Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service business case to begin
The NZ Transport Agency Board has approved a business case for the next steps in a start-up trial Hamilton to Auckland passenger rail service, Transport Minister Phil Twyford announced.
Queenstown and Rotorua top performers in Colliers New Zealand Hotel Report
New Zealand’s tourism hotspots of Queenstown and Rotorua are the star performers in the hotel sector in 2018, driving much-needed new supply in both centres.
Hawke’s Bay tourism numbers increase over Winter season
Hawke’s Bay has seen a spike over Winter 2018 with overall guest nights, both domestic and international guest nights, along with occupancy rates all increasing when compared to 2017.
Hotel Coachman and Skotel Alpine Resort sold Dean Humphries Colliers New Zealand
The sales of two central North Island hotels in recent weeks have highlighted the strength of New Zealand’s regional tourism economy amid the country’s ongoing tourism boom.
Visitor levy to raise $80 million to future proof tourism
The New Zealand Government has approved a new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to be set at $35 per visitor, raising an estimated $80 million a year to go toward tourism infrastructure and conservation projects.
Rotorua Lakefront and Whakarewarewa Forest to receive $27 million funding boost
The Rotorua Lakefront and Whakarewarewa Forest has been given a significant boost from the Provincial Growth Fund, which is investing $27.4 million to help unlock its potential as a world-class tourist destination.
Auckland New Zealand Hotel Research Report: Horwath HTL
According to Horwath HTL in their latest Auckland Hotel Market Outlook report, 41 hotel projects in various stages are planned to open over the next five years with a total of 6,500 rooms, which if they proceed, represents an increase of approximately 89% of the current major hotel supply in...
It's never been a better time to enter a tourism career in New Zealand
Tourism is the number one export earner in New Zealand, worth $36 billion annually and directly employing more than 230,000 people - New research delving into the minds of New Zealand’s young people has uncovered some fascinating insights.
Auckland International Airport continues to see tourism growth
In the year to 30 June 2018, Auckland Airport reported the total number of passengers increased by 5.7% to 20.5 million with international passengers reaching 11.2 million (up 4.1% on FY17) and domestic passengers lifting 7.7% to 9.3 million.