Tourism
Te Papa makes $750k in two months from international visitor fee
Ticket sales are about on track, and are expected to ramp up over summer, the national museum says. Audio
Te Papa makes $750,000 since charging international visitors
Te Papa has pocketed $750,000 since it started charging international visitors an admission fee two months ago. The change came in during September to help fund rising energy, insurance and staffing… Audio
Cathedral Cove track reopens after almost two years
The beach - a popular tourist spot - has been accessible only by boat since storms caused extensive damage.
Starbucks opens a cafe with a view of North Korea
Coffee lovers wanting to catch a glimpse of life in the world's most reclusive nation should get ready to travel.
Four bodies recovered from capsized tourist boat off Egypt's Red Sea coast
Rescue teams also found five people alive - two Belgian tourists, one Swiss, one Finn and an Egyptian, bringing the total number of survivors to 33.
The Western tourists going to Iraq for vacation
Multiple governments advise against travel to Iraq for security reasons, yet the country is luring adventurers and the curious.
Cruise ship industry challenged to show workings of tourism spend report
The report it issued claims cruise tourism injected $1.37 billion into the New Zealand economy in the last financial year. Audio
Mount Fuji eyes China-made tram to transport hikers
Japanese authorities seeking to reduce the carbon footprint and overcrowding at Mount Fuji will propose a trackless, rubber-tyred tram system.
Auckland taxi charges tourists $163 for journey of less than 10km
A pensioner from a small town in Central Otago says she feels she was "fleeced" after being charged more than $160 for a 20-minute taxi ride in Auckland.
NZ missing out on growing market by not targeting rainbow tourists
Pride Pledge's founder says New Zealand is an attractive destination for many LGBTQIA+ travellers but it is not actively rolling out the welcome mat.
Paid parking to be trialled at three South Island tourist spots
It will be trialled to help ease visitor pressures and support conservation.
Westland tourism businesses facing uncertainty
Tourism businesses in Westland are facing uncertainty heading into their busy season - as the main highway remains closed after this weekend's storm - with no firm re-opening date. State Highway 6 is… Audio
Rome tourists get a bird’s eye view of Trevi Fountain during restoration
As Rome's baroque Trevi Fountain opened, tourists got a close look at the statue of Oceanus and his horse-drawn chariot.
Rotorua council takes 'hard line' on non-consented emergency housing motels
Will Rotorua motels house the homeless for another year? Commissioner to consider evidence, following emergency housing motel hearing.
Native Nations: Indigenous Tourism
Nadine Toe Toe has recently returned from a cross-cultural exchange where she led a group of rangatahi to Australia and Canada to learn about indigenous tourism. Audio
Hoteliers keeping the bed tax dream alive
Momentum is growing for a national bed tax that could see people paying extra to help cover tourism-related costs. Audio
Auckland's tourism sector in a crisis - hotel owner
The head of Sudima Hotels and Hind management Les Morgan said the country is falling behind with tourism - and other industry leaders agree New Zealand doesn't have a sustainable funding model. As… Audio
Disney themed cruise ship to visit New Plymouth
Mickey, Donald, Goofy and the gang will sail into New Plymouth this summer for the first time.
Tourism sector told to make travel easier
The industry is being urged to also prepare for more "digital natives" to be arriving at NZ's doors in the future.
Tourism industry urged to embrace new technology
The tourism industry is being urged to embrace technology and prepare for more digital natives to be arriving at their doors. A new industry report suggests the visitor experience will be quite… Audio
