10 year old collects 30,000 signatures to play tribute to his dad killed by a tourist driver:  Petition: Tourists in New Zealand should not drive without a test

The 10-year-old New Zealand road safety campaigner will visit Parliament today, with brother Cody by his side, to present the petition of more than 30,000 signatures to Associate Minister of ...

Serko First Tech Stock to List on NZX in 2014

Serko Limited (Serko) announces its shares will commence trading on the NZX Main Board at 11am today (NZST) under the ticker code ‘SKO’.

Major earthquake recorded in the Kermadec Island Region of New Zealand

A strong 7.2 earthquake was meaured at 19.19 UTC time or at 7.19 at the epic center by USGS in the Raoul Island and Kermadec Island Region of New Zealand.

New Zealand Tourism is pleased with strong arrivals from key markets

Continued growth in holiday arrivals from Australia, USA and Germany and a strong rebound from Japan have driven a solid autumn, with total holiday arrivals up 12.8 per cent for the month of ...

Solomon Islands: MICE industry a key driver for tourism development

Honiara, 23 June 2014 – The Solomon Islands Visitors Bureau (SIVB) has unveiled its plans to position the destination as a new and very alternative venue for the international MICE market.

Brisbane Airport Corporation launches comprehensive ‘China Strategy’

As part of a broader suite of business development plans, Brisbane Airport Corporation (BAC) has launched a comprehensive ‘China Strategy’ in a major push to increase air services into ...

Fiji Airways announces three major inflight upgrades

SUVA, Fiji – Fiji Airways, Fiji’s national airline, has announced a suite of changes that will greatly enhance passenger inflight accommodations and allow travelers to begin their Fijian ...

New marketing agreement to increase business events from Australia

Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) has today announced a marketing agreement with The Australasian Society of Association Executives (AuSAE), aimed at growing the number of Australian business events in ...

Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge not number one tourism landmark in Australia:  What is the top landmark for Australian Tourism?

What is the top landmark for Australian Tourism? Neither the Great Barrier Reef nor Uluru made the top 10.

The Sydney Opera House and Harbour Bridge only ranked second and third best.

Western Australia Tourism Conflict: Lobster Fishing and hotels

In Western Australia Rock Lobster fishermen working near the Abrolhos islands, off the Geraldton coast, say they're concerned about potential tourist accommodation being set up along side their ...

Australian tour operators reaping rewards of recent royal tour

The Wills and Kate effect has sparked a business boost for tourism operators, who are reaping the rewards of the recent royal tour.

Domestic visitors give Auckland's tourism major boost

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Auckland’s tourism industry has experienced a strong autumn led by more Kiwis visiting the region, with domestic guest nights up 10 percent in April compared to the same ...

International science symposium heading to Wellington

WELLINGTON, New Zealand - A consortium of researchers led by the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (NIWA) has won the rights to host the 7th International Symposium on Submarine ...

Western Australia: Culinary tourism high on the agenda

New independent research, commissioned by Tourism Research Australia and Tourism Western Australia, shows an increased focus on culinary tourism is in line with visitor trends and ...

Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands, Set to Open in 2017:  Four Points by Sheraton expands in Melbourne, Australia

SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA – As Starwood continues its aggressive growth in Australia and the Pacific, it announced that Four Points by Sheraton Melbourne Docklands, which is set to open in 2017.

Tasmania Port Arthur's new cruise ship jetty makes visits easier

While most visitors to Australian Port Arthur in Tasmania today come via road, during convict times all people and goods were transported by sea.

Sheraton expands in the Pacific with new Fiji resort

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc today announced its global powerhouse Sheraton has expanded its resorts portfolio with the opening of Sheraton Resort & Spa, Tokoriki Island, ...

Tourism Tonga marketing under new leadership

The government organization Tourism Tonga is responsible for marketing Tonga as a tourism destination. The Kingdom of Tonga is an independent country in the Southern Pacific Island.

Real Tonga airlines replaces aircraft after security warnings by New Zealand

Tonga's regional airline, "Real Tonga," is replacing its Chinese-made aircraft, which put it at loggerheads with the New Zealand government.

Jetstar celebrates fifth domestic birthday

AUCKLAND, New Zealand - Jetstar Airways is marking the fifth anniversary of the launch of domestic flights in New Zealand.

Crocodiles repeat attack on visitors at Australian Kakadu National Park Northern Territory:  Tourists warned about deadly crocodile attacks in Australia

The Kakadu National Park, southeast of Darwin, is a popular tourist destination, perhaps even a deadly tourism attraction.

Fiji Airways Group launches subsidiary carrier

NADI, Fiji – A complete rebranding is currently underway for Pacific Sun.

Sea World crowned Australia's most popular tourist attraction

Australia's Gold Coast claimed three of the top four spots in a new tourism study released yesterday, with Sea World crowned Australia’s most popular tourist attraction of all-time.

Melbourne to become global center of public health in 2017

MELBOURNE, Australia - Minister for Tourism and Major Events, Louise Asher and Minister for Health and Ageing, David Davis today announced that Melbourne has secured the right to host the 15th ...

Police: Drunk tourist lucky to be alive

TAURANGA, New Zealand - Police and coastguard staff say two tourists who took a drunken early morning harbor swim from Tauranga to Mt Maunganui are lucky to be alive.

Technical issues: Chinese MH370 search ship returns to port

The massive Indian Ocean search for the Malaysia Airlines plane which disappeared on March 8 carrying 239 people has so far failed to find any sign of the Boeing 777.

Indonesian volcano eruption causes major interruption for Australian aviation

Tourists and business travelers wanting to fly out of Darwin in Northern Australia became the last victim of an Indonesian volcano outbreak.

Cruise ship expansion for the Australian Pacific Market

This announcement is an emphatic statement about Carnival Australia's confidence and leadership in the Australian cruise market and reaffirmation of P&O Cruises’ status as Australia's iconic ...

Australian visitor dies while snorkelling in Fiji

SIGATOKA, Fiji - An Australian tourist died while snorkelling at the Coral Coast over the weekend.

Australian air crews mulling legal action over toxic fumes

Passengers and crew on Australian aircraft have been exposed to toxic fumes more than 1000 times over the past five years, according to a new Australian Transport Safety Bureau report.