http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.rss.news.yahoo.com/news/ Travel News en-au Copyright (c) 2009 Yahoo! Inc. All rights reserved. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:18:23 GMT http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091119/11/fru5.html Three of Aucklands key tourism operators have been rated the best in Australasia at the 2009 World Travel Awards announced a few days ago in London. /091119/11/fru5.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:23:00 GMT http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091119/11/frul.html Phil Keoghan, presenter of TVs The Amazing Race was back in his hometown Christchurch this week to meet staff in the i-SITE Visitor Centre and help launch a new campaign focusing on their local knowledge. /091119/11/frul.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:20:00 GMT Phil Keoghan visits Christchurch i-SITE FOURCORNERS http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091118/11/fqwc.html Queenstown continues to remain firmly on the map for the Australian backpacker and adventure traveller with several thousand seeking advice before visiting here. /091118/11/fqwc.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 04:09:00 GMT http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091117/7/fqqw.html The multi-million dollar Hilton Lake Taupo officially opens its doors to guests today. /091117/7/fqqw.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:29:00 GMT The newly-opened Hilton Lake Taupo. Hilton Lake Taupo. http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091116/11/fpye.html Queenstowns AJ Hackett Bungy has won a coveted golden backpack after being voted Best Tour/Activity in New Zealand. /091116/11/fpye.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:11:00 GMT http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091117/7/fpzm.html If you thought that eco tourism meant hut-dwelling, tree-hugging, eating stewed pulses and holding hands whilst skipping in circles, forget it. The environmental race to arms is on. Two of the world's leading hoteliers are pioneering the challenge to provide luxury resorts, with a conscience. /091117/7/fpzm.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:37:00 GMT Luxury resorts with a conscience. Karen Lawson http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091111/11/fmtx.html For the second year running, New Zealand has taken the top spot at the prestigious Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards. /091111/11/fmtx.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:33:00 GMT http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091111/11/fmsj.html Tourism operators looking to grow their international business are invited to apply to attend TRENZ 2010 the New Zealand tourism industrys annual international showcase. /091111/11/fmsj.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:03:00 GMT http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091111/11/fm95.html Canterburys appeal as a South Island ski and spring holiday hub has boosted the number of visitors staying in the region during September, for the fifth month in a row. /091111/11/fm95.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:45:00 GMT http://au.rd.yahoo.com/rss/default/*http://nz.travel.yahoo.com/091111/11/fm81.html Tourism operators will face levy increases of between 30% and more than 100% if proposed ACC changes go ahead, putting significant strain on a industry already trading through difficult times says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar. /091111/11/fm81.html Wed, 11 Nov 2009 04:27:00 GMT