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“We’ve got to keep the momentum up” – TNZ’s de Monchy targets 10% growth to hit full visitor recovery 17th August 2026 /

“We’ve got to keep the momentum up” – TNZ’s de Monchy targets 10% growth to hit full visitor recovery

The agency effectively meets its goal of 3.7 million visitor arrivals for the year to June, and now focuses on the full recovery by 2026 end.


Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme 12th August 2026 / /

Govt invests $500k from IVL into expanding Tiaki visitor programme

The government is investing $500,000 from the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to expand the Tiaki – Care for New Zealand programme.


TNZ targets Asian growth after successful Kiwi Links 7th August 2026 /

TNZ targets Asian growth after successful Kiwi Links

Tourism New Zealand has wrapped up its annual Kiwi Link trade events in India and Southeast Asia, bringing together 95 New Zealand tourism organisations with 121 travel buyers from across the subcontinent and key Asian markets.


TNZ partners with Webjet to drive Aus demand 5th August 2026 /

TNZ partners with Webjet to drive Aus demand

Tourism New Zealand has partnered with Webjet to launch a limited-time airfare sale targeting Australia.


TNZ releases AI guide for operators  3rd August 2026 /

TNZ releases AI guide for operators 

Tourism New Zealand has released an artificial intelligence discoverability guidebook for tourism operators after completing a nationwide series of workshops on the technology.


TNZ secures IVL funding for AI upgrades 29th July 2026 / /

TNZ secures IVL funding for AI upgrades

The government is investing $800,000 to make New Zealand tourism operators more visible to artificial intelligence search tools.


Upston reappoints Tourism New Zealand leadership 29th July 2026 /

Upston reappoints Tourism New Zealand leadership

Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston has reappointed Paul Brock as chair of the New Zealand Tourism Board for a further three-year term. 


TNZ leans into AI, business & major events, regional growth in new strategy 17th July 2026 /

TNZ leans into AI, business & major events, regional growth in new strategy

TNZ plans to use major events, business events and conference infrastructure to create urgency for travel bookings.


Tourism pays tribute to Sir Sam Neill 14th July 2026 / /

Tourism pays tribute to Sir Sam Neill

Tourism leaders pay tribute, remembering the internationally acclaimed actor as a great ambassador for the country.


AI “massive opportunity” for TNZ – CEO René de Monchy on marketing for the machines 8th July 2026 /

AI “massive opportunity” for TNZ – CEO René de Monchy on marketing for the machines

TNZ is backing artificial intelligence planning tools and overhauling its content to ensure NZ’s tourism offer can be seen by AI platforms.


NZICC books global infrastructure tech conference 3rd July 2026 / /

NZICC books global infrastructure tech conference

The global trenchless technology sector will head to the New Zealand International Convention Centre on 28-29 October this year for the International No-Dig Auckland conference.


…as TNZ launches global campaign, invests more in promoting NZ’s food story… 1st July 2026 /

…as TNZ launches global campaign, invests more in promoting NZ’s food story…

Tourism New Zealand has launched its global marketing campaign designed to convert the country’s inaugural Michelin Guide New Zealand into visitor growth.