Unexpected drop in tourism receipts in September
[InTime News] Although tourism arrivals and receipts for January-September show an increase of 4% and 9% respectively year-on-year,…
Rakaia’s gigantic salmon statue hooked for a makeover
Experts have figured out how to move the giant Rakaia Salmon statue for a $300,000 refurbishment, but its…
Some regions to benefit from multi-million-dollar tourism boost
Stats NZ’s latest figures reveal international tourism is almost back to pre-covid levels, driven largely by Australians hopping…
Tongariro National Park tracks to reopen after devastating fire
The Tongariro Alpine Crossing, and other popular walks at Tongariro National Park, will reopen on Monday following a…
Riches from outer space lure meteor hunters to the Sahara Desert
When a fireball from space crashed into the rocky plains of southeast Morocco in September, Mohamed Benitjit topped…
Morocco is a Booming Meteorite Hunting Hub
When a fireball from space crashed into the rocky plains of southeast Morocco in September, Mohamed Benitjit topped…
$4.5m for Rotorua tourism campaigns as Government aims to lure overseas visitors
The campaign is in partnership with China’s largest online travel agency, Ctrip, and North Island regional tourism organisations.…
Classic New Zealand Wine Trail gets NZ$991k in tourism push
The New Zealand Government has cashed $5.9m into the tourism and hospitality sectors in WellingtonNZ and partner regions…
Indonesia tourism sector faces uphill task to overcome chronic challenges
Tourists pose for a photograph on Padar Island near Labuan Bajo, Indonesia. Despite its rich variety of attractions and…
Egyptian Inflation Quickens After Hike in Fuel Prices
Egyptian inflation quickened for the first time since May on the back of a surprise jump in rents,…
City of Melbourne rejects Mildura’s attempt to return ‘Yellow Peril’ home
The City of Melbourne has rejected the regional Victorian town of Mildura’s quest to bring “home” Melbourne’s controversial…
US travellers scramble to adjust as airlines cut flights due to shutdown
Hundreds of flight cancellations spread across the US as airlines began complying with the Federal Aviation Administration’s unprecedented…