Iran conflict, higher airfares: Can tourism keep its momentum into next summer?

PremiumTom RaynelMultimedia Business Reporter·NZ Herald·19 May, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌Tourism Industry Aotearoa's chief executive Rebecca Ingram. Photo / Michael Craig

The head of Tourism Industry Aotearoa is calling for “continuity” from political parties ahead the 2026 election amid uncertainty from the conflict in Iran.

More than 1200 tourism operators, international travel buyers, media and industry leaders will descend on Auckland’s International Convention Centre for tourism trade show Trenz 2026 this

Iran conflict, higher airfares: Can tourism keep its momentum into next summer?

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