International arrivals marooned at 86% of pre-pandemic levels last year, while tourism promotional spend focuses on breaking into the non-summer market.
Removing ‘overly cautious’ pharmaceutical advertising prohibitions could be a $30m annual shot in the arm as the Auckland convention centre comes on stream, business events sector says.
Tail of the Covid pandemic border closures is proving to be a lengthy one.
There’s about zero chance of a GST exclusion for inbound tourism operators despite a sympathetic ear by Tourism Minister Louise Upston.
US airlines could be forced to deploy excess capacity into markets like Australia and New Zealand, says airline body.
Biofouling concerns and a difficult and expensive regulatory regime has set the NZ cruise season back seven years, industry says.
An influx of production crew and other US visitors has been a factor in pushing up Queenstown’s hotel rates to record levels.