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A cabinet paper from Tourism Minister Peeni Henare says without the funding some Great Rides may close.

The government is investing $8.2m in a five-year research programme that aims to create a technology-supported ‘new tourism’ model for New Zealand.

The plan aims to attract 28 vessels to the region annually by 2028.

A new concept fusing conservation, accommodation and tours is on offer from The Catlins operator.

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The first Kiwi president of WAZA on her priorities in the role and the new opportunities for the capital’s attraction.

The upgrade has been slowed by supply chain issues, weather conditions, and arduous terrain.

Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 29 September.

New Zealand’s hotels have seen a good start to spring with average weekly occupancy across the country rising from 62% for the first week in September to over 70% last week.

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Skiing and snowboarding have long been privileged activities but it is time to recognise Mt Ruapehu as a place of cultural and geological wonder.

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A co-ordinated effort preferably at the national level is needed to help fund the execution of regional destination management plans, says Enterprise Dunedin.

Business confidence in New Zealand’s holiday parks sector is on the rise again, with 72% currently feeling optimistic about the market right now.

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

The whole six-member board of the RTO resigns, prompting MDC to appoint an interim GM and new trustees.

US visitor spend in particular has surged, jumping by 146% in August compared to the same month in 2019.

Air New Zealand’s baggage tracking system is now live and available to all passengers using the airline’s app.

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The airline also notes increased competition coming from Qantas, and US and Chinese carriers.

More than 80% of NZers are changing their plans to cope with increasing living costs.

NSW plans to raise $75m a year from a new levy on platforms like Airbnb.

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

A sustained focus on building value, conservation and sustainability are top of the agenda for the owner of The Landing and Hotel Britomart.

Making inroads toward sustainable tourism is possible but will require enormous global effort to make it happen at scale.

Business Events Industry Aotearoa members attending the association’s annual conference in Blenheim have been treated to the best of Marlborough’s food, wine and experiences.

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Tourism industry appointments and people moves for the week to 22 September.

Foresty slash was swept into upper Queenstown during the biggest downpour in 24 years, which prompted the declaration of a state of emergency.

Christchurch occupancy has been sliding steadily since mid-August, with little in the way of major events to give the city a boost.

The digital revolution in the tourism industry continues to accelerate — and success in meeting the needs of tomorrow’s traveller relies on our ability to embrace innovation and seize the opportunities that lie ahead.

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Cancellations and the expense of water workarounds are among the challenges for the resort’s operators.

Five people on a birdwatching trip near Kaikōura died after being trapped and exposed to petrol fumes.

The support will go to Hawke’s Bay, Tairāwhiti Gisborne and Tai Tokerau Northland.

Data can help determine the economic value of multi-day conferences but there is still a large knowledge gap around what delegates do and how they spend beyond the events they attend.

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BEIA’s Lisa Hopkins on the development of a new national strategy for NZ’s business events industry.

But delegate numbers remain as strong as ever, say business events leaders.

Picton is preparing for a buoyant cruise season with around 120,000 passengers and 42,000 crew expected from October.

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Queenstown operators also report a rise in staff illness recently, though the cause is unclear.

The Tourism Data Leadership Group’s four key initiatives to help fill significant insight gaps in the sector.

Travellers could adjust how, when and where they vacation to cope with climate impacts.

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

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.

Ferry and tourism operator Explore Group will take over Auckland’s Bayswater and Birkenhead / Te Onewa Northcote Point ferry routes from 1 October 2023.