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Rotorua best destination for family holiday

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 11 Oct 2011 14:29:28 +1200

Kiwis have voted Rotorua New Zealand’s best destination for a long weekend away with the kids. Rotorua’s top placing was revealed in a survey of more than 6000 New Zealanders carried out by accommodation booking website Wotif. Wotif Brands general manager Megan Magill... Read more

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Destination Rotorua Marketing's General Manager Moving On

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:44:24 +1200

Chris Destrieux, general manager of Destination Rotorua Marketing, is leaving his position as head of Rotorua District Council's (RDC) destinational marketing unit, the council announced today. RDC Economic & Regulatory Services group manager Mark Rawson said that although Mr... Read more

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New era in mountain biking

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 31 Aug 2011 15:26:37 +1200

On September 1 Mountain Bike Rotorua (MBR) Ltd opened to offer a new era in standards of service to mountain bike enthusiasts. MBR will offer bike hire and guided bike tour options from the Waipa mountain bike car park at the world-class Whakarewarewa Forest. The exciting new business will have a... Read more

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Queen's B'day Buzz

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 27 May 2011 14:21:19 +1200

Something for Everyone in Rotorua this Queen’s Birthday Weekend Undecided what to do for the Queen’s Birthday? A few days in Rotorua could provide all the answers. Rotorua is hosting a number of premier events over the long weekend to ensure there is something to... Read more

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Driving to Rotorua from Auckland just got easier

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 20 Apr 2011 15:15:03 +1200

Tourists will find it easier getting to Rotorua from Auckland now the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) has added the city’s name to highway destination signs. Eight existing green highway signs have been amended and 15 new ones have been installed in a bid to improve access to the North ... Read more

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Rotorua QuakeAid offers chance for all residents to help Christchurch victims

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 16:08:02 +1200

Rotorua QuakeAid is a project involving a group of Rotorua organisations pulling together resources so the entire Rotorua community can respond to Christchurch earthquake victims’ desperate need for non-perishable food and supplies. QuakeAid will be a... Read more

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American legend to headline blues festival

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 08 Mar 2011 13:52:16 +1200

Blues legend Doug MacLeod will headline the Rotorua Blues Festival this year. The singer, from Los Angeles, is the patron of the Bay of Plenty Blues Club. He will perform exclusively in Rotorua during this trip, giving the city a fantastic chance to target local, domestic and... Read more

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Rotorua hotels coping well despite slower than expected recovery

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:50:22 +1200

Rugby World Cup will provide a short-term boost to Rotorua hotels after a slower than expected economic recovery over the past two years. Speaking at NZ Hotel Council’s 2010 Annual Operating Survey presentation in Rotorua this afternoon, NZHC Independent Chair Jennie Langley... Read more

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Tourism committee full speed ahead drafting strategy for Rotorua

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 18 Feb 2011 12:17:18 +1200

Rotorua's recently established tourism committee has wasted no time getting up to speed on the local tourism situation. Just weeks after its first meeting the committee is well down the track drafting a new strategy for Rotorua's future tourism development. Committee chairman Tony Marks said... Read more

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Polynesian Spa hits world top 10 in Conde Nast again

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 09 Feb 2011 15:40:13 +1200

New Zealand's leading international spa, Polynesian Spa in Rotorua, has once again been voted among the top 10 thermal, medical and natural spas in the world by Conde Nast Travel European readers in their 2011 Readers Choice Spa Awards. In 2004 - 2007 and 2009 Polynesian Spa also... Read more

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Chairperson sought for Rotorua's new tourism committee

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 16:11:20 +1200

Rotorua is about to embark on a new chapter of tourism development and is establishing a new leadership group to ensure the destination continues to reach its full potential. Kevin Winters said Rotorua District Council is looking to appoint an independent chairperson for its newly created... Read more

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Volcanic Air wins aviation award

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 07:26:10 +1200

Volcanic Air Safaris has been awarded the Aviation Industry Association of New Zealand 's platinum safety recognition award for its 25 years' continuous service without accident to self, passengers or crew. Volcanic Air Safaris of Rotorua... Read more

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The end of an era

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 11:26:31 +1200

Agroventures is pleased to announce the sale and purchase of Rotorua Bungy and Swoop. As of September 1, 2010 Rotorua Bungy and Swoop will be owned by the other three Agroventures activity owners - Shweeb, Agrojet and Freefall Xtreme. This change of ownership sees the departure of both... Read more

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Industry backs adventure tourism safety recommendations

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 26 Aug 2010 15:28:36 +1200

Strengthening the safety practices of New Zealand’s world-leading adventure tourism sector will be widely supported, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. TIA is giving its backing to the recommendations of the Adventure Tourism Safety Review, which were drawn up... Read more

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Award-winning New Zealand artists exhibit in Rotorua

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 15:10:57 +1200

The inaugural art exhibition being held in conjunction with the Wearable Creation ‘n Colour Awards officially opens on Sunday, August 22, with an invite-only VIP cocktail function that will allow potential collectors an opportunity to secure some of the finest art ever exhibited in... Read more

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Top walk now on Sydney's doorstep

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:25:12 +1200

Lonely Planet ranks the Tongariro Alpine Crossing among the world’s top 10 day walks, and it is now within easy reach of NSW hikers thanks to Air New Zealand's new direct Sydney to Rotorua flights, and the hiking package that Walking Legends has created to cater for keen... Read more

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Rotorua residents feeling safer, says independent report

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:25:35 +1200

Rotorua residents are feeling safer despite more personal experiences of crime over the past 12 months. The Rotorua community’s feeling of increased safety is revealed in results of an independent ‘perceptions of safety’ survey commissioned by Rotorua District Council (RDC).... Read more

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Lake Okareka Lodge now taking individual suite bookings

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:15:19 +1200

The award-winning Lake Okareka Lodge near Rotorua now offers individual suite bookings in addition to guests being able to book exclusive use of the entire lakeside lodge complex. lebua Hotels and Resorts' New Zealand country manager Diana Moore says exclusive... Read more

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Zurf launches at Zorb

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 13 Jul 2010 16:25:34 +1200

After a number of years of fine-tuning the design, ZORB is happy to announce the launch of its latest product, the ZURF – cousin to the ever-popular ZORB globe. The ZURF is a 3m x 3m inflatable cylinder with two open ends. Participants climb inside the 1.8m interior and roll the ZURF around.... Read more

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Rotorua Aquatic Centre first in country to take gold environment award

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:48:09 +1200

Rotorua Aquatic Centre has become the first swimming facility in New Zealand to achieve Qualmark’s prestigious Enviro-Gold award, which recognises the country’s highest standards in environmental practice. The Rotorua District Council-owned facility has earned top honour in New... Read more

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Hells Gate celebrates 10 years in business

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 07:53:17 +1200

Hells Gate and Wai Ora Spa celebrates 10 years of mud bathing this July. The “mud revolution” was rejuvenated by Wai Ora Group CEO Bryan Hughes, when he was looking for something to set apart Rotorua’s eastern most geothermal park located at Tikitere. “Mud bathing was... Read more

Meetings event more than met expectations

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:50:23 +1200

Being named runner-up to Air New Zealand in the best individual stand award at MEETINGS 2010 was the cherry on top for The Blue Baths' attendance at the annual business tradeshow. Managing director Jo Romanes says attending the annual conference and incentive trade show, held at... Read more

Polynesian Spa to open new couples' rooms

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 14:39:52 +1200

It’s hot, it’s romantic, it’s unique and it’s coming to New Zealand’s most acclaimed international thermal spa in time for the Rugby World Cup. Polynesian Spa in Rotorua is due to open two couples’ rooms in early August. The spa complex is... Read more

Cycling legend reluctantly refuses Rotorua visit

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:26:11 +1200

Lance Armstrong will not race at this year’s Singlespeed Mountain Bike World Championships in Rotorua in October. However, the cycling legend and seven times winner of the Tour de France, has a very good reason why not. “My friend, Mike Sherwin, has told me Rotorua is a wonderful... Read more

Luxury recognition for Lake Okareka Lodge

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 14:18:21 +1200

Rotorua's Lake Okareka Lodge by lebua continues to capture international recognition and publicity as a world-class ultra-luxury property. The secluded lakeside retreat was recently named the world's best country house in the prestigious 2009 World Luxury Hotel Awards, on top of its earlier... Read more

Festival of Colours

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:28:25 +1200

Hindu Council of New Zealand is now introducing the Festival of Colours (Holi) to Rotorua public for the first time on Sunday, 28 February 2010. After Deepawali, Holi is the second most important festival of India. Observed since ancient times, Holi festival – a spring festival in India... Read more

Sentinel Rock walk

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:42:41 +1200

Sentinel Rock Lookout (5 hours return – tramping track) The track is steep and a high level of fitness is required. This track leads to a view of Sentinel rock, an iconic rock outcrop on the eastern flanks of the Kaimai Range. The view of... Read more

Premier function and event area opens

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:54:56 +1200

Opened this month at Rainbow Springs Kiwi Wildlife Park, Waterfall Lakes is Rotorua's newest premier function area. The stunning and tranquil area features the newly refurbished and licensed Wairere Café, with an extended outdoor dining area that overlooks a breath-taking 4m-high... Read more

Regional brand launch

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 14:04:56 +1200

Central Park New Zealand was launched to the Rotorua tourism industry last week (November 25) at a forum run by Destination Rotorua Tourism Marketing (DRTM). The brand came about following Air New Zealand's August announcement that it would begin trans-Tasman flights between Rotorua and Sydney on... Read more

Lakeside lodge awarded top rating

marketing@rotoruaNZ.com (Destination Rotorua Marketing) — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:50:16 +1200

Rotorua's Lake Okareka Lodge has been awarded Qualmark ‘Exclusive' status, the top rating possible from New Zealand's national tourism grading system. Only nine accommodation properties in New Zealand are currently permitted to market themselves as Qualmark ‘Exclusive,' a category... Read more