Luxury

New Zealand’s newest luxury hotel, the Westin Auckland at Lighter Quay, opened its doors on 18 June 2007 – the first five-star property to open in Auckland for two years.

Queenstown has launched its first international standard five-star hotel spa.

Hapuku Lodge has just announced an eco package that will see the carbon footprint of their guests completely offset by a tree planting initiative.

Lake Tekapo’s multi million dollar Bluewater Resort due to open in November is to be managed by a leading Australasian hotel operator.

Hotel Hingarae, a futuristic six-star development, is to be built on the western slopes of Lake Taupo.

A bus tour for $1000 a day or a luxury three-day Wellington team tour for $30,500 are part of a new package being offered to tap into the lucrative international incentive market.

New Zealand ports are preparing for another busy cruise ship season, as more and more tourists take to the sea.

Readers of the highly acclaimed Condé Nast Traveller magazine rated New Zealand as their favourite country in the world as part of the 2008 Reader’s Travel Awards.

A New Zealand winemaker has scooped the world’s largest wine competition winning the top red wine award.

New Zealand wines have won a record 11 gold medals at the 2008 International Wine and Spirit Competition in London.