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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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Record $253m conference bid target set for next year

Tourism New Zealand is aiming to secure 110 international conference bids worth a record $253 million in the next financial year, as it looks...

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Tourism upgrades strengthen Marlborough’s visitor offering

Marlborough's tourism sector is set for a fresh round of investment, with planned upgrades at Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre and Furneaux Lodge expected to...

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,...

New route opens to Kahurangi’s Asbestos Cottage

A new route to Asbestos Cottage in Kahurangi National Park opened Saturday, restoring safe public access to the popular heritage hut after asbestos contamination...

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...
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