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Category - New Zealand Travel News
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New Zealand travel & tourism news for travelers and travel professionals. Latest travel and tourism news on New Zealand. New Zealand is a sovereign island country in the southwestern Pacific Ocean. The country has two main landmasses—the North Island, and the South Island —and around 600 smaller islands. It has a total land area of 268,000 square kilometres
Global Aviation News: New Airline Routes, Airport Chaos and Big Changes
Airlines are opening exciting new routes, airports are facing unexpected disruptions, and aviation...
Southwest Wants Travelers to Enter Airplane Mode, But Other Airlines Went Further
Southwest Airlines is offering more than 185 million Rapid Rewards points in a campaign encouraging...
Vanuatu launches first direct Christchurch flights as tourism recovery gains momentum
Vanuatu has expanded its direct air links with New Zealand through Solomon Airlines’ inaugural Port...
Only 89 Tourism Aid Projects Worldwide Target Climate Change, New Research Finds
A new study analyzing 842 tourism-related aid projects worth $13.13 billion found only 89...
Ōmārama: New Zealand’s “Place of Light” Is No Longer a Secret
Ōmārama, a tiny alpine town in New Zealand’s South Island, is emerging as one of the country’s most...
The New Global Road Trip: How Motorhome Travel Is Redefining Tourism From America to Australia
Motorhome travel is transforming global tourism, offering travelers freedom, flexibility, and...
Global Conflicts Send Shockwaves Through Tourism—From the Middle East to New Zealand
Global conflicts are no longer localized tourism crises. From Europe to Southeast Asia—and as far...
Radisson RED Auckland Opens in New Zealand, Bringing Bold Design and the Country’s Largest Rooftop Space
Radisson Hotel Group has officially launched Radisson RED Auckland, marking both the brand’s debut...
LGBTQ Tourism Shifts Away from the United States as New Global Winners Emerge
Malta, Spain, Portugal, Canada, and New Zealand are emerging as leading LGBTQ-friendly travel...
Ascott Accelerates Asset-Light Growth with Record 19,000 Units Signed in 2025
The Ascott Limited, the lodging arm of CapitaLand Investment, recorded a milestone year in 2025...
OneReg Secures Strategic Investment from Air New Zealand to Accelerate Global Expansion
New Zealand-founded regulatory compliance platform OneReg has secured a strategic investment from...
From Venice to Everest: 25 Destinations Charging Tourists to Fight Overtourism
Which destinations charge tourists to avoid overcrowding?Venice, Machu Picchu, Bhutan, the...
New Zealand Tourism Set for a Comeback Summer
It's summer in New Zealand! New Zealand’s tourism sector is gearing up for a strong summer, with...
The Quiet List: The World’s Best Cities, Best Hotels for A Best Night’s Sleep
If travel is supposed to restore you, why do so many trips end with dark circles and a short fuse...
Why Your Doctor Should Prescribe Travel to These 10 Countries
Health insurances have one goal. Spending less money and allowing doctors to prescribe travel may...
Pacific Tsunami Center Warns Countries and Regions Around the Pacific
Chile, Costa Rica, French Polynesia, often known as Tahiti, Japan, Jarvis Island, Johnston Atoll...
New General Manager at QT Auckland
QT Hotels & Resorts has announced the appointment of Michael Stamboulidis as the General...
NZ Golden Visa Helps Wealthy Americans Escape Trump’s USA
Affluent Americans are at the forefront of capitalizing on New Zealand's newly introduced 'golden...
State of Emergency in New Zealand, Wellington Airport Closed
All flights at Wellington Airport have been cancelled, and residents are advised to avoid proximity...
Aotearoa Pride: Air New Zealand Rolls Out New Uniforms
New uniforms' striking patterns, vibrant colors, and exceptional design present the essence of...
New Zealand Airport Sets 3-Minute Limit for Goodbye Hugs
A newly-placed sign in the airport's drop-off area now informs travelers: "Maximum hug duration is...
Geography and Wine Crimes: Location, Location, Location
The International Wine and Spirit Competition approximated that counterfeiting and fraud...
What “The Wayfinder” mean for Destination Stewardship?
Miles Partnership and Destinations International Unveil the Wayfinder, the First Industry-Led...
TSA PreCheck Adds Aer Lingus, Air New Zealand, Ethiopian and Saudia
TSA PreCheck can be accessed by qualified passengers when leaving from a designated airport or when...
China: Visa-Free for Australian, Polish, New Zealand Visitors
Currently, travelers heading to the People's Republic of China mainland are required to secure a...
A Community Can Have Tourism, but Tourism Can’t Have a Community
The Māori people are the original Polynesian inhabitants of mainland New Zealand. They can trace...
New Zealand Tourists Arrested in Thailand for Alleged Assault on Police Officer
Neither the arrested men nor their lawyer have commented on the allegations.
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines Extend Alliance for Five Years
This extension strengthens the airlines' position in the region, offering passengers greater...
Aussies Flock to Indonesia, Toppling New Zealand as Top Travel Destination for the First Time
Whether this marks a permanent change or a temporary trend remains to be seen, but one thing is...
French Visa Tops Global Search Rankings, Declared Most Sought-After in the World
This finding aligns with the recent reports indicating that France has maintained its position as...
Air New Zealand Tops World’s Safest Airlines for 2024
These airlines exhibit a strong safety culture, ensuring secure travel experiences for passengers.
Revolutionary: Air New Zealand to Introduce High Speed Starlink Internet
Air New Zealand's international jets have Wi-Fi, except for specific leased planes, using...
Indian Tourists’ International Travel Surges in 2023
The Vietnamese capital, Hanoi, also made it to the list and secured the fifth position as a...
Air New Zealand Flight Disruptions Could Last for 2 Years
Customers affected by the disruptions do not need to proactively reach out to Air New Zealand; the...
NZ QT Queenstown Launches New Gallery and Restaurant
QT Queenstown hotel located on New Zealand’s South Island, has announced the launch of new art...
PATA Gold Awards 2023 Winners Announced
The famous PATA Gold Awards for 2023 were just announced and attracted 108 entries.
Accor Signs New Zealand Sebel Wellington Thorndon Hotel
The Sebel Wellington Thorndon is Accor's second The Sebel hotel in Wellington.
New Zealand & South Africa Fight in London paid by Qatar Airways
The fight between the two giants is between the New Zealand and South African rugby teams. Rugby...
Qatar Airways Cup: Springboks vs All Blacks
South Africa and New Zealand will be playing for a brand-new trophy, the Qatar Airways Cup.
Climate Goals Risk Air Connectivity for Australia and New Zealand
Aviation organizations have warned that Australia and New Zealand could face the most significant...
Holland America’s 2024-25 Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific Cruises
Three Holland America Line ships are set to explore the lush landscapes and natural wonders of...
Doha to Auckland Direct Flight on Qatar Airways
The direct Doha to Auckland service augments a number of new Qatar Airways routes announced in...
Benefiting for the next decade by new Radisson Hotel Partnership
Radisson Hotel Group is on the way to compete with larger groups, including Marriott in top markets...
United Launches Largest South Pacific Expansion in History
United Airlines announces new direct flight to Christchurch, New Zealand and other South Pacific...
Free Wifi on more Airlines: A New trend?
Free WIFI in the air could mean a speed of fewer than 1 Mbps on Nok Air, or 25-35 Mbps on JetBlue.
Pisces travel to Hawaii, Aries to Alaska, and what is your sign?
Aries love to travel to Alaska, Taurus to Los Angeles. What is your sign, and where do people with...
Regent Seven Seas Explorer not allowed to enter New Zealand
Due to strict maritime biosecurity rules, this issue may threaten the cruise sector in Australia...
New Zealand’s new quirky tourism campaign
The West Coast of New Zealand is hoping to pique the interest of travellers with a quirky new...
Avis and Accor partner across New Zealand and Australia
Accor, Australia and New Zealand’s largest hotel operator, has extended its partnership with Avis...
New Zealand appoints new European GSA partner
Flag carrier Air New Zealand has extended its partnership with Discover the World for GSA services.
Air New Zealand Appoints New GSA Partner in Europe
Flag carrier Air New Zealand has extended its partnership with Discover the World for GSA services...
New nonstop Auckland to New York flight on Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand's Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner touches down at the John F. Kennedy International Airport...
Holland America Line: Australia and New Zealand Grand Voyage Returns
94-day journey includes 43 port calls, Great Barrier Reef and Komodo Island Holland America Line is...
Disney Cruise Line: Special Vacations for Families and New Island Destination
At D23 Expo on Sunday, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products Chairman Josh D’Amaro shared...
New Samoa flights on Fiji Air, Qantas, Air NZ and Virgin Australia
Airlines ramp up their schedules in alignment with operational capacities, regulatory approvals and...
Ennismore announces four new hotels in New Zealand
The partnership will see the opening of four new hotels including a JO&JOE in Auckland, two TRIBE...
World Chocolate Day in New Zealand: Mövenpick answers SOS!
It's World Chocolate day. Mövenpick is Swiss, and the best chocolate in the world is from...
Hawaii Welcomes First Kiwi Travelers in Two-Plus Years
Hawaiian Airlines this weekend resumed its three-times-weekly service between Auckland Airport...
World’s most popular movie filming locations, according to TikTok
The best way to immerse yourself into the world of your favorite movie is to visit the exact...
New Zealand Superstar Ruby Tui passion for Accor and all.com
First New Zealand Accor Live Limitless Ambassador Ruby Tui is a media personality, a social change...
QT’s Brand Of Hotel Coming To Australia’s Newcastle
QT Hotels & Resorts, the designer hotel collection in Australia and New Zealand, will soon...
Mövenpick hotel brand coming to New Zealand
Accor’s premium Swiss-born hospitality brand, Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts, launches its first...
British desire to emigrate surges on soaring taxes and inflation
As UK taxes and prices spike, British desire to emigrate surges to new heights. UK Google searches...
Samoa is set to reopen its borders to international visitors
The Samoan Government has announced it will be reopening its border to international travelers from...
Want to study abroad? Top 10 countries for education revealed
School is very important to your children’s social development, so if you are moving...
Nonstop flight from Honolulu to Auckland on Hawaiian Airlines is back
Hawaiian Airlines today confirmed its long-awaited return to New Zealand on July...
New Zealand COVID cases surge but opening borders sooner
As the world starts to move again, New Zealand is easing its travel restrictions against COVID-19...
IATA: Strong improvement in airline safety performance
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released 2021 safety performance data for the...
The most naturally beautiful countries in the world named
The study analyzed countries around the globe on a series of natural wonders, including the number...
New Zealand will keep COVID-19 restrictions till October
New Zealand government will keep some COVID-19 curbs in effect until late 2022.
Australia top choice for Brits who want to emigrate
Australia was the most Googled country, with a combined 6,400 average monthly searches for terms...
Hawaii, Alaska, US West Coast now under Tsunami Advisory after Tonga volcanic Eruption
Today's eruption was one of the largest in decades, according to some assessments. It was the...
Japan joins US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand and Lithuania in 2022 Beijing Olympics boycott
The diplomatic boycott does not include Japanese athletes, who will continue to participate in the...
New Zealand man gets 10 COVID-19 vaccine jabs in a single day for cash
The bizarre over-vaccination scheme was apparently devised by the enterprising individual and...
First ever COVID-19 case reported in Tonga
Tonga's Prime Minister Pohiva Tu’i’onetoa said the government was planning to make an announcement...
New Zealand targets 90% vaccination rate to end restrictions
Fully vaccinated people will be able to reconnect with family and friends, go to bars and...
Princess Cruises cutting out Australia & New Zealand until January 27, 2022
The bad news continues for the cruise industry and for passengers in Australia or New Zealand, or...
New Zealand Cricket abruptly cancels Pakistan tour over security concerns
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) said the tour had been cancelled “unilaterally” by NZC despite...
The only Island Nation free of Coronavirus will remain closed
Soon after landing in Rarotonga you can be kayaking on the crystal clear lagoon, sipping on your...
