Articles tagged “new zealand”

Today's podcast looks at labor strikes at U.S. hotels, Southwest’s activist investors, and New Zealand’s new fees for tourists.

New Zealand's government doesn't think the increased entry fee will put off travelers, but it just made the country's ongoing efforts to to make a full recovery from the pandemic a bit more difficult.

For years, China has been the gift that kept on giving to global tourism, sending millions of its citizens to explore, shop and snap selfies worldwide. Now, it's telling global travelers, "Your turn!" And if visa hassles are a deal-breaker, the country knows that removing them can only sweeten the deal.

Americans and Canadians have long held winter as not a good time to travel to New Zealand. The island's tourism bureau is confident it can bust this myth.

An intense battle for transpacific passengers is underway, with Air New Zealand having to work hard to maintain its historically strong market position. 

Business travel may finally return to pre-pandemic levels in 2024, and a boost in flight connectivity is helping.

The Chinese traveler's slow return continues to impact global travel. But adventure tourism operators are optimistic they'll be parachuting into newly opened group travel countries like Australia.

After facing some of the longest wait times, Indian applicants for the U.S. visa finally have much reason to cheer.

STR said the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 had given hotels around Australia and New Zealand a performance boost during the usually quiet winter season.

After years of strict lockdowns, Australia has a run of international sporting events which will support the nation's tourism return.