Rotorua

Rotorua Airport and RotoruaNZ are seeing a board observer for the 2023/24 period.

The National Kiwi Hatchery is among a group of partners trialling a robotic kiwi to help protect native birds from uncontrolled dogs in the wild.

Rotorua restaurant Atticus Funch has taken home the top gong at the Rotorua Hospitality Awards.

Secret Spot Hot Tubs, MDA Experiences, All Seasons Holiday Park, the Pullman, Sudima, Novotel and Ibis, and Burger Fuel have been nominated for the Tompkins Wake Rotorua Business Awards.

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

A record 38 inbound tourism operators are expected to attend The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s annual conference and tourism trade event next week.

Rotorua Lakes Council’s infrastructure and environment committee has voted in favour of strengthening and eventually reopening the city’s iconic museum.

The operator’s CEO also says a new tour model at the Rotorua attraction has been “contentious” for some.

Data, decarbonisation, and the work-life balance are some of the key elements that can help holiday parks succeed, according to an industry panel.

Operators and industry are gathering in Rotorua for the annual Holiday Parks New Zealand conference.

Hundreds of school board members have converged on the Rotorua Energy Events Centre over the weekend for the 33rd New Zealand School Trustees Association annual conference.

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.

The GM on the operator’s best year ever for revenue, managing pricing and costs, and what he wants to get off his chest.

The Matariki long weekend gave operators a welcome boost over the final stretch of the school holidays with decent weather also helping to fill tours and attract customers.

More than 500 people have gathered at Te Puia to celebrate Matariki over the weekend.

Rotorua will host two large international forestry conferences in 2024 and another one the following year.

A new Rotorua festival targeting marathon lovers aims to attract 3,000 people at its first event on 10-11 November.

A new isite near Rotorua is the first in the country to open since 2017 and it showcases the brand’s new look.

Rotorua will be the host city for Business Events Industry Aotearoa’s MEETINGS 2024.

The 51% owner of the Rotorua attraction notes the new competition coming from Wai Ariki.

PurePods has opened its latest accommodation in Rotorua, situated on 250 acres of farmland at Ngāi Tahu Tourism-owned Agrodome.

Rangatira Investments says its recovering tourism attractions have helped it return a net profit of $20.4m for the year to 31 March 2023, up 122% on the previous 12 months.

New Zealand tourism operators have topped the rankings in three categories across Tripadvisor’s best travel experiences in the world for 2023.

Te Pā Tū Rotorua’s summer season has hundreds of visitors through the doors every week with the reintroduction of cruise, but its quieter months are coming with a focus on food events and the returning MICE sector.

The government has invested $51m in the hot pools attraction, which is expected to attract thousands of visitors to the region.

The stories of Rotorua iwi and the Whakarewarewa forest area are now digital through a new app that helps visitors learn more about the area.

Tourism Minister Peeni Henare is lined up to speak at Tourism Export Council of New Zealand’s annual conference in Rotorua this year.

Rotorua businesses are feeling more upbeat about the future of the city, according to the latest Business Pulse report by RotoruaNZ.

Rotorua Lakes Council is seeking board members for RotoruaNZ and Rotorua Airport.

RotoruaNZ has published its first annual report on the region’s destination management plan.

The opening of Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa is being hailed as a potential “game changer” for Rotorua’s economy and tourism sector.

Registrations are now open for Tourism Export Council New Zealand’s annual conference and tourism trade event in August.

Charmaine Carroll comes to New Zealand from Niue, where she is currently manager at Scenic Matavai Resort.

Pukeroa Oruawhata Trust has collaborated with Tasman Holiday Parks to revive a former Top 10 Holiday Park in Rotorua.

More than 100 operators and 185 buyers will be at Eden Park in Auckland today.

Rotorua Lakes Council acknowledges the region may become less competitive as a destination for events and visitors.

Wai Ariki Thermal Hot Springs & Spa has opened bookings ahead of its anticipated launch later this year.

RotoruaNZ and Rydges are partnering on a campaign to attract domestic visitors to the region for rest, relaxation and to help prevent workplace burnout.

Refurbishments are soon to start at Copthorne Hotel & Resort Bay of Islands and the Millennium Hotel Rotorua.

Rotorua Lakes Council is installing public glass recycling ‘bintainers’ around popular holiday hotspots around Lake Rotomā and Rotoiti.

The Ticker meets the new GM of the soon-to-open Wai Ariki Hot Springs and Spa in Rotorua.

The Auckland Matariki Festival 2023, Doc Edge Life Unscripted Festival 2024, and Masterton’s Golden Shears 2024 event have been named recipients of the government’s Creative and Cultural Events Incubator funding.

Rotorua’s Te Puia attraction is set to host an evening of opera, Māori, and Pasifika music at a seated event.

The biggest mountain bike stage race in New Zealand is being held across 200 kilometres of the North Island’s geothermal regions in Rotorua, Taupō and Tokoroa.

The Rotorua boutique accommodation is set for a new name and brand as it leaves the Accor portfolio, with an “incredible” season filling its sails.

The Ropes & Thrills Rotorua attraction, set to launch in November 2023, is a prime investment opportunity for those looking to take advantage of New Zealand’s growing tourism industry.

An algal bloom of cyanobacteria in Lake Rotorua has prompted a health warning urging people to avoid all contact with the water and any scum around the shoreline.

More than 500 forestry specialists will converge on Rotorua in September next year for the ForestSAT 2024 international conference.

Te Puia and other New Zealand attractions have taken the travel spotlight after featuring on ABC News’ Good Morning America.

Senior business leaders in Rotorua with more than 10 years experience in management roles are being sought as mentors for a new a talent incubation programme that will help businesses discover their future business leaders.