The landmark AUD$700 million Hilton Surfers Paradise complex on Queensland's Gold Coast today officially opened its doors, making it the newest leisure property for Hilton Hotels & Resorts in Australia, and the first Hilton property in the country to offer a combination of guest rooms and hol

Popular campervan brand Britz has staged an exciting welcome for thousands of international sports fans touching down in New Zealand this week, who will be pouring into Britz branches to commence their exciting rugby adventure.

The Holiday Accommodation Parks Association New Zealand (HAPNZ) has launched a mobile version of its website m.holidayparks.co.nz ready for the tens of thousands of international visitors and Kiwis travelling throughout New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011.

Blanket Bay wins the title of "New Zealand's Best Lodge" at the coveted HM Awards 2011.

By Kip Brook, Word of Mouth Media NZ

Shut your eyes. Imagine lazing in a steamy hot tub with someone special. The sun is setting over the picture postcard snow-capped mountains. Not a sound can be heard but the occasional bellbird call.

Overseas trips by New Zealand residents numbered 231,600 in July 2011, a record for any month, Statistics New Zealand said today. The latest figure easily surpassed the previous high of 210,000 in September 2010.

Planning a holiday? Most travellers look to travel websites, family and friends or the latest magazines for inspiration when arranging their next trip. However, consulting the Cosmos might open up a whole new world of options for even the most experienced traveller.

Following Queenstown's Great Hotel Giveaway last week, now there are even more great reasons to book a holiday to New Zealand's spectacular four season lake and alpine resort during September and October.

Emirates, the Dubai-based international airline, continues to expand its list of Airbus A380 destinations, with Kuala Lumpur, the capital of Malaysia, set to welcome the superjumbo on December 1.

New Zealand wine brand Brancott Estate, is celebrating its proud Official Sponsorship of RWC 2011 with the recent launch of the Brancott Estate Stay Curious Tour.