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TNZ flags risk to regions, domestic tourism with council funding for RTOs under strain… 28th April 2026 /

TNZ flags risk to regions, domestic tourism with council funding for RTOs under strain…

Regional economies and the domestic market may suffer if RTOs struggle for funding, says TNZ CEO René de Monchy.


North Island RTOs partner on Aus campaign  13th February 2026 /

North Island RTOs partner on Aus campaign 

Venture Taranaki, Visit Ruapehu, Destination Great Lake Taupō and Hamilton and Waikato Tourism have partnered to launch a campaign targeting Australia.


Kylie Hawker-Green on growing Hauraki Coromandel tourism  3rd December 2025 /

Kylie Hawker-Green on growing Hauraki Coromandel tourism 

Destination Hauraki Coromandel’s new GM eyes events to boost off-peak visitation.


Hadley Dryden on the “best option” for tourism funding 28th October 2025 /

Hadley Dryden on the “best option” for tourism funding

Finishing on Friday after 14 years leading DHC, the RTO’s former GM says there’s a “huge opportunity” on the supply side of tourism.


Air NZ launches RTO partnership to back regional events 29th July 2025 /

Air NZ launches RTO partnership to back regional events

The new programme will see the airline provide support through flights, marketing, or investment over a three-year period.


“We’ve opened Pandora’s box” – RTNZ’s Perks as the curtain falls on DMP development – what next? 6th May 2025 / /

“We’ve opened Pandora’s box” – RTNZ’s Perks as the curtain falls on DMP development – what next?

After years of effort, NZ’s major DMP work comes to an end, leaving the question of funding for execution hanging.


New RTO alliance to drive North Island visitation 6th May 2025 / /

New RTO alliance to drive North Island visitation

Fifteen regional tourism organisations partner in the first initiative of its kind for the North Island.


Six RTO-led groups share $3m from Regional Tourism Boost 28th March 2025 /

Six RTO-led groups share $3m from Regional Tourism Boost

The new initiatives not only hopes to attract visitors but encourage them not the regions too.


Q&A: Lake Wānaka Tourism’s departing boss, Gizelle Regan 17th March 2025 / /

Q&A: Lake Wānaka Tourism’s departing boss, Gizelle Regan

The head of destination on ten years at the regional tourism organisation, working under a new shared services model, and balancing tourism and community needs.


Regional Tourism Boost applications close 12th March 2025 /

Regional Tourism Boost applications close

Applications for the government’s $3m Regional Tourism Boost have closed.


Regional Tourism Boost applications open 28th February 2025 /

Regional Tourism Boost applications open

Organisations can now apply for a share of the new $3m Regional Tourism Boost.


“Regional NZ has a lot to offer” – Upston unveils $3m fund for RTO-led groups 20th February 2025 / /

“Regional NZ has a lot to offer” – Upston unveils $3m fund for RTO-led groups

The tourism and hospitality minister tells the Ticker the new contestable fund aims to drive international visitors into the regions.