Sustainability and conservation have become increasingly important among travellers these days, with the growth in awareness of the environmental impact of travel.
New Zealand invites…
The New Zealand tourism industry re-connected with the world, this April on TRENZ Connect 2022 through a series of exciting online events. These events are part of TRENZ Connect, a digital…
The AIME Insider is back, and with some exciting news from across the Tasman Sea! We are thrilled to share that Tourism New Zealand will be showcasing at AIME 2022, with not one, but three…
While New Zealand borders remain closed, the country has launched a new campaign to keep the country, and its people, in the hearts and minds of friends and family around the globe.
OLIVER BONKE has been announced as Shangri-La Hotels & Resorts' new president & chief operating officer, effective 1 September. Bonke has nearly 30 years of experience, including…
STEPHEN ENGLAND-HALL has been named as the new chief executive of Tourism New Zealand, effective April 2017. He will take up the role having previously spent three years a chief…
New Zealand’s tourism industry has become the country’s top export earner, contributing NZ$14.5 billion (US$10.2bn) into the country's economy and directly employing more than 188,000…
New Zealand has embarked on a new initiative to attract more Muslim travellers to its shores, with the launch of its first halal cuisine guide.
Developed by Tourism New Zealand with…
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have teamed up to launch two new travel itineraries, which are aimed at encouraging more Asian travellers - an Singaporeans in particular - to visit…
Queenstown will welcome 10,000 Chinese delegates in 2018, when Amway China hosts its annual Leadership Seminar in the New Zealand city.
The event, which was announced by New Zealand's…
New Zealand is aiming to capitalise on a record number of Asian visitors with a campaign to encourage them to spend longer in the country.
Speaking to Travel Daily at ITB Asia on…
A record number of Singaporeans travelled to New Zealand in the last 12 months.
According to new data from Tourism New Zealand, more than 47,500 Singaporeans visited New Zealand in…
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to build on a recent surge in arrivals from Asian countries with its new campaign, “Every day a different journey”.
Speaking to Travel Daily on Tuesday,…
Tourism New Zealand has appointed Marc Mulcahy to the role of trade development consultant, UK and Ireland.
Based in Tourism NZ’s London office, Mulcahy will join regional manager…
ROBERT SWADE has been named as the Jumeirah Group's new chief operating officer. Swade, who takes up the new role on 18 June, first joined Jumeirah in 2005 as general counsel. In 2012 he…
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand will extend their marketing partnership though the 2016 financial year, with a joint investment of more than NZ$20 million (US$15m).
The two…
Tourism New Zealand has launched the next phase of its national tourism campaign, '100% Pure New Zealand'.
The latest version of the campaign is intended to focus on "the range and…
Tourism New Zealand has brought a slice of Middle Earth Singapore's Changi Airport, with a new Hobbiton display designed to promote the recently-launched flights between the two…
CHARAMPORN JOTIKASTHIRA has been confirmed as the new president of Thai Airways International. He joins the airline with extensive business experience, having held the role of president…
New Zealand is aiming to drive more business events travel from Thailand, with a new joint initiative from Tourism New Zealand and Immigration New Zealand.
Through the scheme, which…
Tourism New Zealand is inviting Southeast Asia’s travel agents to compete for one of the 40 places on a trade fam trip to New Zealand in March 2015.
To be eligible for selection,…
A company in New Zealand has become the first in the world to offer five different adventure sports in the same package.
Launched on 23 September, 5X1NZ will allow travellers to…
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to lure more Australians to the North Island, with the launch of a new campaign called ‘Every Day a Different Journey’.
The new promotional drive has…
Tourism New Zealand marked the 200-day countdown to joint-hosting the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015 by bringing cricket star Richard Hadlee to the UK to meet with the travel trade last…
Tourism New Zealand has launched a new campaign designed to promote coach touring across the country.
The ‘Every day a different journey’ campaign will focus on Australians…
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have partnered to become joint sponsors of Luxperience 2014, the luxury travel trade event in Sydney.
The two Kiwi organisations will be the…
Tourism New Zealand’s TRENZ 2014 has seen registration of 300 international buyers in Auckland next
month.
TRENZ will be held in Auckland from 18-21 May 2014 with 260 suppliers…
Tourism New Zealand showcased the South Island destination to the Indian agents last month.
The tourism board along with Singapore Airlines co-hosted a group of seven trade directors…
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) recently hosted 10 trade agents from India for the South and South East Asia
Mega Famil from 2-10 March 2014.
The participating agents were selected as a…
Tourism New Zealand has announced a new scheme designed to entice more Australian business events to the country.
Under the plan, Australian companies are now able to claim back the…
WAYNE BUCKINGHAM has been appointed as FRHI (Fairmont-Raffles) Hotels & Resorts' new senior vice president of Asia Pacific, heading up the company's regional portfolio of 23 hotels.…
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) has announced its latest joint venture to promote the destination in India.
The joint venture with Malaysia Airlines (MAS) and Auckland International…
New Zealand is focusing on expanding its share of the Asian outbound market, with a focus on attracting more high-value tourists.
Speaking to Travel Daily in Bangkok on Monday,…
Michael Edwards has been appointed regional director for UK, Europe and South Africa at Intrepid Travel. Edwards joins the tour operator form G Adventures where he was managing director…
Tourism New Zealand has formed a new marketing partnership aimed at boosting summer visitor numbers to Queenstown.
The new joint marketing agreement with Destination Queenstown will…
International visitor arrivals increased almost 3% in the full-year 2012-13.
According to the latest data from Tourism New Zealand, the country welcomed 2.67 million visitors in the…
Tourism New Zealand is targeting the bicycle tourism sector, by exhibiting at a major Australian cycling exhibition.
The tourism board will make its debut at the Cycling Australia and…
Bollywood actors have arrived in New Zealand for the Tempetations Reloaded show.
Popular actors Shahrukh Khan (SRK), Madhuri Dixit and Rani Mukherji were greeted by New Zealand Prime…
New Zealand has unveiled its new national tourism strategy, designed to maximise the potential of the sector over the next 12 years.
The 'Tourism 2025' strategy, which was released…
Tourism New Zealand has partnered with New Zealand’s Luxury Lodges and Kolkata-based A Travel Duet to launch a
honeymoon contest in India.
Honeymooners will have to participate on…
Tourism New Zealand’s UK office is to use a boost in marketing funds to promote the destination to luxury travellers.
An addition NZ$20 million in four years will be used to target…
The tourist board of New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand, has partnered with Thai Airways on a new initiative aimed at luring Thai families to the country.
The campaign, called Discover…
The number of Brits visiting New Zealand has risen by 3.3% in the first half of 2013 based on last year’s figures.
“When we look at the first six months of the year we see a strong…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have signed a new agreement that will see the national carrier place the tourism board’s fern emblem on its aircraft.
The one-year partnership is…
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have entered a one-year partnership worth NZ$20 million (GBP9.9m, US$15.5m) to promote the destination.
The pair have signed a Memorandum of…
Tourism New Zealand has revamped its online training programme for the trade.
The new 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist Programme includes information on the destination including…
Tourism New Zealand is offering discounts to international travel agents wanting to experience the country.
The ‘Explore New Zealand’ programme involves around 400 New Zealand tourism…
Tourism New Zealand has joined forces with Thai Airways International (THAI) and Auckland Airport in an effort to attract more Thai travellers to the country.
A new campaign, titled…
Tourism New Zealand has unveiled its latest campaign – 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand.
The new campaign comes as the country is drawing nearer to the world premier of the…
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to boost its appeal among Muslim tourists with the launch of a guide to halal restaurants in the country.
Created in partnership with Christchurch airport, the…
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to tap into the popularity of the forthcoming Hobbit movies with a new international marketing drive.
The '100% Middle Earth, 100% Pure New Zealand' campaign…
Tourism New Zealand is aiming to tap into the popularity of the forthcoming Hobbit movies with a new international marketing drive.
The '100% Middle Earth, 100% Pure New Zealand' campaign…
New Zealand is growing in popularity with British tourists, some drawn in by the Hobbit/Lord of the Rings movies. Danielle Genty-Nott, regional manager UK & Europe at Tourism New Zealand…
Hawaiian Airlines will commence direct flights to Auckland from 14 March 2013.
The new services will operate three times a week direct to and from Honolulu, using Hawaiian's two-class,…
Heavy snow blanketed New Zealand's South Island this week, allowing the 2012 ski season to get underway at both Mount Hutt and Coronet Peak tomorrow (Saturday 9 June).
At Mount Hutt, an…
Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) and Qantas have announced a new marketing partnership aimed at boosting visitor arrivals into New Zealand on Qantas flights.
The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU),…
Tourism New Zealand (NZ) has decided to diversify its offering in the Indian market. The country’s tourism board will now expand its focus to include the business events sector including…
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