Auckland’s hotels and motels had their busiest August on MBIE’s current records, with guest nights across the region up 12.7 per cent on a year earlier. Figures in MBIE’s Accommodation…
July visitor arrivals beat 2019 for the first time, but Queenstown Airport added 9,959 visitors to Auckland’s 7,783 and Auckland’s share of arrivals fell to 59.4 per cent.
The government has put $5 million into six international tourism campaigns, and Auckland’s destination agency leads the biggest partnership of the round.
The 2026/27 cruise season opened in Auckland on Saturday with the Crown Princess, and Princess Cruises used the day to commit to doubling its New Zealand port calls from 2028/29.
National has ruled out the accommodation levy Auckland’s hotel sector asked for, leaving the city’s regional deal commitment and its events funding in limbo.
Tataki Auckland Unlimited has released a ten year roadmap to make Auckland a preferred cruise turnaround port, launched as national port calls sit at their lowest since the pandemic.
Auckland sold 520,500 room nights in June, the strongest June on record, with hotels capturing all the growth while motels and apartments went backwards.
Auckland’s best known outdoor concert site has a new name, a new identity and four months of building work ahead of it. Tātaki Auckland Unlimited unveiled the Te Wai Ōrea…
Auckland Airport handled 722,000 international passenger movements in June, down 4 per cent, as seat capacity cuts and depressed Middle East routes weighed on the total.
New Zealand welcomed 203,300 overseas visitors in May 2026, up 12,700 on the same month a year earlier, and the figures released by Stats NZ on 14 July point to…
New Zealand has joined the MICHELIN Guide for the first time, and Auckland was at the centre of the moment. The inaugural MICHELIN Guide New Zealand 2026 selection was revealed…
A local guide to the best hotels in Auckland for 2026, from waterfront luxury at the Park Hyatt and InterContinental to the top boutique and family stays.
The national business events trade show MEETINGS 2026 drew more than 700 buyers and 253 exhibitors to Auckland’s new convention centre, with around 8,000 appointments and forward bookings flowing into…
From the brand new Radisson RED to the waterfront InterContinental, here are the five newest hotels to open in Auckland and who each one suits.
Auckland has locked in three more years as the home of New Zealand’s largest business events trade show, with organisers confirming that MEETINGS will stay at the New Zealand International…
MEETINGS 2026 opens at Auckland’s NZICC from 16 June, New Zealand’s largest business events showcase, with 600 buyers and a direct line to the city’s hotels.
Auckland Airport’s April monthly traffic update, released on the NZX on 15 May, shows Chinese nationals walking through the international arrivals doors 25 percent more often than they did a…
New Zealand recorded 358,900 international visitor arrivals in March, the highest March result in seven years, according to figures Stats NZ released on 14 May. The total sat 47,100 ahead…
Malaysia Airlines and Tourism New Zealand have signed a two-year marketing partnership aimed at lifting visitor numbers between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, in a move that should keep the city’s…
New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event, TRENZ, returns to Auckland next week for the first time in nearly a decade, with around 1,200 delegates expected at the New Zealand…
Auckland’s hotel and dining scene gains a new flagship next week with the opening of Aka, billed as Australasia’s largest outdoor rooftop venue, atop the Radisson RED Auckland on Lorne…
Auckland is a city that thrives on its edges—where lush landscapes meet urban structures, where quiet coastlines frame a bustling centre, and where, in recent years, 5 star hotels in…
A groundbreaking tourism project has been launched in Queenstown Lakes, spearheaded by a $25 million investment from the New Zealand government. This ambitious initiative aims to bolster the region’s appeal…
According to the latest data from Nielsen, Australia continues to be the favourite travel destination for New Zealanders. The comprehensive survey, conducted by Nielsen in early 2024, highlights key trends…
Auckland’s hospitality industry is undergoing a major transformation with the opening of several luxury hotels in the city. This expansion reflects a growing demand for high-end accommodations and underscores the…
Construction of the Kawarau Gorge Trail, a major development in New Zealand’s cycling and hiking infrastructure, is underway, linking Queenstown and Cromwell through a 32-kilometre route. This trail promises to…
In a significant move towards sustainability, Air New Zealand has announced the selection of BETA Technologies’ ALIA CTOL (Conventional Take-Off and Landing) as its first all-electric next-generation aircraft. This decision…
Air New Zealand has been recognized as the world’s safest airline by Airlineratings.com. It’s a significant achievement that underscores the carrier’s long-standing commitment to safety and operational excellence. This accolade…
Auckland’s hospitality landscape is evolving with the addition of new luxury accommodations, enhancing the city’s appeal as a premium destination. The Pullman Auckland Airport, which opened its doors in December…
The New Zealand Warriors, a team known for their resilience and passionate fanbase, are in preliminary discussions to play a groundbreaking match in Las Vegas in 2025. This potential game,…