AJ Hackett Bungy New Zealand invited Tourism Ticker’s Paul Yandall to the launch to industry of its EpicShot camera system at SkyCity’s Sky Tower.
The operator says the system can dramatically cut experience capture costs for operators and allow instant photo and video sharing for customers.
China carrier Sichuan Airlines has touched down in Auckland from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport for the first time since 2020.
The operator ramps up its Auckland offer and continues to invest in Australia as a “superb” peak season draws to a close.
Passenger numbers at Auckland Airport reached 1.69 million in March 2024, up 12% from the previous year and a recovery of 90.4% compared with the same month in pre-Covid 2019.
A delegation of West Coast operators has met with tourism partners in Auckland to promote the southern region to key international markets.
An iguana and turtle stolen from Ti Point Reptile park at Leigh, north of Auckland, have been returned to their homes.
Stardome Observatory & Planetarium is reopening its EWB Zeiss Telescope to the public on Friday after months of repairs.
Around two dozen Kiwi tourism operators from Auckland and Queenstown have landed in the United States to promote a New Zealand ‘combo’ experience.
Hospitality industry leaders are in Auckland for the inaugural Pacific Hospitality Forum starting today at Cordis Auckland.
The Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand says Auckland Airport’s upgrade plans are “grandiose and unnecessary”.
Eden Park’s carpark has played host to a “vibrant community marketplace” on Sunday.
Occupancy across Auckland’s hotel market fell sharply as summer ended and autumn took hold, according to figures from STR.
More than 220,000 visitors flowed into Auckland Stadiums’ three venues, Go Media Stadium Mt Smart, Western Springs Stadium, and North Harbour Stadium.
Chris Simpson is resigning from his role as head of major events at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.
Auckland Rose Park Hotel has received a 4-star accreditation from Qualmark after conducting multi-million dollar refurbishment and upgrades.
The proposal to develop the world’s first heated surf wave pool attraction secures consent to acquire Auckland land.
Explore Group has launched a direct ferry service to the Man O’ War Vineyard on Waiheke Island.
More than 90,000 people are expected to visit Auckland Showgrounds for the annual Royal Easter Show in Auckland this holiday weekend.
Fierce airline competition on North American routes has driven a 12% fall in airfares and a record number of arrivals from that region at Auckland Airport.
Regional Tourism New Zealand’s annual ITO event this week has attracted record numbers.
Earlybird registrations for the New Zealand Cruise Association Conference are now open.
The New Zealand International Convention Centre will host the International Dairy Federation’s (IDF) World Dairy Summit in 2026.
Grand Millennium Auckland has opened two new venues in its dining precinct.
The airline will pause its direct services for almost seven months due to the ongoing Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 engine issue.
Auckland, Rotorua and Queenstown are the top New Zealand destinations for Kiwi holidaymakers over Easter, according to Booking.com.
Auckland’s central city will come alive in green, white and orange for the St Patrict’s Parade and Festival this Sunday.
Regulatory action has been disappointing as CEO but he says it is SkyCity’s responsibility to deliver safe gaming.
Eden Park says it has broken attendance records with more than 100,000 people attending concerts by pop singer Pink over the weekend.
A new international food festival will debut next month as part of Auckland Council’s World of Cultures Festival.
More than 1,000 performers will converge on Auckland’s Western Springs Park this weekend, 9-10 March, for the annual Pasifika Festival.
The new Soho Hotel in Auckland will open at Mount Roskill on 7 March.
Attracting business and major events, securing funding and reviewing Auckland’s destination strategy are the top priorities for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Annie Dundas.
The Auckland and Queenstown-based operator has fought its way back from Covid impacts and the Auckland floods to return more colourful than ever but challenges remain.
Air Chathams says increasing prices at Auckland Airport will squeeze demand for regional connections across the country, hurting smaller airlines.
Port of Auckland says it is on track for a record cruise season and it has extended the berth blackout period for ships to minimise ferry disruptions.
The Sky Tower recorded a 31% increase in visitation.
JW Marriott has opened bookings for the first 40 rooms upgraded as part of its multimillion-dollar refurbishment project.
The multi-million dollar Odyssey Senroy Maze has reopened in Auckland’s Sky World Entertainment Centre.
The consultancy says it is only some regional markets that are seeing RevPAR that matches or exceeds the 21% CPI increase and 25% wage growth seen since the pandemic.
Auckland Airport has achieved Level 4 Airport Carbon Accreditation from Airports Council International.
JW Marriott Auckland has opened bookings for its renovated meeting spaces for events from April onwards.
More than 130 partners have helped to raise $2m for Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s Destination Partnership Programme in just over six months since its launch.
Auckland Airport passenger movements, including transits, totalled 1.71 million in January 2024.
Auckland has more than 15 festivals on the way over the next two months.
Fletcher Building chief executive Ross Taylor has resigned and will depart later this year.
Auckland Airport is expanding its food waste composting scheme at its domestic terminal to now include some parts of the food and beverage areas of the international terminal.
The New Zealand International Convention Centre has secured the International Confederation of Principals’ Convention in 2026.
The government says it will scrap Auckland’s regional fuel tax on 30 June 2024.
The boutique luxury Hotel DeBrett building on Auckland’s High Street has sold for $21m, says Colliers.
