driving regional tourism. A new...

Canterbury business confidence lifts as investment and hiring pick up

Visitor arrivals near pre-COVID levels as Australia and US drive growth

Hospitality spending rise offers positive sign for tourism

Emerging technologies focus of Otago Tourism Policy School

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New business events qualification opens for enrolments

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Enrolments have opened for a new qualification aimed at strengthening capability across New Zealand’s business events sector. Te Haeata – the New Zealand Certificate in...
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MEETINGS 2026 close to selling out

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Exhibitor demand for MEETINGS 2026 is surging, with New Zealand’s largest business events showcase on track to sell out. More than 250 New Zealand product...

Hospitality leaders meet at Parliament for sector summit

Auckland Travel Show to be held at NZICC in May

International hospitality experts confirmed for HNZ26 conference

Queenstown to host Asia Pacific travel tech leaders

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Car rental demand grows as travellers favour flexible itineraries

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New Zealand’s car rental sector is expanding as visitor numbers increase and travel patterns shift towards more flexible, multi-destination itineraries. According to IBISWorld, the passenger...

Skyline opens new building atop Bob’s Peak

Lakeside destinations trend for Easter travel, Booking.com data shows

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Christchurch hotels hit decade-high February occupancy

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Christchurch hotels recorded a decade-high February occupancy rate of 96.4 per cent in 2026, well above the national average of 88.9 per cent. New data...

Canterbury business confidence lifts as investment and hiring pick up

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Business confidence in Canterbury is translating into increased investment and hiring, signalling broader economic momentum that could support the region’s tourism sector. A new quarterly...

Queenstown resort redevelopment officially opened

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A redeveloped luxury resort overlooking the Shotover River has officially opened in Queenstown, following a multimillion-dollar upgrade of the former Nugget Point Hotel. Queenstown Lakes...

Festival of Lights delivers record economic impact for Taranaki

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The TSB Festival of Lights has delivered its strongest economic result to date, reinforcing the role of major events in driving regional tourism. A new...

Lakeside destinations trend for Easter travel, Booking.com data shows

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New Booking.com search data suggests many Kiwis are planning nature-focused getaways for the Easter 2026 long weekend, with lakeside and wellness destinations climbing travel...
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