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29 Sep 2023   /

Hamilton launches Biketober to encourage cycling

Hamilton City Council is launching a month-long festival to encourage people to get on their bikes and explore the city this October.


Meat fest coming to Hamilton
28 Sep 2023   /

Meat fest coming to Hamilton

The Meatstock Festival’s food, music, and barbecue is coming to Mystery Creek Events Centre in Hamilton.


Wednesday Letter: Govt support essential for attracting major events
27 Sep 2023   /

Wednesday Letter: Govt support essential for attracting major events

NZ must invest more in large events or it will miss out on their big benefits.


World Tourism Day: Green investment to better people, planet and prosperity
27 Sep 2023  

World Tourism Day: Green investment to better people, planet and prosperity

A new green investment strategy is needed to better people, planet and prosperity – that is the message from the United Nations World Tourism Organization on the 43rd annual World Tourism Day, 27 September.


Tauranga gears up for eventful summer
27 Sep 2023  

Tauranga gears up for eventful summer

Tauranga is lining up for an economic boost this summer from a varied lineup of events, music and entertainment.


ICCA on NZ’s conference offer, tourism connection, and how to improve
25 Sep 2023   /

ICCA on NZ’s conference offer, tourism connection, and how to improve

Senthil Gopinath, CEO of one of the world’s largest conference associations, talks to the Ticker about NZ’s strengths.


New Commercial Bay show attracts 1,000
25 Sep 2023  

New Commercial Bay show attracts 1,000

Close to 1,000 people descended on Auckland’s Commercial Bay on Saturday for the Solstice Fashion Show.


Govt provides $5m for Taupō Supercars
22 Sep 2023   /

Govt provides $5m for Taupō Supercars

The government is contributing $5m to the future of Supercars events in New Zealand.


Wellington Heritage Festival returns
22 Sep 2023   /

Wellington Heritage Festival returns

The Wellington Heritage Festival is set to showcase Te Whanganui-a-Tara and the region’s multicultural history once again.


Artweek In The City an Auckland affair
19 Sep 2023   /

Artweek In The City an Auckland affair

Art is returning to Auckland CBD as part of Heart of the City’s Artweek In The City event next month.


BEIA conference spearheads inaugural Business Events Week
18 Sep 2023   /

BEIA conference spearheads inaugural Business Events Week

The week aims to raise the profile of the industry, recognise its value, and celebrate achievement.


An Operator’s View: XPO Exhibitions’ Rebecca Stewart
18 Sep 2023   /

An Operator’s View: XPO Exhibitions’ Rebecca Stewart

Events have made a strong recovery but it’s been a battle for the business, which saw off Covid and then fought in court to save an Auckland icon.


Waitangi Day events fund open for applications
12 Sep 2023   /

Waitangi Day events fund open for applications

The Ministry of Culture and Heritage has opened the $300,000 Commemorating Waitangi Day Fund for communities seeking to organise events that commemorate the signing of Te Tiriti (the Treaty).


Perspectives: Managed response to extreme weather crucial for events industry
6 Sep 2023   /

Perspectives: Managed response to extreme weather crucial for events industry

Festival organisers need to be able to manage their response to extreme weather events as summers are increasingly plagued by flooding and heatwaves.


Hauraki Coromandel events share $125k
5 Sep 2023  

Hauraki Coromandel events share $125k

Six events will share $125,000 from the Hauraki Coromandel Regional Event Fund.


BNZ wins naming rights to Auckland Lantern, Diwali festivals
31 Aug 2023   /

BNZ wins naming rights to Auckland Lantern, Diwali festivals

The Auckland Lantern Festival and Diwali Festival have established a new naming rights sponsorship agreement with BNZ.


Tauranga visitor boost from games
29 Aug 2023  

Tauranga visitor boost from games

Around 20,000 people are expected to visit Tauranga for the Zespri AIMS Games from 2 – 8 September.


World Cup rail success highlights benefits – govt
28 Aug 2023  

World Cup rail success highlights benefits – govt

Trains delivered more than 173,000 patrons travelling to FIFA Women’s World Cup games in Auckland and Wellington, demonstrating the benefits of commuter rail, according to the government.


Queenstown Airport shines rainbow light on Winter Pride
28 Aug 2023   /

Queenstown Airport shines rainbow light on Winter Pride

Queenstown Airport’s air traffic tower is lighting up in rainbow colours to celebrate the Winter Pride Week.


Supercars opportunity to slow Taupō visitors for longer stays, bigger spend – DGLT
24 Aug 2023   /

Supercars opportunity to slow Taupō visitors for longer stays, bigger spend – DGLT

Taupō’s selection to host the Supercars Championship will provide the region with a good opportunity to encourage visitors to stay longer and spend more, says Destination Great Lake Taupō.


Allpress Espresso founder looks to tourism to drive Waiheke Island venture
23 Aug 2023   /

Allpress Espresso founder looks to tourism to drive Waiheke Island venture

Michael Allpress plans to turn his olive oil business into a visitor destination on Waiheke Island.


TIA invites industry to learn about Tourism 2050 plan
23 Aug 2023   /

TIA invites industry to learn about Tourism 2050 plan

Tourism Industry Aotearoa is holding a series of drop-in sessions and a webinar to discuss its Tourism 2050 draft plan.


Food & wine festival returns to Paihia
23 Aug 2023   /

Food & wine festival returns to Paihia

The Bay of Islands It! Festival has confirmed its return to the Paihia Village Green this October.


FIFA Women’s World Cup’s NZ matches attract 700k+
22 Aug 2023   /

FIFA Women’s World Cup’s NZ matches attract 700k+

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Winter Games to attract 450 athletes from 30 countries
21 Aug 2023   /

Winter Games to attract 450 athletes from 30 countries

More than 450 athletes from 30 countries will converge on Wānaka and Queenstown for the 2023 Winter Games beginning on Friday.


…as hotels enjoy RevPAR bump from World Cup – Horwath HTL
16 Aug 2023   /

…as hotels enjoy RevPAR bump from World Cup – Horwath HTL

The FIFA Women’s World Cup has given the country’s major hotels a mid-winter lift with revenue per available room exceeding pre-Covid levels, according to Horwath HTL.


Beervana to attract 16k festival-goers
16 Aug 2023   /

Beervana to attract 16k festival-goers

Up to 16,000 people are expected to converge on Sky Stadium in Wellington for the Beervana event this weekend.


Henare “very positive” of changes coming to Covid settings
10 Aug 2023   /

Henare “very positive” of changes coming to Covid settings

The current mandatory seven-day Covid isolation requirement could be about to go.


Top gongs for Southern World, Sudima at TECNZ awards
10 Aug 2023   /

Top gongs for Southern World, Sudima at TECNZ awards

The operators were among the winners at the Tourism Export Council Operator of the Year and YoungTEC Awards.


Calmer season, fewer events, stronger sales – NZEA on summer hopes
9 Aug 2023   /

Calmer season, fewer events, stronger sales – NZEA on summer hopes

Last season saw an oversupply of events, which hurt ticket sales.


Sellout expected for rare Hamilton NRL match
9 Aug 2023  

Sellout expected for rare Hamilton NRL match

A sellout crowd of 24,000 people will fill FMG Stadium in Hamilton this Saturday for the Round 24 NRL Telstra Premiership match between The Warriors and Wests Tigers.


Large events still to come after World Cup for Wellington
9 Aug 2023  

Large events still to come after World Cup for Wellington

Wellington will be hosting fireworks, footy, foodie events and films over the coming months, with a lot to follow its hosting of the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023.


International visitors 20% of World Cup tickets at Eden Park
8 Aug 2023   /

International visitors 20% of World Cup tickets at Eden Park

Almost a fifth of all FIFA Women’s World Cup ticket sales at Eden Park are to international visitors, according to Tātaki Auckland Unlimited.


TNZ’s Ashford, XPO’s Spillane finalists in NZEA awards
8 Aug 2023   /

TNZ’s Ashford, XPO’s Spillane finalists in NZEA awards

Fieldays, Pasifika Festival, Flavours of Plenty, Crankworx and individuals from XPO Exhibitions and Tourism New Zealand are among a swathe of nominees announced for the 2023 New Zealand Events Awards.


Toast Martinborough set to welcome 100k wine lovers
3 Aug 2023  

Toast Martinborough set to welcome 100k wine lovers

The 30th annual Toast Martinborough is expected to attract 100,000 people in November.


Auckland attracts 170k for FIFA matches
1 Aug 2023   /

Auckland attracts 170k for FIFA matches

Close to 170,000 people have attended FIFA Women’s World Cup matches at Auckland’s Eden Park to date, according to the latest figures.


Tākina to host 2024 LGNZ conference
31 Jul 2023   /

Tākina to host 2024 LGNZ conference

Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre will host Local Government New Zealand’s annual conference in August 2024.


Football Ferns’ host cities enjoying good accom activity
28 Jul 2023   /

Football Ferns’ host cities enjoying good accom activity

Cities hosting Football Ferns matches for the FIFA Women’s World Cup are seeing a decent boost in accommodation bookings, according to figures for Dunedin and Auckland.


Business Events Wellington wins 49 bids worth $34m
27 Jul 2023   /

Business Events Wellington wins 49 bids worth $34m

Business Events Wellington says it has attracted 49 conferences for the city, which are expected to generate an estimated $34m for the local economy.


Enterprise Dunedin on $10m winter boost as World Cup moves south
21 Jul 2023   /

Enterprise Dunedin on $10m winter boost as World Cup moves south

With Dunedin Stadium hosting today, the Ticker hears how the city has been preparing and hopes to benefit.


World Cup timely winter boost for tourism – Button
21 Jul 2023  

World Cup timely winter boost for tourism – Button

The FIFA Women’s World Cup will help the tourism sector to kick its winter goals, according to Rotorua Canopy Tours general manager Paul Button.


Napier Winter Deco Festival attracts internationals
21 Jul 2023   /

Napier Winter Deco Festival attracts internationals

Napier’s Winter Deco Festival is an international affair this year, with ticket sales attracting visitors from the United States and Australia.


World Cup opening to proceed following shootings, no national security risk – PM
20 Jul 2023   /

World Cup opening to proceed following shootings, no national security risk – PM

The first match of the tournament will go ahead in Auckland despite the city being rocked by fatal shootings this morning.


Game on for attractions, tour operators as World Cup comes to town…
20 Jul 2023   /

Game on for attractions, tour operators as World Cup comes to town…

Operators across the host cities are reporting healthy bookings, particularly around match days.


…but slower hotel demand than expected prompts playing long game
20 Jul 2023   /

…but slower hotel demand than expected prompts playing long game

Hotels expect a short-term boost but it is global exposure industry hopes to convert.


Are ITOs benefitting from the World Cup?
20 Jul 2023   /

Are ITOs benefitting from the World Cup?

New Zealand’s inbounders are seeing little pickup from the FIFA Women’s World Cup, despite forecasts of tens of thousands of visitors.


Hospo can open longer for Rugby World Cup
20 Jul 2023   /

Hospo can open longer for Rugby World Cup

Hospitality businesses can open longer for the men’s Rugby World Cup after the Sale and Supply of Alcohol (Rugby World Cup 2023 Extended Trading Hours) Amendment Bill passed its third reading.


Event explores tourism’s relationship with marine wildlife
19 Jul 2023   /

Event explores tourism’s relationship with marine wildlife

Tourism operators working alongside marine wildlife are invited to learn about a new way of approaching risk and safety when engaging in such activities.


World Cup countdown: “Huge opportunity” for tourism – PM
18 Jul 2023   /

World Cup countdown: “Huge opportunity” for tourism – PM

Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says the FIFA Women’s World Cup is a big opportunity for New Zealand tourism.


Hamilton Airport backs Balloons Over Waikato
18 Jul 2023   /

Hamilton Airport backs Balloons Over Waikato

Hamilton Airport has entered a new three-year sponsorship deal with the Balloons Over Waikato festival.