Air New Zealand will further expand its Pacific Rim network with the launch of direct flights from Auckland to Manila in the Philippines from December.The new year round service will operate three …
Review of Australia’s backpacker tax welcomed
Australia’s tourism industry is supportive of the review of the proposed backpacker tax, which has been announced by the Federal Government.This week, Australia’s Minister for Tourism a…
TIA: New Zealand’s Labour Party misfires on immigration policy
Any ban on overseas chefs working in New Zealand would have disastrous consequences for the tourism industry and the economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.The policy posi…
New Rules Are Coming to Keep People from Disturbing Dolphins in Hawaii
This photo provided by Murdoch University dolphin researcher Julian Tyne shows people swimming near dolphins in Makako Bay in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. Julian Tyne via AP / Picture taken under NOAA perm…
Air New Zealand, United to revenue share on Pacific routes
Air New Zealand and United Airlines have entered into a revenue sharing agreement, further deepening the longstanding alliance between the two airlines.Under the revenue sharing alliance the carrie…
ICC Sydney on track for December 2016 opening
ICC Sydney received a visit from NSW Premier Mike Baird and Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Andrew Constance this week to celebrate a major milestone in the delivery of Sydney’s con…
New York City forecasting almost 60 million visitors in 2016
New York City is expected to welcome a high of 59.7 million visitors in 2016, making it the seventh consecutive year for record-breaking tourism.The announcement was made by NYC & Company at IT…
New Zealand Looks to Golf Tourism to Boost Foreign Visitation
Promotional image of Kauri Cliffs resort and golf course. Kauri Cliffs New Zealand has two of the world’s greatest golf courses. Thanks to Californian financier Ric Kayne, it may soon count a…
Hawaii Bill Would Start to Restore Waikiki Beach
This February 2016 photo shows significant erosion where once there was an uninterrupted shore of sand. Marina Riker / AP Despite being one of Hawaii’s most iconic beaches, many visitors don&…
Fiji Airways ready to welcome Aussies back to paradise
With the sun now shining following the devastation from TC Winston, Fiji Airways has launched its ‘Right Here, Right Now’ mega sale with the message that the airline’s home nation…