Tourism

The head of Destination Queenstown has resigned less than a year after starting.

The country's cruise ship industry is hopeful it will be returning the waters next summer - or even earlier - but warns it's a long way off before making any final decision.

A colony of little blue penguins in North Otago's Ōamaru has gone from being a nuisance to the stars of a show that supports not only their own conservation, but helps to protect their species. Video

Almost two years after the Australian government closed the country to the world, the international border is set to reopen to those who are fully vaccinated.

Scott Morrison says parliament will debate the matter this week.

While ski fields are pleased to welcome travellers back to the slopes after the government announced its border reopening plan, the industry says their hopes might be shot if self-isolation rules keep… Audio

Tourism operators are keen to roll out the welcome mat for international visitors but say the current isolation rules will keep many away.

The battered tourism and hospitality industry is hanging on for better days - but some insiders say we're looking at a reset, not a bounce-back. 

Te Tai Tokerau tourism and hospitality businesses are reporting a quieter Auckland Anniversary weekend than most.

Some in the tourism industry are taking another hit as the threat of a full-scale Omicron outbreak prompts people to cancel their holiday plans.

For weeks, operators in tourism hot spots geared up to welcome visitors during what was usually the peak season. But did that translate to boots on the ground for businesses?