A review into New Zealand’s IVS arrivals data has uncovered some glaring oversights, the industry says.A scathing review into the legitimacy and reliability of the New Zealand government&rsqu…
Canberra: The Australian town overrun by kangaroos
Driving through the Canberra suburb of Ainslie about 9pm, a mob of about 20 kangaroos hopped across the road. They took their time, lazily eyeing my car.Just for the record, Ainslie is not out in t…
Rotorua: Zipping through the Dansey Reserve canopy rope course
Eli Orzessek takes to the trees in a Rotorua Forest and manages to hold on to both camera and stomach.In woodlands outside Rotorua, the quiet stillness of the forest is punctuated by occasional scr…
Tourism from BRIC nations plays major role in South Africa’s economy
South Africa’s tourism industry has been buoyed by the BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India and China) nations. This is according to an economic assessment by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) Strategy&…
New Zealand’s most exclusive – and expensive – luxury lodges
New Zealand is a favourite holiday destination for the rich and famous – and the proof can be found in the number of luxury lodges dotted around the country’s most stunning scenic spots…
Occupancies, RevPAR both climb in latest government AAM results
Occupancy at Australia’s luxury hotels and resorts skyrocketed over the 2016-17 reporting year.Three out of every four hotel rooms were full each night on average during the 2016-17 reporting…
TAA calls for greater government action on short-term letting regulation
TAA Chairman Peter Tudehope warned against complacency at the 2018 TAA Awards in Sydney.Tourism Accommodation Australia chairman Peter Tudehope has urged the NSW government to remain vigilant regar…
UK sees strong growth in overseas arrivals for 2017
The UK saw strong growth in 2017 from a mix of overseas visitor markets including China, Australia, the Gulf Cooperation Council, India and the US, underpinning a record year for inbound tourism.Ne…
Ethical traveller: The tide is turning against plastic
Meet the Dolpo-paA remote outpost of the Himalayas which missed out on the adventure travel boom will have the chance to try its hand at tourism from November when a Scottish businessman leads the …
‘Utterly ridiculous’: Waverley Council wants to ban surfing at Bondi Beach
Every day tourists flock from around the world to catch a glimpse of Australia’s most photographed and lauded natural beauties.But Sydney’s Bondi Beach isn’t just a drawcard for i…