The new six-storey, 57-room ‘mi-pad Queenstown’ puts technology firmly in control of the guest via the “mia” smartphone app - dubbed the country’s first “smart” hotel.
$13.2 million NZ Government fund to create Otago cycle trail network
The New Zealand Government has committed $13.2 million to the proposed extension of Ngā Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail, which will connect four existing Great Rides and link 30 communities.
Virgin announces wifi on New Zealand trans-tasman flights
With New Zealand's visitor boom continuing, Hotels aren't the only industry staying ahead of the curve - with Virgin Australia announcing a suite of enhancements to make the journey to New Zealand even more comfortable for Australian travellers, including becoming the only airline to offer WiFi...
New Zealand Tourism Industry supports Visitor Levy
The tourism industry is prepared to accept a new charge to be paid by international visitors but is insisting that it is used in a carefully targeted way to enhance their experience of New Zealand.
Mercure Hotels expands in Australia and New Zealand with new openings announced
AccorHotels’ midscale hotel brand, Mercure has reached its 50th hotel milestone in the Pacific region with the announcement of four new hotels set to open in Australia and New Zealand within the next three years.
New Zealand holiday parks key to growing tourism in the regions
With 21% of international and domestic visitor guest nights in New Zealand spent in holiday parks, new research shows that they are key to growing tourism in the regions.
Stats NZ have recorded that visitor numbers were down last month compared with June 2017, when New Zealand hosted the British and Irish Lions Rugby tour - June 2017 recording 230,000 and June 2018 down 17,800 to 212,000.
New Zealand’s first Hotel Indigo opening in Auckland
The Auckland CBD will welcome New Zealand’s first 225-room Hotel Indigo in 2021, with IHG officially confirming an agreement with property development company Ninety Four Feet for a new $250m, 41-storey, mixed-use development at 51 Albert Street.
New $65m Sudima Auckland Hotel opening next to New Zealand International Convention Centre
Sudima Hotels has announced a new four and a half star hotel in the heart of Auckland’s hospitality and events precinct expected to open late next year, opposite the highly anticipated New Zealand International Convention Centre.
Cardrona to become New Zealand's largest ski field
A new partnership has been announced between Cardrona Alpine Resort & Queenstown businessman John Darby, combining the Cardrona and Soho ski areas to form 900ha of skiable terrain, making it the largest single ski field in New Zealand.