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NZ appeal strong in China with 9 million active considerers ‘ready to book’ – TNZ
16 Mar 2023   /

NZ appeal strong in China with 9 million active considerers ‘ready to book’ – TNZ

TNZ says the country is in a strong position as a destination of choice for Chinese travellers.


Tourism NZ launches $1m campaign to push city centres
9 Mar 2023   /

Tourism NZ launches $1m campaign to push city centres

Tourism New Zealand is firing up a $1m domestic campaign encouraging Kiwis to get out of the house and into their city centres.


Affordability key challenge to Kiwis’ domestic holiday desire – report
9 Mar 2023   /

Affordability key challenge to Kiwis’ domestic holiday desire – report

Being unable to afford a New Zealand holiday is the main reason cited by Kiwis who are not planning to take one this year, according to Tourism New Zealand’s latest domestic research.


“We can’t rest on our laurels” – TNZ’s René de Monchy on 2023
15 Feb 2023   /

“We can’t rest on our laurels” – TNZ’s René de Monchy on 2023

New Zealand’s tourism sector must work together to grow the country’s appeal in an increasingly competitive global market, writes Tourism New Zealand chief executive René de Monchy.


The Chinese are coming but what type of NZ experiences do they want?
9 Feb 2023   /

The Chinese are coming but what type of NZ experiences do they want?

NZ’s reputation as an outdoor experiential destination could help drive Chinese visitation.


Upgrades planned for i-SITE network
8 Feb 2023   /

Upgrades planned for i-SITE network

Tourism New Zealand says upgrades are coming to the 60 locally-owned and operated i-SITES around the country.


Tourism NZ’s year of ‘recovery & transition’ back to international
3 Feb 2023  

Tourism NZ’s year of ‘recovery & transition’ back to international

Another Covid-disrupted year saw Tourism New Zealand miss many of its performance targets but stakeholders remain pleased with its work as it started to refocus on overseas campaigning.


TNZ launches industry survey
20 Jan 2023   /

TNZ launches industry survey

Tourism New Zealand has launched an industry survey to understand what needs there are around relevant, timely and useful information and insight related to its work.


TNZ expands ‘If You Seek’ to international business event planners
30 Nov 2022   /

TNZ expands ‘If You Seek’ to international business event planners

Tourism New Zealand is inviting international business event planners to leverage the ‘If You Seek’ campaign designed to attract international visitors.


More Kiwis plan NZ holidays despite affordability worries – TNZ
28 Nov 2022   /

More Kiwis plan NZ holidays despite affordability worries – TNZ

Other financial priorities and affordability are the top reasons preventing Kiwis from planning a holiday.


MBIE reviewing Tourism NZ’s role in domestic market
1 Nov 2022   /

MBIE reviewing Tourism NZ’s role in domestic market

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is assessing how Tourism New Zealand acts in the domestic market and whether any changes should be made.


You need to be “ruthless and clear” – TNZ’s de Monchy on the future of DMOs
31 Oct 2022  

You need to be “ruthless and clear” – TNZ’s de Monchy on the future of DMOs

Destination marketing organisations need to become more sophisticated and adaptable, says the CEO.


Can you lead “through uncertainty and ambiguity”? Understand tourism? Then TNZ’s board wants you…
27 Oct 2022   /

Can you lead “through uncertainty and ambiguity”? Understand tourism? Then TNZ’s board wants you…

Tourism New Zealand is looking for a new chairperson to take on the leadership of the board and the crown entity.


TNZ eyes marketing platform rollout to help attract Aussies
28 Sep 2022   /

TNZ eyes marketing platform rollout to help attract Aussies

The Within your Wildest Dreams campaign promoting New Zealand as the top holiday destination for Australians has generated significant engagement, says Tourism New Zealand.


Domestic demand dips but short breaks appeal still strong – TNZ
27 Sep 2022   /

Domestic demand dips but short breaks appeal still strong – TNZ

Despite borders being open, Kiwis are still enjoying their backyard and overwhelmingly agree that NZ delivers as a holiday destination.


TNZ, Air NZ launch joint North America campaign
13 Sep 2022   /

TNZ, Air NZ launch joint North America campaign

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are launching a joint campaign in the US and Canada today to lure North American travellers to Aotearoa. 


Te Pae Christchurch to host 2026 wine symposium
1 Sep 2022   /

Te Pae Christchurch to host 2026 wine symposium

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will host the 2026 International Cool Climate Wine Symposium, which could bring more than $1.1m into New Zealand’s economy.


Tourism NZ returns to global campaigning with ‘If You Seek’
17 Aug 2022   /

Tourism NZ returns to global campaigning with ‘If You Seek’

It is the first worldwide promotion from the agency in two years.


Recovery will take years despite current strong demand – TNZ’s de Monchy
11 Aug 2022   /

Recovery will take years despite current strong demand – TNZ’s de Monchy

The tourism recovery will take “multiple years” to return to stability despite early indications of strong demand, says René de Monchy.


TNZ’s ‘So hot right now’ campaign most successful domestic promo
5 Aug 2022   /

TNZ’s ‘So hot right now’ campaign most successful domestic promo

Tourism New Zealand says its So hot right now winter campaign is its most successful domestic promotion to date.


Kiwi Link wraps in US, next stop Europe
29 Jul 2022   /

Kiwi Link wraps in US, next stop Europe

Kiwi Link North America 2022 has wrapped up in Los Angeles, marking a successful end to the first Tourism New Zealand trade event in the United States since the pandemic.


i-SITE network falls nearly a quarter but community-focused future beckons
26 Jul 2022   /

i-SITE network falls nearly a quarter but community-focused future beckons

The network drops to 59 locations, prompting Tourism NZ to take a closer look at how i-SITEs can evolve.


Strong demand for NZ but airfares, Covid disruption concerns – TNZ survey
28 Jun 2022   /

Strong demand for NZ but airfares, Covid disruption concerns – TNZ survey

The desire to travel to New Zealand remains strong in ‘active considerers’ with airfares and Covid disruption the top concerns for overseas markets, according to a Tourism New Zealand analysis.


TNZ reflects on Matariki with Māori instrumentalist Jerome Kavanagh  
27 Jun 2022   /

TNZ reflects on Matariki with Māori instrumentalist Jerome Kavanagh  

Tourism New Zealand and Māori instrumentalist Jerome Kavanagh have collaborated on a composition reflecting on the meaning of Matariki.


TNZ targets $105m lift from 2023 business events
17 Jun 2022   /

TNZ targets $105m lift from 2023 business events

New Zealand is winning international conferences in a highly competitive environment, with Tourism New Zealand hoping to add up to $105m in economic value in 2023.


TNZ, MBIE update China ADS code
7 Jun 2022   /

TNZ, MBIE update China ADS code

Tourism New Zealand and The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have updated the Code of Conduct for China Approved Destination Status for inbound tour operators and tour guides.


Tourism New Zealand redundancy payments jump
3 Jun 2022   /

Tourism New Zealand redundancy payments jump

The agency forks out for overseas closures and recent restructuring.


NZ faces stiff competition as visitor campaigns launch – TNZ’s de Monchy
26 May 2022   /

NZ faces stiff competition as visitor campaigns launch – TNZ’s de Monchy

Australia is particularly active internationally with its states competing hard in NZ as well.


Domestic travel appetite strong despite border easing – report
24 May 2022   /

Domestic travel appetite strong despite border easing – report

The reopening of New Zealand’s borders does not appear to be dampening Kiwis’ appetites for a domestic holiday, according to an industry report.


Budget 2022: Tourism portfolio grows to $288m, TNZ holds at $112m
19 May 2022   /

Budget 2022: Tourism portfolio grows to $288m, TNZ holds at $112m

Tourism New Zealand has been allocated $111.95m for 2022/2023 financial year, marking no change from the previous year’s budget.


NZ tourism puts best foot forward with big Aus trade push
10 May 2022   /

NZ tourism puts best foot forward with big Aus trade push

Dozens of operators and RTOs are showcasing NZ destinations and experiences in Sydney in their first major trade events since Covid.


Tourism NZ restructuring: Sue Parcell resigns
20 Apr 2022   /

Tourism NZ restructuring: Sue Parcell resigns

The CFO is understood to have resigned and departed on Thursday.


Fouth senior departure in a month for Tourism NZ
19 Apr 2022   /

Fouth senior departure in a month for Tourism NZ

Tourism New Zealand’s global manager of trade marketing, Tansy Tompkins, has left the agency.


Another senior departure at Tourism New Zealand
30 Mar 2022   /

Another senior departure at Tourism New Zealand

Another senior staffer has departed Tourism New Zealand – the fourth change to come to light in the past two weeks – although none are due to its current restructuring, says the agency.


Tourism NZ seeks new GM international
29 Mar 2022   /

Tourism NZ seeks new GM international

Tourism New Zealand is on the hunt for a new general manager of international , who will be based in Auckland or Wellington.


Tourism NZ undergoing restructuring, senior changes in store
18 Mar 2022   /

Tourism NZ undergoing restructuring, senior changes in store

The agency is reshaping following a review but is yet to reveal publicly its final structure, although one senior departure has been confirmed.


TNZ targets US in first overseas trade trip since pandemic
23 Feb 2022   /

TNZ targets US in first overseas trade trip since pandemic

Tourism New Zealand is recruiting a minimum of 40 operators to go to the US in July to help reignite the international travel trade.


ACT lays into Tourism New Zealand advertising
2 Feb 2022   /

ACT lays into Tourism New Zealand advertising

Tourism New Zealand’s new advertising campaign targeting international visitors is confusing and fruitless, says the ACT Party.


TNZ tops domestic targets, misses international aims due to Covid
27 Jan 2022   /

TNZ tops domestic targets, misses international aims due to Covid

So, how many Kiwis actually did something new? Plenty, says Tourism New Zealand.


TNZ’s René de Monchy: “We now face our biggest battle”
16 Dec 2021   /

TNZ’s René de Monchy: “We now face our biggest battle”

Tourism New Zealand’s CEO looks back on 2021 and outlines the agency’s priorities and challenges for the year ahead.


TNZ to govt: Clear signal on quarantine-free travel needed
8 Dec 2021   /

TNZ to govt: Clear signal on quarantine-free travel needed

International airlines need to know in Q1 next year so they can include New Zealand for summer 2022-23.


New Qualmark GM Steve Dixon keen to apply Covid lessons from abroad
6 Dec 2021   /

New Qualmark GM Steve Dixon keen to apply Covid lessons from abroad

Qualmark will be getting some Covid-19 lessons from abroad with the return of Steve Dixon to New Zealand take up the GM role.


TNZ launches online gifting hub for tourism experiences
19 Oct 2021   /

TNZ launches online gifting hub for tourism experiences

Tourism New Zealand has created its own online hub for operators to offer consumers experiences as gifts.


Tourism NZ to host Hui Kaihāpai seller event
12 Oct 2021  

Tourism NZ to host Hui Kaihāpai seller event

Tourism New Zealand is hosting the Hui Kaihāpai Virtual Travel Expo for New Zealand specialists in Australia.


Tourism New Zealand board roles come up
27 Sep 2021   /

Tourism New Zealand board roles come up

Two Tourism New Zealand board roles are expected to come up this week.


Tourism New Zealand, CIAL, KiwiRail look to greener future
21 Sep 2021   /

Tourism New Zealand, CIAL, KiwiRail look to greener future

A trio of tourism organisations have taken steps to tackle their greenhouse gas emissions and boost their green credentials.


Impact of Delta snakes through NZ, Aus travel sentiment
7 Sep 2021   /

Impact of Delta snakes through NZ, Aus travel sentiment

The impact of the Delta variant was starting to be seen in sentiment in July even before it was detected in Auckland in August.


TNZ launches tourism data hub
7 Sep 2021   /

TNZ launches tourism data hub

Tourism New Zealand has launched a data resource to help the tourism industry access insights that could help businesses grow.


Industry needs revamped Tourism NZ to provide direction – Hickton
11 Aug 2021   /

Industry needs revamped Tourism NZ to provide direction – Hickton

The tourism industry is overly reliant on government, subservient to political change, and has no strong unified direction, says former Tourism New Zealand boss George Hickton.


Tourism NZ’s $30m media spend – where it all went
19 Jul 2021   /

Tourism NZ’s $30m media spend – where it all went

Social media spend is the biggest component in a year when the agency marketed mainly at home.