NZ’s Queenstown Lakes to pioneer tourism research

A team of experts in New Zealand’s Queenstown Lakes will develop a cutting-edge visitation model for optimal tourism management.

9 July, 2024

Queenstown moving closer to carbon zero

Aiming to become the first carbon-zero tourism destination in the world, the adventure capital of New Zealand is continuing to tick the boxes. 

17 April, 2024

Air New Zealand named world’s safest airline

Air New Zealand has been crowned the world’s safest airline for 2024, pipping Qantas for the coveted top spot.

8 January, 2024

Business event interest in Queenstown soars

Known for its adventure activities, stunning vistas and world-class accommodations and events venues, the South Island city is ready to welcome back business events.

7 April, 2022

New Holiday Inn opens in Queenstown

Holiday Inn’s newest flagship hotel offers 182 rooms and suites, a ‘next-generation’ lobby, and four flexible meeting spaces.

9 December, 2021

Queenstown’s ‘remarkable’ new hotel and events venue

Opening early December, the flagship Holiday Inn will offer 182 rooms and four flexible meeting spaces.

2 November, 2021

Queenstown welcomes new 227-room hotel

The property is set to attract leisure and business travellers alike.

24 June, 2020

Gibbston Valley Winery unveils lodge and spa

The new lodge will combine fine wine, culinary excellence and personal service.

15 October, 2019

Destination feature: Queenstown

Famous natural landscapes, small-town accessibility and adrenaline-inducing adventure collide.

1 October, 2019

Registration opens for CINZ Conference

The “inspiring” speaker program will tackle topics of resilience and leadership.

6 August, 2019

Queenstown wins major adventure conference

Leading tourism researchers will head to the Southern Hemisphere for the first time.

14 March, 2019

Queenstown’s Hotel St Moritz unveils a fresh new look

Get your first look at the multi-million dollar refurbishment here.

26 September, 2017

New Zealand to get more Holiday Inn hotels

InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) is adding two more Holiday Inn hotels in New Zealand.

27 July, 2016

Queenstown to get $10K per night waterfront suite

Queenstown’s waterfront is about to get a NZD$10,000 per night suite that overlooks Lake Wakatipu.

8 April, 2015

Fun idea: Vortex 12D motion theatre

Queenstown’s only 12D motion theatre is now open.

5 June, 2014

Detox retreat to open near Queenstown

Opening just in the nick of time for New Year detox, Aro Ha intensive detox and wellness retreat is opening near Queenstown in January 2014.

28 November, 2013

Swiss-Belhotel opens first NZ property

Swiss-Belhotel International has taken over a resort at Coronet Peak in Queenstown and will undertake a full rebrand.

21 August, 2013

Three new Convention Centres proposed for NZ

New Zealand could have three new convention centres up and running by 2019, says Conventions and Incentives New Zealand chief executive Alan Trotter at the opening of MEETINGS 2013 in Auckland yesterday.

26 June, 2013

Convene South registrations now open

Registration is now open for organisers of meetings, functions and conferences to find a ‘new view’ of the South Island and what it has to offer at Convene South

9 June, 2013

Touch of Spice wows travel crowd in New Zealand

Queenstown-based creative event company Touch of Spice ‘wowed’ the world’s top travel industry experts at the prestigious TRENZ 2013 farewell function last week.

4 May, 2013