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Tourism operators lining up for TRENZ 2011

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:42:41 +1200

Tourism operators are queuing up to put their businesses on the world stage at TRENZ 2011, taking place in Queenstown, in the heart of the Southern Lakes region. “We are delighted at the strong interest from tourism businesses that want to take part in TRENZ. This is the first time we... Read more

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Tourism industry prepares for election

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:20:38 +1200

Tourism operators will focus on the future of New Zealand’s biggest export industry in a national road show series launched today by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). TIA is inviting tourism operators to discuss the challenges they face, their priorities for the... Read more

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International visitor numbers to New Zealand hit all-time high

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Sat, 05 Feb 2011 09:49:22 +1200

Strong growth in the number of Chinese and Australian visitors during December has helped New Zealand record its biggest month for international visitor arrivals since records began. Total international arrivals in December 2010 were up 1.3 per cent to 345,656, beating the previous record of... Read more

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Campervans and motorhomes available for RWC 2011

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 17 Sep 2010 11:13:04 +1200

Rumours that campervans and motorhomes are booked out for the Rugby World Cup are not true, with major campervan companies advising they are looking forward to receiving more bookings as New Zealand moves into the ‘One Year To Go’ period. “We are still taking bookings... Read more

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Tourism seeks stronger ties with local government

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 27 Aug 2010 14:28:11 +1200

The visitor industry is seeking a much stronger partnership with local government, saying it will boost the already significant economic contribution visitors make to communities throughout New Zealand. Local Government + The Visitor Industry: A Powerful Partnership is being launched before a... Read more

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From casino to naturist park - Tourism Industry Awards 2010 finalists

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 12:45:52 +1200

Creativity and innovation abound in the 34 companies and individuals announced today as finalists in the 2010 Tourism Industry Awards. “It is very pleasing to see that our finalists come from all over the country - 15 regions from Northland to Mackenzie - highlighting the valuable... Read more

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Mining decision heeds tourism feedback

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:37:19 +1200

The government’s decision not to undertake new mining in national parks is a great result for the tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. “This is the result that the majority of our members will welcome,” says TIA chief executive Tim... Read more

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Tourism industry welcomes experience rating for ACC

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 16:28:53 +1200

Tourism businesses will benefit from the decision to recognise individual workplace safety and injury management in their ACC levies, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. “Depending on the size of the business, the introduction of discounts based on claims history could... Read more

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New Zealand to star on silver screen

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 13:49:58 +1200

New Zealand will be the star of a new project that will offer aspiring film-makers the chance to get their work in front of director Peter Jackson. Launched in Wellington today, Tourism New Zealand (TNZ)'s 100% Pure New Zealand ‘Your Big Break' competition will see five budding film-makers... Read more

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Giant rugby ball opens in Japan

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 09:00:29 +1200

New Zealand is getting huge interest from Japanese people a day after New Zealand's giant rugby ball was opened in Tokyo on October 28. The opening of the rugby ball under the high-profile Tokyo Tower site was covered by more than 100 journalists from Japan's 11 national television... Read more

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New Zealand a winner for British travellers

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 12:46:46 +1200

New Zealand has turned in a winning performance in the UK, being voted favourite long-haul country by readers of the Guardian, the Observer and guardian.co.uk. At the annual Reader's Travel Awards announced recently, New Zealand beat Cambodia, Chile, Vietnam and Japan to take the... Read more

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September arrival figures show positive signs for summer

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:40:21 +1200

Early signs of recovery are being seen for the New Zealand tourism industry, with a growth in September arrivals figures. Statistics New Zealand figures released today showed that total arrivals for September increased 9.3 per cent on the same month last year; an additional 14,700 international... Read more

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New Tourism New Zealand chief executive announced

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:32:27 +1200

Kevin Bowler has been appointed Tourism New Zealand's new chief executive. Mr Bowler has extensive marketing and business leadership experience spanning fast-moving consumer goods, technology and media brands in New Zealand and overseas. He is currently CEO for start-up Yahoo!Xtra, a JV between... Read more

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Ski season helps New Zealand to a strong winter

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 15:29:35 +1200

Australian holiday arrivals and a strong ski season have helped New Zealand enter new territory for visitor arrivals over winter. Figures out from Statistics New Zealand today showed that Australian holiday arrivals over the winter season of June, July and August were up 28 per cent on the same... Read more

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Backpackers urged to go all the way

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 09:05:17 +1200

Tourism New Zealand is targeting the youth and backpacker market with a new campaign urging them to "Go All The Way" ... to New Zealand. The campaign was launched on September 17 at New Zealand's first-ever Backpacker Industry Conference held at Auckland University of... Read more

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Conde Nast names NZ top destination

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:25:51 +1200

New Zealand has been ranked in the top five best destinations in the world by readers of Condé Nast Traveller magazine for the sixth year in a row. New Zealand came second after Italy as the best destination, with Turkey and Australia third and fourth. Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) chief... Read more

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Australia hits new record high

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:15:14 +1200

Visitors from Australia reached a record high in July this year, delivering nearly 16,000 more travellers from across the Tasman than the same month last year. The Australian market has grown by an additional 55,000 visitors in the past 12 months. Recognising the importance of Australia, Tourism... Read more

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Agreement opens gates for trans-Tasman travel

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 14:09:18 +1200

A new trans-Tasman agreement is set to increase the rewards for New Zealand’s tourism industry. The agreement, announced by Prime Minister John Key in August, will see streamlined processes for border processing of trans-Tasman passengers, making Australian travellers’... Read more

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Forecast tourism growth slows in short-term

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:42:52 +1200

International visitor arrivals are forecast to grow by an average of 2.5 percent per annum over the next seven years, according to the Ministry of Tourism show. By 2015 international visitor numbers are forecast to reach 2.9 million, up by 18.6% or 455,000 more visitors than we get now. Ministry... Read more

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PM invites Kiwis to become New Zealand ambassadors

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 08:49:17 +1200

The Prime Minister launched a new tourism campaign in July, calling on all New Zealanders to support the tourism industry and become ambassadors for their country. ‘The Great Kiwi Invite' is a new Tourism New Zealand (TNZ) initiative encouraging New Zealanders to get in touch with... Read more

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Heritage Rotorua unlocks new key system

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 16:03:45 +1200

Heritage Rotorua continues its continuing upgrade programme with a new cutting-edge hotel room security system. The hotel's metal keys have been replaced with a Kaba electronic locking system. This system is operated by a radio frequency, so is a step on from the magnetic strip-style locking... Read more

Search on for exceptional young tourism professional

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:59:54 +1200

Rising stars in the New Zealand tourism industry are being sought for the 2009 PATA Young Tourism Professional Award. The award, managed by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), recognises aspiring young individuals who are paving the way in the tourism sector. The winner will... Read more

Tourism New Zealand chief to stand down

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:58:20 +1200

The chief executive of Tourism New Zealand (TNZ), who has led the marketing organisation for more than a decade, will stand down at the end of this year. George Hickton has advised the TNZ board and staff that he would leave when his contract expired on December 1. “After more than 10 years... Read more

Thanks a million, Australia

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 11:42:05 +1200

The New Zealand tourism industry is saying a big "Thanks a Million" to Australian visitors to celebrate the record of welcoming a million Australians in a 12-month period. Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today showed that over one million visitors (1,001,880) arrived from Australia in... Read more

Milestone for New Zealand brand

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:39:53 +1200

The ground-breaking 100% Pure New Zealand tourism marketing campaign turns 10 this year. After a rocky start, the campaign that was rushed through to meet the millennium has become New Zealand's longest-running tourism campaign and one of the longest-running global campaigns in the world. In the... Read more

Revamped website helps trade sell New Zealand

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 11:46:23 +1200

New cutting-edge features are making selling New Zealand easier for international travel trade. A comprehensive industry guidebook, with nearly 2000 New Zealand product listings offering trade information, and new market snapshots Tourism New Zealand (TNZ)'s website for the travel trade, Read more

NZ 'best destination' in UK

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 26 Nov 2008 08:31:43 +1200

New Zealand has been voted ‘Best Destination’ by readers in the Telegraph Travel Awards announced this morning in the UK. Telegraph Group Travel Editor Graham Boynton said his readers had busy lives and liked New Zealand’s old-fashioned values and shared culture. “People... Read more

Visitor spending slows

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 21 Nov 2008 02:57:56 +1200

Spending by international visitors remained at $6.0 billion in the year to September 2008 according to data released by the Ministry of Tourism today. “We aren’t seeing the growth we are used to. While overall spending by international visitors is stable for the year, it is clear that... Read more

International praise for NZ's 'responsible tourism'

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 02:59:47 +1200

New Zealand has just been awarded ‘Overall Winner’ in the prestigious Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards 2008. Competing alongside 1900 international nominees, New Zealand has come out on top demonstrating international recognition of the quality of the New Zealand Tourism... Read more

New Zealand tops UK tourism awards

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 15 Oct 2008 09:31:00 +1200

New Zealand has once again been voted a favourite destination by British travellers, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today. Readers of the Guardian, the Observer and guardian.co.uk voted New Zealand their favourite long-haul holiday destination in the recent annual Reader’s Travel... Read more