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Global tourism recovery hits 80% of pre-Covid, Asia Pacific 54% – UNWTO
17 May 2023   /

Global tourism recovery hits 80% of pre-Covid, Asia Pacific 54% – UNWTO

However, the majority of UNWTO’s panel of experts agreed that international tourism would not make a full recovery to 2019 levels until at least 2024 or later.


NZ to see “moderate” growth as travel recovers, fundamentals for APAC tourism strong – report
16 May 2023  

NZ to see “moderate” growth as travel recovers, fundamentals for APAC tourism strong – report

Across APAC, rapid urbanisation, technological advancements and a burgeoning middle class are contributing to the rise in outbound tourism,


China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum
15 May 2023   /

China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum

Visitor numbers from China are expected to pick up over winter, with good growth to be seen by summer.


APAC carriers see “robust momentum” in air travel – IATA
5 May 2023   /

APAC carriers see “robust momentum” in air travel – IATA

Asia Pacific carriers are seeing strong international air travel, according to the International Air Transport Association.


Asia Pacific carriers lead air travel growth – IATA
12 Apr 2023  

Asia Pacific carriers lead air travel growth – IATA

Asia Pacific carriers continued to lead air travel growth worldwide in February 2023, according to figures from the International Air Transport Association.


NZ showcased to India travel sellers
5 Apr 2023   /

NZ showcased to India travel sellers

More than 200 travel sellers in India have a stronger understanding of New Zealand destinations and experiences following a frontline training mission in the country.


TNZ: Appeal for NZ among active considerers at “all-time high”
3 Apr 2023   /

TNZ: Appeal for NZ among active considerers at “all-time high”

International consumers actively considering New Zealand as a destination are at an all-time high across key markets, according to new research from Tourism New Zealand.


Biosecurity boosted for Bali flights
30 Mar 2023   /

Biosecurity boosted for Bali flights

Biosecurity New Zealand is ramping up border security measures for passengers arriving on direct flights from Bali due to the threat of foot-and-mouth disease.


Air NZ resumes Auckland – Bali flights
29 Mar 2023  

Air NZ resumes Auckland – Bali flights

Air New Zealand is resuming non-stop flights between Auckland and Denpasar, Bali.


Strong growth expected for Asia Pacific arrivals – PATA
3 Mar 2023   /

Strong growth expected for Asia Pacific arrivals – PATA

Strong annual increases in inbound visitor numbers are expected in Asia Pacific this year, with between 383 million to 713 million international visitor arrivals.


Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready?
28 Feb 2023   /

Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready?

Tour groups will soon start arriving in volume but is the country ready to welcome back one of its most important source markets?


Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’
28 Feb 2023   /

Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’

The return of Chinese tourists and students will give New Zealand’s economy a welcome boost this year as domestic demand wanes, says Westpac.


Mahuta to promote tourism, trade, education in India
7 Feb 2023  

Mahuta to promote tourism, trade, education in India

Foreign Minister Nanaia Mahuta is travelling to India today as part of an effort to promote New Zealand’s tourism, trade and education interests.


On the Job: Kirner joins Cook Islands Tourism, Motive hire, board moves at TBOP, SkyCity …and more!
27 Jan 2023   /

On the Job: Kirner joins Cook Islands Tourism, Motive hire, board moves at TBOP, SkyCity …and more!

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 27 January.


Chinese FITs on their way with NZ desire strong…
23 Jan 2023   /

Chinese FITs on their way with NZ desire strong…

CTS’ Lisa Li says the first significant tranche of visitors will arrive for Easter but NZ must become more efficient at processing visas.


…as China grants permission for outbound group travel to NZ
23 Jan 2023  

…as China grants permission for outbound group travel to NZ

NZ is one of 20 countries selected as part of a pilot programme allowing travel agencies to restart outbound group travel.


NZ pilots welcome China reconnections
16 Jan 2023   /

NZ pilots welcome China reconnections

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association says the return of Air New Zealand’s services to China marks the close of a “traumatic” era for aviation during Covid.


Tourism’s contribution to Asia Pacific GDP outpaces emissions – WTTC
16 Jan 2023   /

Tourism’s contribution to Asia Pacific GDP outpaces emissions – WTTC

The travel and tourism sector’s emissions in Asia Pacific grew 4% between 2010 and 2019, while GDP rose an average of 7.3% during the same period, according to the World Travel & Tourism Council.


Easier access to NZ for frequent business visitors from Pacific – govt
9 Dec 2022   /

Easier access to NZ for frequent business visitors from Pacific – govt

Frequent business visitors and officials and diplomats travelling to New Zealand from Pacific Island Forum Countries and Kiribati will receive improved visa conditions when travelling to New Zealand.


Asia Pacific leads air travel growth – IATA
2 Dec 2022  

Asia Pacific leads air travel growth – IATA

Asia Pacific is leading the way in air travel growth, according to new figures from the International Air Transport Association.


APEC launches international travel info portal
21 Nov 2022   /

APEC launches international travel info portal

APEC has launched a new portal that provides high-level information summaries of information on international travel.


CIAL chief Malcolm Johns attending APEC
11 Nov 2022   /

CIAL chief Malcolm Johns attending APEC

Christchurch International Airport Limited chief executive Malcolm Johns is one of three business delegates representing New Zealand at the APEC Leaders’ Week in Bangkok from Sunday.


AirAsia X returns to NZ with $169 trans-Tasman special
3 Nov 2022  

AirAsia X returns to NZ with $169 trans-Tasman special

AirAsia X resumes its service between Kuala Lumpur and Auckland, via Sydney, today with a $169 trans-Tasman special.


Air NZ to resume seasonal Bali flights in March…
31 Oct 2022  

Air NZ to resume seasonal Bali flights in March…

Air New Zealand is eyeing March 2023 for the return of its non-stop flights to Bali.


Accor targets NZ growth in wider Pacific expansion
17 Oct 2022   /

Accor targets NZ growth in wider Pacific expansion

With new hotels and brands coming, the country’s largest hotel operator is already looking to fill about 300 vacancies in NZ.


Air NZ plans Japan push as country re-opens to travel
11 Oct 2022   /

Air NZ plans Japan push as country re-opens to travel

Attracting Japanese tourists is a priority as travel restrictions there ease, says the airline.


Upcoming Kiwi tourism leaders selected for Japan tour
4 Oct 2022   /

Upcoming Kiwi tourism leaders selected for Japan tour

The North Asia CAPE has selected the six industry representatives to take part in the Japan Tourism Study Tour this November.


Japan’s move to ease travel restrictions a step in right direction for NZ tourism – ITOs
30 Sep 2022   /

Japan’s move to ease travel restrictions a step in right direction for NZ tourism – ITOs

Japan’s move to loosen border restrictions could have a positive impact on New Zealand’s inbound visitor market, but some travellers remain wary of quarantine requirements.


Border closures hamper Asia Pacific but global tourism demand strong – UNWTO
28 Sep 2022   /

Border closures hamper Asia Pacific but global tourism demand strong – UNWTO

International tourism arrivals have reached more than half of pre-pandemic levels but Asia Pacific is lagging.


Upcoming Kiwi tourism leaders sought for Japan tour
13 Sep 2022   /

Upcoming Kiwi tourism leaders sought for Japan tour

North Asia CAPES is inviting up to six people to participate in a Japan Tourism Study Tour, which will visit Tokyo and hot springs destination Beppu.


Mahuta to rebuild tourism connections with Indo-Pacific
2 Aug 2022  

Mahuta to rebuild tourism connections with Indo-Pacific

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Opportunities for NZ as travel confidence grows across APAC
1 Aug 2022  

Opportunities for NZ as travel confidence grows across APAC

New Zealand will benefit from growing confidence within Asia Pacific for people to travel and continuing good demand from Kiwis to explore domestically.


AirAsia to resume Auckland flights
19 Jul 2022   /

AirAsia to resume Auckland flights

AirAsia will resume flights between Auckland and Kuala Lumpur via Sydney from 1 November.


Air NZ to boost LA, Seoul capacity…
8 Jul 2022  

Air NZ to boost LA, Seoul capacity…

Air New Zealand is ramping up capacity and adding 21,200 seats on its Los Angeles and Seoul flights later this year to meet growing demand for travel.


Kiwis flock to Fiji as activity beats pre-Covid levels
8 Jul 2022   /

Kiwis flock to Fiji as activity beats pre-Covid levels

More than 47,000 people travelled to Fiji in May 2022, including 10,000 New Zealanders.


MFAT seeks destination marketing expert
20 Jun 2022   /

MFAT seeks destination marketing expert

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade is seeking a new technical advisor for Covid-19 communications and destination marketing to support Tourism Solomon Islands.


Non-visa waiver countries coming back but bottlenecks persist
30 May 2022   /

Non-visa waiver countries coming back but bottlenecks persist

Costs and visa delays could keep a cap on markets like India despite demand growing.


Asia-Pacific travel stunted by China, Japan – IATA
18 May 2022   /

Asia-Pacific travel stunted by China, Japan – IATA

The International Air Transport Association says China and Japan are contributing to major gaps in the region’s recovery.


Air Tahiti Nui resumes NZ flights
6 May 2022   /

Air Tahiti Nui resumes NZ flights

Air Tahiti Nui has resumed flights to and from Auckland, opening up direct connections between Tahiti and New Zealand.


APAC airlines see twofold traffic increase – IATA
6 May 2022   /

APAC airlines see twofold traffic increase – IATA

Carriers in Asia Pacific experienced an almost twofold increase in traffic in March 2022, compared to the same month last year, up 197%, according to the International Air Transport Association.


Cathay Pacific to reconnect Auckland – Hong Kong
28 Apr 2022   /

Cathay Pacific to reconnect Auckland – Hong Kong

Hong Kong carrier Cathay Pacific will resume Auckland services on 4 June.


Te Puia NZMACI carving gifted to Singapore
26 Apr 2022  

Te Puia NZMACI carving gifted to Singapore

A Māori kūwaha carving created within Te Puia’s New Zealand’s Māori Arts and Crafts Institute now sits within Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay.


NZ, Japan PMs welcome travel restart
22 Apr 2022   /

NZ, Japan PMs welcome travel restart

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have acknowledged the need to resume and strengthen “people-to-people” links between New Zealand and Japan.


NZ, Singapore deal to bolster sustainable aviation
21 Apr 2022   /

NZ, Singapore deal to bolster sustainable aviation

The aviation industry has welcomed the New Zealand and Singapore governments’ Sustainable Aviation Arrangement to create a more sustainable future for aviation.


NZ expands working holiday scheme with Singapore
20 Apr 2022   /

NZ expands working holiday scheme with Singapore

An extension of New Zealand’s Working Holiday Scheme for Singapore will enable up to 300 Singaporeans to travel to New Zealand from 5 May.


Hurihanganui flies flag for operators on Asia trip
19 Apr 2022  

Hurihanganui flies flag for operators on Asia trip

Auckland Airport chief executive Carrie Hurihanganui is one of the business leaders travelling with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern to Asia this week.


Tourism to take part in PM’s Asia trade mission
12 Apr 2022   /

Tourism to take part in PM’s Asia trade mission

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will lead a trade mission to Singapore and Japan from 18-24 April. 


Asia Pacific air traffic jumps 144% in Feb – IATA
7 Apr 2022   /

Asia Pacific air traffic jumps 144% in Feb – IATA

The Asia Pacific saw a strong rebound in air travel in February, according to figures from the International Air Transport Association.


Tourism NZ seeks new GM international
29 Mar 2022   /

Tourism NZ seeks new GM international

Tourism New Zealand is on the hunt for a new general manager of international , who will be based in Auckland or Wellington.


Queenstown bars, restaurants, attraction Covid locations of interest
11 Feb 2022  

Queenstown bars, restaurants, attraction Covid locations of interest

A Covid positive case went on an all-night bender in central Queenstown over Waitangi weekend.