WEB EXCLUSIVE: Even as Egypt returns to normality after violent protests last year, New Zealand operators say their tour numbers are still at an all-time low. But less tourists, lower costs and more breathing space should mean an easy sell, writes Hayley Barnett.

To celebrate the upcoming Melbourne Food and Wine Festival check out Tourism Victoria’s top food and drink trends for 2012.

Prince William and his Mrs have revolutionized old Britain and given the Queen a new lease on life. Rebecca Williams discovers the iconic attractions picking up new business and finds out what London has to offer in 2012.

As the largest archipelago in the world with over 17,500 tropical islands Indonesia is an explorers paradise and it’s an area that few Kiwis have discovered, writes Hayley Barnett.

Combine Hawaii’s natural appeal with increased seat capacity and a great exchange rate and it’s no wonder Kiwi visitor numbers are up 31 per cent year to date.

The Sunshine State brings a lot to the table outside of the gateway cities and with more Kiwis arriving than ever before, the tourism board wants visitors to spread out and enjoy the regional highlights, writes Rebecca Emery.