Since launching in 2015, more than 480,000 visitors have travelled to New Zealand via Beijing and Shanghai through the alliance.
The government’s new visa-free travel pathway for eligible Chinese and Pacific passport holders transiting through Australia has delivered a significant lift in arrivals and tourism revenue.
Monthly growth was driven by a 29% increase in visitors from China and good demand from across the ditch.
The destination is experiencing one of its strongest summer seasons on record, with visitor numbers exceeding pre-Covid and further growth expected over Chinese New Year.
South Island highways are expected to have increased traffic volumes around the time of the Chinese New Year from 17 February to 3 March.
NZSki has signed a partnership with Sunac-BonSki, China’s largest network of indoor ski resorts, which is expected to open access to that country’s expanding snow sports market.
CTS hopes Chinese travellers on the new route between Shanghai and Buenos Aires will eventually be allowed to visit NZ visa free.
LoungePair has signed three new agreements that have expanded its network to more than 1,400 airport lounges worldwide.
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Universities and Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Dr Shane Reti will be in Beijing this week to promote New Zealand’s education offering at the China Annual Conference and Expo for International Education.
China Travel Service (NZ) managing director Lisa Li has been presented her Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit award by Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro at Government House in Auckland.
CTS’ Lisa Li expects an uptick in business due to a new Australian visa pathway and recent tourism trade missions and events.
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