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Strong global tourism results in the first part of 2017
28 Jul 2017  

Strong global tourism results in the first part of 2017

International tourist arrivals worldwide grew by 6% to 369m in January-April 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to the UNWTO.


NZ seventh most desired destination for Chinese
18 Jul 2017  

NZ seventh most desired destination for Chinese

The sixth annual Chinese International Travel Monitor released by Hotels.com has revealed that Chinese travellers are spending a whopping 28 per cent of their income on average on international travel.


Winter has arrived in time for July school holidays
11 Jul 2017  

Winter has arrived in time for July school holidays

Winter has arrived. Be ready: ice, snow, fog and more rain is forecast from Tuesday through to Thursday across most of the South Island.


Tourism data provider Qrious launches Qonnect platform
29 Jun 2017  

Tourism data provider Qrious launches Qonnect platform

The cloud-based platform-as-a-service solution allows New Zealand organisations to use big data to improve productivity, streamline processes and enhance customer engagement.


Australian travel agents learn about NZ’s hidden gems
28 Jun 2017  

Australian travel agents learn about NZ’s hidden gems

In a first for Australia, 600 frontline travel agents have taken part in a series of events across the country, learning how to sell New Zealand’s hidden gems.


Google showcases Tourism NZ marketing
27 Jun 2017  

Google showcases Tourism NZ marketing

Tourism New Zealand’s approach to destination marketing has gained international recognition from Google and Brand Ba.se.


TNZ: Smart marketing sees shoulder season growth
23 Jun 2017  

TNZ: Smart marketing sees shoulder season growth

Data released yesterday confirms the success of Tourism New Zealand’s shoulder season strategy with stronger growth in holiday arrivals seen in spring 2016 and autumn 2017, than the traditional summer peak.


Rugby fanzone to open for Lions series
22 Jun 2017  

Rugby fanzone to open for Lions series

Queens Wharf Auckland Fanzone is the Auckland hub for the DHL New Zealand Lions Series and the nationwide Rugby 2017 Festival.


Discussing Tourism around the country

Discussing Tourism around the country

Tourism businesses around New Zealand are being invited to discuss the big challenges and opportunities facing them and their region at a series of events organised by Tourism Industry Aotearoa.


Clean zones to be enforced during Lions Series
16 Jun 2017  

Clean zones to be enforced during Lions Series

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is enforcing clean zones at the venues for all DHL NZ Lions Series 2017 matches.


New Pink and White Terraces survey fixes location
13 Jun 2017  

New Pink and White Terraces survey fixes location

A new research paper reports the findings of the Pink, Black and White Terraces locations of old Lake Rotomahana.


China tourism winner presents ‘presents’
2 Jun 2017  

China tourism winner presents ‘presents’

Auckland Airport’s award for contribution to the growth of Chinese tourism in New Zealand was awarded to Lisa Li, managing director of China Travel Service.


Authenticity key to NZ tourism success
2 Jun 2017  

Authenticity key to NZ tourism success

Ara Institute of Canterbury has introduced a new Bachelor of International Tourism and Hospitality Management.


NZ Govt grants $7m for Samoan tourism
2 Jun 2017  

NZ Govt grants $7m for Samoan tourism

New Zealand is to contribute $7.3m towards boosting Samoan tourism, Prime Minister Bill English has announced.


TIA: Tightening working visa rules tough on tourism

TIA: Tightening working visa rules tough on tourism

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Tourism chief to stand for Gareth Morgan’s TOP
25 May 2017  

Tourism chief to stand for Gareth Morgan’s TOP

Tourism Export Council NZ chief executive Lesley Immink will be standing in the East Coast electorate for Gareth Morgan’s The Opportunities Party in this year’s elections.


Kiwis to get their fix of sunshine, by lunchtime
23 May 2017  

Kiwis to get their fix of sunshine, by lunchtime

Those trying to get away from the New Zealand winter can enjoy ‘sunshine by lunchtime’ with seasonal direct services from Auckland to the Sunshine Coast with Air New Zealand.


Hospitality sector set to benefit from immigration policy
23 May 2017  

Hospitality sector set to benefit from immigration policy

South Island hospitality and rural sectors set to benefit from new immigration policy.


Meeting of minds gives NZ suppliers rare access to US buyers
22 May 2017  

Meeting of minds gives NZ suppliers rare access to US buyers

New Zealand business events suppliers and senior USA business events planners were brought together in Houston recently.


Māori culture takes centre stage at MEETINGS
17 May 2017  

Māori culture takes centre stage at MEETINGS

New Zealand’s unique Maori culture will be front and centre of the country’s leading business events exhibition, CINZ MEETINGS 2017 in Auckland this month.


Trampers alarmed at proposals by big tourism
11 May 2017  

Trampers alarmed at proposals by big tourism

The Federated Mountain Clubs of New Zealand (FMC) is deeply disappointed in the Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s (TIA) call to weaken the law that protects New Zealand’s conservation estate from private profit.


NZ becoming hot ticket for high-value Indian visitors

NZ becoming hot ticket for high-value Indian visitors

New Zealand is rapidly becoming a sought after, premium destination for high value free independent travellers from India, according to research released today by Auckland Airport at their annual International Travel Summit in Auckland.


North American visitor growth to continue

North American visitor growth to continue

Auckland Airport’s modelling shows that New Zealand can look forward to further visitor growth from North America.


ITS: International Visa cardholders inject $2.8b to NZ

ITS: International Visa cardholders inject $2.8b to NZ

New Visa tourism report shows 9 of the top 10 visitor markets increased spend in 2016


ITS: North American visitor growth to continue

ITS: North American visitor growth to continue

Auckland Airport’s modelling shows that New Zealand can look forward to further visitor growth from North America.


International tour escort work visa exemption approved

International tour escort work visa exemption approved

Immigration New Zealand has announced a range of changes to the Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual and among them a work visa exemption for international tour escorts much to gratification of inbound tour operators.


Choice Hotels NZ TravelGrammer 2017 winner announced
20 Apr 2017  

Choice Hotels NZ TravelGrammer 2017 winner announced

Choice Hotels Asia-Pac today announced the winner of its recent ‘TravelGrammer’ competition, crowning social media star Tamsin Gorman the ‘Choice Hotels NZ TravelGrammer 2017’ winner.


Over 7m Brazilians taken on epic NZ journey
19 Apr 2017  

Over 7m Brazilians taken on epic NZ journey

Cult Brazilian travel show Lugar Incomum has dedicated eight episodes entirely to New Zealand screening a whopping 12 hours of footage to over 7.2m people in Brazil over eight weeks.


Agents awed by New Zealand experience
19 Apr 2017  

Agents awed by New Zealand experience

Two travel agents from the Philippines are now better able to sell New Zealand based on first-hand experience after winning an eight day trip to the South Island.


Car parking proposed building for gondola project
4 Apr 2017  

Car parking proposed building for gondola project

Queenstown-based tourism operator Skyline Enterprises is proposing to build a multi-level car parking building as part of its gondola redevelopment plans, to help alleviate parking issues.


All Blacks share their ‘secret to success’ in new Auckland campaign
2 Apr 2017  

All Blacks share their ‘secret to success’ in new Auckland campaign

With less than 90 days to go until the first All Blacks game in Auckland against the British & Irish Lions, three All Blacks play a starring role in a new campaign that showcases what visiting fans can do.


Year of Tourism offers new opportunities for China-ready businesses
29 Mar 2017  

Year of Tourism offers new opportunities for China-ready businesses

The 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism offers opportunities for the tourism industry to forge closer links in China


Shoulder season growth outweighs peak
22 Mar 2017  

Shoulder season growth outweighs peak

The latest international visitor arrival figures show Tourism New Zealand’s decision to invest all of its activity into promoting autumn and spring travel continues to deliver for industry.


Qualmark completes live trial
17 Mar 2017  

Qualmark completes live trial

With tourism operators working flat-out to deal with peak-season visitor numbers, Qulamark are delighted with the access the team has been given to conduct a live trial of the new Qualmark Sustainable Tourism criteria.


Tourism New Zealand’s office on the move
7 Mar 2017  

Tourism New Zealand’s office on the move

Tourism New Zealand’s Auckland office is on the move, shifting on March 20 to a new Nelson Street address.


ServiceIQ first training organisation to get ISO 9001
14 Feb 2017  

ServiceIQ first training organisation to get ISO 9001

Globally-recognised international standard ISO 9001:2015 has been awarded to ServiceIQ, the country’s industry training organisation (ITO) for the service sectors of tourism, hospitality, aviation, retail, travel and museums.


PurePods expands into Waipara
10 Feb 2017  

PurePods expands into Waipara

Inner-city indulgence meets idyllic isolation with the launch of a new glass eco-cabin, near Christchurch.


A helping hand for New Zealand businesses
10 Feb 2017  

A helping hand for New Zealand businesses

Local New Zealand businesses are not keeping up when it comes to promoting their business online.


NZ claims top spot yet again with UK travellers
8 Feb 2017  

NZ claims top spot yet again with UK travellers

New Zealand continues to hold the Top Country award firmly in its grip with a near perfect score in the UK’s Wanderlust Magazine Reader Travel Awards 2017, winning gold for the third year in a row.


New Permanent Pork Pie Exhibit launched at Transport World
3 Feb 2017  

New Permanent Pork Pie Exhibit launched at Transport World

A new permanent Pork Pie exhibit was launched at Bill Richardson Transport World this morning.