Trade News from Tourism New Zealand

$55 Million Hilton Hotel Opens in Taupo

2009-11-22T11:00:00Z

The $55 million Hilton Lake Taupo opens as the first deluxe international hotel in Taupo and the second Hilton Hotel in New Zealand. Originally the historic Terraces Hotel, it is now completely refurbished and expanded.

Dunedin Ranks in Lonely Planet Top 10

2009-11-18T11:00:00Z

The newly released Lonely Planet Best in Travel 2010 guide book has named Dunedin in three top ten lists.

Trade Update from Best Spas of New Zealand

2009-11-17T11:00:00Z

The Best of New Zealand Spas are pleased to offer this update on indulgent spa experiences offered by the top spas in this fabulously scenic country.

Travel Impressions discovers Milford Sound

2009-11-17T11:00:00Z

New York and Pennsylvania based agents from Travel Impressions got a taste of New Zealand in mid November when they visited Queenstown, Milford Sound, Auckland and Rotorua. The visit was part of an Australasian famil arranged by ATS Pacific.

RWC 2011 Travel Agents Announced

2009-11-16T11:00:00Z

Rugby World Cup Ltd (RWCL) and Rugby Travel and Hospitality Ltd (RTH) are pleased to announce the appointed Official Travel Agents (OTAs) for Rugby World Cup 2011, New Zealand.

What's New in the Christchurch Canterbury Region

2009-11-15T11:00:00Z

The Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism trade team are passionate in assisting you with itinerary planning so your clients stay longer in our region and make the most of what is on offer.

Kiwi Experience takes out Australasian Award

2009-11-12T11:00:00Z

Kiwi Experience, New Zealand's renowned hop-on, hop-off adventure network has won its third consecutive Golden Backpack Award in the Best Tour Operator New Zealand category.

What's New in Northland

2009-11-11T11:00:00Z

Find out what's new in Northland from Destination Northland's November Trade Update.

New Zealand Wins Responsible Tourism Awards – Twice!

2009-11-11T11:00:00Z

For the second year running, New Zealand has taken the top spot at the prestigious Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards.

Maori Cultural Mission to UK and Europe

2009-11-11T11:00:00Z

During May 2009 Maori operators visited travel sellers in Europe to promote New Zealand’s soaring mountains, fiery volcanoes, forest giants, brawling rivers, temperamental geysers and sparkling oceans. Using stories of this unique land to theme travel itineraries these operators presented another way for visitors to experience New Zealand.

New Zealand in Lonely Planet Top 10

2009-11-01T11:00:00Z

New Zealand was picked by Lonely Planet authors, staff and travellers as one of the Top 10 Countries to visit in 2010.

New Boutique Lodge North of Auckland

2009-11-10T11:00:00Z

Located just 80 minutes drive north of Auckland, Pakiri is on the scenic eastern coastline and is surrounded by white sandy beaches, bays and some of the regions most revered holiday spots.

Charter the Silver Fern - More than just a Train Ride

2009-11-09T11:00:00Z

If you're looking for an experience for your clients that provides an unexpected wow factor and adds a new dimension to an incentives, convention or on-shore cruise event, you should consider a Silver Fern charter.

Kids Play Golf for Free at Millbrook

2009-11-01T11:00:00Z

Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook resort is encouraging youngsters aged 18 and under staying at Millbrook with their family to enjoy a free round on the championship 18-hole course.

New Auckland iPhone Application

2009-11-08T11:00:00Z

If you have clients visiting Auckland, recommend that they download the new Auckland i-Phone application for an electronic guidebook to plan their Auckland experience while on the move.

Hawkes Bay Winery Launches New Products

2009-11-08T11:00:00Z

Church Road Winery in the Hawke's Bay have launched several new products which can cater for small groups, corporate groups, incentive groups and conferences.

Blanket Bay Third in Conde Nast Top 100

2009-11-08T11:00:00Z

Glenorchy’s Blanket Bay has been named the third greatest accommodation property in the world and the best hotel in Oceania by readers of the influential American travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

Auckland Company Launches New Tours

2009-11-01T11:00:00Z

Auckland tour company TIME Unlimited NZ Tours & Travel have launched several new tours including Auckland Maori Tours and private tours, as well as a brand new website.

4 Star Airport Hotel to Open in time for Rugby World Cup

2009-10-29T11:00:00Z

Sudima Hotels New Zealand will add a third hotel to their portfolio at Auckland Aiport to open early 2011

New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball Opens in Tokyo

2009-10-27T11:00:00Z

The New Zealand Rugby Ball Venue in Tokyo is now up next the the Tokyo Tower. During the seven days the Ball is open, it will play host to a series of public and private events aimed at promoting New Zealand as a place to visit, work and do business with. It will also host functions which will showcase New Zealand cuisine.

Product Update (November 2009)

2009-10-28T11:00:00Z

Longer days have arrived in New Zealand; a perfect time for long walks, sunset dinners, early morning activities like fishing and birding. All this while New Zealand lays on a feast of spring flavours, from our garden produce to seasonal delights like whitebait and lamb.

International Antarctic Centre Wins Top Award

2009-10-27T11:00:00Z

The International Antarctic Centre has been judged the overall winner in the Champion Host – medium, large enterprise category at the prestigious Canterbury Champions Awards Dinner.

New Restaurant at The Langham Auckland

2009-10-27T11:00:00Z

Taking its inspiration from the home of the Slow Food movement, Northern Italy’s Piedmont region, Barolo serves fine Italian cuisine using the freshest local ingredients including home grown truffles.

Milford Sound Flights Consolidated

2009-10-27T11:00:00Z

Real Journeys Limited and Totally Tourism Limited have consolidated their Queenstown based aircraft flight operations / engineering businesses into a 50/50 Joint Venture (Milford Sound Flights). The brands: Air Fiordland, Milford Sound Scenic Flights, Real Journeys – Milford Sound Flightseeing will continue to offer their respective products to the market, unchanged.

Fashion Designer Manish Arora Discovers Paradise

2009-10-19T11:00:00Z

“If there is ever a time in your life when you’re looking for inspiration, exhilaration and emotional peace, I believe 10 days in New Zealand is your answer” – Manish Arora

A Different View!

2009-10-13T11:00:00Z

New Zealand is renowned for diverse and spectacular scenery and there’s no better way to see it all than with a scenic flight. For an experience they will never forget, why not offer your clients a scenic flight with a twist and include a hot air balloon ride?

Best of Golf Tourism Network News

2009-10-06T11:00:00Z

The Best of Golf New Zealand tourism network provides you with their latest news on golf tourism in New Zealand.

Dive! Tutukaka Wins National Service Award

2009-09-29T11:00:00Z

A skipper for Northland recreational dive and tourism company, Dive! Tutukaka, Evan Barclay, has received a national accolade for providing awesome customer service.

International Media Flock to WOW

2009-09-24T12:00:00Z

Media from all over the world have travelled to New Zealand to cover this year’s Montana World of WearableArt™ Awards Show (WOW), which started in Wellington this week.

New Luxury Vessel for Milford Sound

2009-09-24T12:00:00Z

Real Journeys have just launched a luxurious new $2.5 million tourism vessel – MV Sinbad – in Milford Sound.

Remarkables Lodge Launch Agents Video

2009-09-21T12:00:00Z

Remarkables Lodge in Queenstown have developed a video to help travel sellers understand what it has to offer .

Tourism New Zealand Board Announces New Chief Executive

2009-09-21T12:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand Chairman Greg Muir has today announced the appointment of Kevin Bowler as its new CEO.

New Zealand Voted Best at Destination Branding

2009-09-21T12:00:00Z

New Zealand has come out on top in a survey asking tourism organisations from around the world to rank the best destination brands.

Ski Season Helps New Zealand to a Strong Winter

2009-09-20T12:00:00Z

Australian holiday arrivals and a strong ski season have helped New Zealand enter new territory for visitor arrivals over winter.

Backpackers Urged to “Go All The Way”

2009-09-16T12:00:00Z

Many backpackers from UK and Europe only travel as far as Australia, so get behind Tourism New Zealand's new campaign and encourage your backpacker clients to complete the journey and "Go All The Way" by continuing to New Zealand

Air New Zealand Launches Summer Charter Flights

2009-09-01T12:00:00Z

Air New Zealand is to operate a special summer charter service to help grow visitor arrivals from Japan into New Zealand. The charters will operate from Nagoya and Okinawa in December and January.

New Zealand Named as a Top Destination – Condé Nast

2009-09-02T12:00:00Z

For the sixth year in a row, New Zealand has been ranked in the top five best destinations in the world by readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller magazine.

Product Update (September 2009)

2009-09-02T12:00:00Z

Flowers are in bloom, the lambing season is well under way, and Aotearoa has cast off her mantle of blue and white to replace it with one of green. Find the latest poduct updates here for spring.

New Zealand Leads the Way in Responsible Tourism

2009-08-23T12:00:00Z

New Zealand is leading the world in its approach to sustainable tourism and is in a position to help other countries develop in this area, a visiting responsible tourism expert says.

Win a New Zealand Holiday

2009-08-27T12:00:00Z

Travel Sellers in Singapore and Malaysia can win an 8 day holiday in New Zealand simply by completing 5 training modules by 30 November 2009.

New Product Directories for New Zealand Apartments

2009-08-24T12:00:00Z

New Zealand Apartments and New Zealand Luxury Motels have each released their new directories for the 2009-2011 period.

Travelodge Wellington Officially Open

2009-08-24T12:00:00Z

Travelodge Wellington has been officially welcomed to the capital city. The style of Travelodge Wellington is fresh and modern with an emphasis on delivering comfortable hotel accommodation, complete with up-to-date technology.

Virtuoso thinks New Zealand’s hot!

2009-08-23T12:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand has been working with luxury consortia Virtuoso and receiving fantastic coverage.

Wellington Declared Gastronomic Capital

2009-08-18T12:00:00Z

Wellington's fourth supreme win in the five years of Cuisine's NZ Restaurant of the Year competition has cemented the city as New Zealand's gastronomic capital, according to awards judge and Cuisine food editor Lauraine Jacobs.

Wanaka Operators Achieve Green Tourism Benchmark

2009-08-17T12:00:00Z

Clients concerned for the enironment can book with confidence in Wanaka with twelve tourism operators achieving the Qualmark Green rating for responsible tourism.

Three Additions to New Zealand Luxury Motels Collection

2009-08-09T12:00:00Z

New Zealand Luxury Motels announce that three new motels have joined their New Zealand Luxury Motel collection, bringing the total number of motels to 22 nationwide.

Extra Doubtful Sound Cruises to Offset Milford Rd Closure

2009-08-05T12:00:00Z

Real Journeys is transferring an extra vessel to Doubtful Sound to create additional cruising capacity for visitors who are unable to access Milford Sound due to road closures this month

Many Options for Eco-Friendly Accommodation

2009-08-05T12:00:00Z

New Zealand’s reputation for sustainable practice and environmental awareness has prompted growth in eco-tourism as more travellers seek eco-friendly accommodation.

Qualmark Celebrates First Green Birthday

2009-08-03T12:00:00Z

It’s not easy being green, but over 200 tourism businesses have shown it can be done by achieving Qualmark Green enviro-ratings within 12 months of the programme’s launch.

India and Singapore Luxury Buyers Famil New Zealand

2009-07-22T12:00:00Z

Two India and two Singapore luxury product buyers toured New Zealand in June to improve their knowledge levels of luxury products and to help them promote New Zealand as a preferred luxury destination.

New Zealand Tourism among World’s Best

2009-07-19T12:00:00Z

A selection of New Zealand operators have been voted as being among the world’s best by the readers of top US travel magazine Travel + Leisure.

Food and Wine Tourism is Growing Fast in New Zealand

2009-07-15T12:00:00Z

New Zealand’s International Visitor Survey shows that visitors to wine trails and vineyards are outnumbering other iconic activities popular with visitors such as jet boating and walking on a glacier.

Product Update (August 2009)

2009-06-30T12:00:00Z

Winter in New Zealand is dramatic landscapes draped in rich green, brown and golden colours of the earth and now decorated with nature’s own face powder - 100% Pure New Zealand snow. In this Product Update, we bring you a selection of products from across New Zealand for winter.

Nelson Ranks With World's Top Charming Towns

2009-06-10T12:00:00Z

International travel website Tripadvisor.com has ranked the New Zealand city of Nelson among the world’s most charming small towns.

Bush and Beach Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

2009-06-23T12:00:00Z

Bush and Beach, Auckland's premier small group, eco-tour company celebrates 25 years in business this month.

Touch of Spice New Zealand Ranks Among World’s Best

2009-06-23T12:00:00Z

New Zealand’s leading luxury lifestyle specialists Touch of Spice have been named among the top villa rental companies in the world by USA Conde Nast Traveler magazine.

Canadian Flight Centre Staff Trained in New Zealand Products

2009-06-22T12:00:00Z

Frontline Travel Sellers from Flight Centre Canada were brought to New Zealand for training in May to experience the New Zealand products they sell.

Guangdong Agents Experience FIT Products

2009-06-22T12:00:00Z

Six product planners from Guangdong Province in South China toured the Canterbury and West Coast regions in the South Island to experience new and varied products, especially for the FIT market.

Korean FIT Travel Agents Famil North Island Regions

2009-06-22T12:00:00Z

Six travel sellers from Korea arrived in New Zealand in April to famil FIT products in Auckland, Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Rotorua and Taupo.

Golf in Mountain Scenery - Playing High!

2009-06-16T12:00:00Z

Here’s our pick of some of the best golf courses against the backdrop of New Zealand's mountains.

Ten year milestone for 100% Pure New Zealand

2009-06-07T12:00:00Z

The ground-breaking 100% Pure New Zealand tourism marketing campaign is turning 10 years old this year.

What's New in Fiordland

2009-05-25T12:00:00Z

Read Destination Fiordland's Autumn/Winter newsletter for all their news and information.

Product Managers from Germany and Switzerland Visit NZ

2009-05-24T12:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand hosted a famil for Product Managers from Germany and Switzerland to showcase some of the regions they may not have seen before.

Riverjet Launches The Squeeze

2009-05-13T12:00:00Z

Riverjet, located between Rotorua and Taupo, launches The Squeeze - an experience unbelievably unique and truly New Zealand.

Chuan Spa Opens at The Langham, Auckland

2009-04-29T12:00:00Z

The exquisite Chuan Spa at The Langham is now open and destined to become Auckland’s ultimate urban oasis while setting a new benchmark in spa excellence for New Zealand.

US Travel Sellers Experience the Life Back Promise

2009-05-04T12:00:00Z

Six frontline travel sellers were brought to New Zealand to experience "The New Zealand Life Back Promise".

China Agents Experience Self Drive Famil

2009-04-22T12:00:00Z

Six travel agents experienced a self drive famil around the Auckland and Northland regions of New Zealand.

Ancient Trees Bring New Zealand and Japan Closer

2009-04-21T12:00:00Z

Two ancient trees, both tourism icons of cultural significance, have united New Zealand and Japan in an agreement that is expected to boost tourism.

Boutique Accommodation Achieves New Highs in Wanaka

2009-04-19T12:00:00Z

Release Private Retreats is an architecturally designed eco friendly luxury boutique accommodation with commanding views over Lake Wanaka. If you have a small group to accommodate, this could be what they are looking for.

India Trade Famil Arrives with the Cricket Team

2009-04-06T12:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand with support from Tourism Auckland, Positively Wellington Tourism, Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism and local operators hosted a group of seven travel company directors during the Indian cricket tour of New Zealand.

Te Waonui - A New Experience in Franz Josef Glacier

2009-04-02T11:00:00Z

Just imagine waking up to the melodic call of native birdsong and opening your eyes to majestic mountains rising out of lush rainforest, all from the comfort of your luxuriously appointed room… This is Te Waonui Forest Retreat, a stunning, unique lodge-style hotel surrounded by native rainforest on New Zealand’s beautiful West Coast.

Zealandia Hatches First Baby Tuatara

2009-03-17T11:00:00Z

Wellington's wildlife sanctuary, Zealandia makes headlines around the world with the discovery of the first tuatara to hatch in the wild on mainland New Zealand in over 200 years!

Visitors will Spread Around New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011

2009-03-15T11:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand says the announcement of venues for the Rugby World Cup in 2011 is good news for tourism in New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Profile Soars in India

2009-03-15T11:00:00Z

One of India’s most famous Bollywood actresses and the exploits of India’s cricketing superstars have helped to push New Zealand’s profile sky-high over the last few weeks.

New Spa Opens at Terrace Downs Resort

2009-03-03T11:00:00Z

A Spa is the latest addition to Canterbury's high country resort, Terrace Downs and several special Spa and golf packages are now on offer.

The Bachelor Finds Love in New Zealand

2009-02-24T11:00:00Z

ABC’s Bachelor, just screened in the US, has found true love in New Zealand – and he’s not just talking about the quest for his fiancée!

Economic Conditions Biting into Tourism Markets

2009-02-26T11:00:00Z

World economic conditions are biting into the New Zealand tourism industry with a decrease in the number of long-haul tourists visiting in January this year.

Kiwi Encounter Hatches 700th Kiwi

2009-02-25T11:00:00Z

Kiwi Encounter in Rotorua is today celebrating the safe arrival of the 700th Kiwi hatched there since they commenced participation in the kiwi recovery programme in 1995/6.

Conde Nast Praise for New Zealand Spa

2009-02-23T11:00:00Z

One of the world’s most prestigious travel magazine – Conde Nast - has named Polynesian Spa (Rotorua) in their UK edition amongst the top ten thermal, natural or medical spas in the world, as voted by their readers in the 2009 Annual Spa Awards. Polynesian Spa was the only spa outside Europe to receive this accolade.

NZ Lodges Named in List of Top Luxury Hotels

2009-02-12T11:00:00Z

Blanket Bay and Huka Lodge have been named among the best luxury hotels in the world, sharing the annual Forbes 400 list with prestigious properties such as the Paris Ritz, New York Four Seasons and Hawaii's Halekulani.

New ‘Big Red’ Jet Boat Technology a World First

2009-02-04T11:00:00Z

New Zealand tourism leader Shotover Jet has launched cutting edge ‘jet cam’ technology in what is believed to be a world first.

Defibrillators for Cruises in Remote Milford & Doubtful Sounds

2009-02-22T11:00:00Z

South Island tourism operator Real Journeys has purchased four automated external defibrillators for company vessels operating in remote parts of Fiordland.

Delegates Spoiled for Choice in Rotorua

2009-02-23T11:00:00Z

With 344 accommodation rooms, the greatest number of rooms in one Rotorua location and seven dedicated function rooms, conference organisers have plenty of choice at Novotel Rotorua Lakeside and Hotel Ibis Rotorua.

Intercity Launches Two New Travelpasses

2009-02-16T11:00:00Z

InterCity coachlines, New Zealand's largest coach network, has launched two new routes to their Travelpass products.

Tourism New Zealand Woos Australian Skiers

2009-02-04T11:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand is mounting an early run of television commercials promoting the ski season in a bid to boost visitor arrivals over winter.

Emirates A380 Starts Service to Auckland

2009-02-01T11:00:00Z

Emirates Airlines' version of the world's biggest passenger plane, the Airbus A380, touched down in Auckland on 2nd February to begin a three-times-a-week service to Sydney.

Summer Holds up Better than Expected

2009-02-03T11:00:00Z

Visitor arrivals figures out today show that visits during December helped the year end on a stronger note.

Couple Announce Engagement in Mobile Studio

2009-01-29T11:00:00Z

A young British couple on holiday in New Zealand have just used Tourism New Zealand’s ‘Have Your Say’ mobile film studio to announce their engagement to friends and family back home.

Louis Vuitton Pacific Series Showcases New Zealand

2009-01-29T11:00:00Z

The start of the Louis Vuitton Pacific Series this weekend will see New Zealand in the spotlight for yachting fans from many of our major tourist markets.

Lakeside Gourmet Delights

2009-01-20T11:00:00Z

Edgewater Resort has just released a new ‘Lakeside Gourmet Break’ package, designed especially for fine food aficionados.

Milford Sound - In the Running to be One of the New 7 Wonders of Nature

2009-01-27T11:00:00Z

The search continues for the 'New 7 Natural Wonders of the World' and a new online ranking system shows Milford Sound is on target to make it through to the next phase.

The Terracotta Warriors of Qin come to Wellington

2009-01-27T11:00:00Z

The Terracotta Warriors of Qin exhibition is on in Wellington until 13th April 2009.

New US Campaign Launches by Webinar

2009-01-22T11:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand has just launched its latest marketing campaign to travel agents across the United States without stepping out of the office.

Tourists Have Their Say on the Road

2009-01-20T11:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand’s mobile studio has successfully completed its first week on the road and the ‘Have Your Say’ YouTube channel has already clocked up almost 3,000 views.

Tuhua Tours Take Off

2009-01-05T11:00:00Z

Aerius Helicopters are now offering tours to Tuhua (Mayor Island) amongst their tourism products. Aerius are the only helicopter company with a landing permit to take visitors on half or full day tours of New Zealand’s most unusual Volcano.

Re-branding a Park Loaded with Fun

2009-01-15T11:00:00Z

New owners have rebranded the previous Longridge Fun Park into Spring Loaded Fun Park which promises visitors a wide variety of things to do, from full-on adrenalin activities designed to get hearts racing to simply relaxing on the café deck overlooking the picturesque country setting.

Take a hike and explore Queenstown this summer

2008-12-08T11:00:00Z

Summer is the perfect time to explore the magnificent Queenstown region by foot. New trails including the Lake Hayes Loop and Jardine’s to Jack’s Point have this year been added to the already rich range of walks within easy reach of the resort. Visitors and locals alike enjoy one-day adventures and world famous multi-day hikes.

Remarkables Lodge Queenstown

2008-12-07T11:00:00Z

The Remarkables Lodge in Queenstown has released a trade newsletter outlining the latest developments and some special offers.

Big Picture Wine - The Most Exciting Wine Experience of Your Life

2008-12-07T11:00:00Z

Take off on a wine-tasting adventure with Big Picture Wine, Hawke’s Bay - a virtual wine tour of the region, its wines, winemakers and wineries.

Rugby Ball Hosts Thousands in London

2008-12-05T11:00:00Z

Over seven and a half thousand people have visited Tourism New Zealand’s Rugby Ball venue in London and many more have seen New Zealand’s message through media coverage of the event.

Karori Sanctuary re-launches as Zealandia

2008-12-03T11:00:00Z

Wellington's award-winning conservation attraction Karori Sanctuary has been launched under the new brand name Zealandia by New Zealand Prime Minister John Key. The new brand precedes the unveiling of the Sanctuary's state-of-the-art visitor experience in 2010, the biggest eco-tourism development currently underway in New Zealand.

Old Hospital Comes to Life After 12 Years

2008-12-02T11:00:00Z

From Nurses' Home and Maternity Ward, to Ward One and Physio, the new accommodation at the old hospital in Pahiatua is far from mundane. The uniqueness that comes from refurbishing an old hospital is only one of the many charms of Masters Hall in Pahiatua.

Fishing Lodge Launched on Tongariro River

2008-11-30T11:00:00Z

Ika Lodge, Turangi New Zealand has re-launched following extensive upgrading. Located on the banks of the world famous Tongariro River in the North Island town of Turangi the boutique lodge offers superior suites, two bedroom apartments along with the addition of a private three bedroom bungalow.

Tourism New Zealand Hosts Japan Walking Association

2008-11-27T11:00:00Z

Japan's largest consumer 'walking' network, Japan Walking Association (JWA) and Tourism New Zealand are working collectively to promote walking in NZ. The first step was a walking famil in some of the most beautiful parts of New Zealand.

New Zealand Wins Again

2008-11-25T11:00:00Z

New Zealand has been voted ‘Best Destination’ by readers in the Telegraph Travel Awards announced this morning in the UK.

New Zealand Voted "Best Golf Destination"

2008-11-25T11:00:00Z

New Zealand has been voted ‘Golf Destination of the Year 2009’ for the Asia and Australasia region at the International Association of Golf Tour Operators world's top destination awards held in Marbella Spain on Thursday evening.

Unearth the Secrets of Tui Beer

2008-11-20T11:00:00Z

There is real depth to the offerings of Tui HQ as a tourist destination. You need to step inside the walls to unearth the secret to the holy grail of New Zealand beer.

Discovery and Gourmet Experiences at Claremont Estate

2008-11-19T11:00:00Z

Claremont Country Estate in North Canterbury announce five new exclusive experiences available to guests this summer showcasing Discovery and Gourmet.

New Zealand Apartments Celebrates Five Years in Business

2008-11-19T11:00:00Z

It is five years ago this month when New Zealand Apartments launched their new concept onto the world-wide & New Zealand leisure travel markets. Since that time the collection has grown to 50 apartments in 30 locations and has expanded to also include 20 New Zealand Luxury Motels.

Thai Kiwi Specialist Self-drive Famil

2008-11-12T11:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand with support from Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism and local operators hosted a group of nine Thai Kiwi Specialists in August 2008 for a self-drive and campervan experience in the South Island.

Financial Crisis Begins to Impact Visitor Arrivals

2008-11-12T11:00:00Z

The impact of the global financial crisis is beginning to be felt by the tourism industry, with visitor arrivals to New Zealand down 6.6%, just over 11,000 less people than in September 2007.

Wharekauhau Voted Best in World by Conde Nast USA

2008-11-12T11:00:00Z

Results from the prestigious Condé Nast (USA) Traveler Readers Choice Awards 2008 have been announced and New Zealand’s Wharekauhau Country Estate located in the famed winery region of Martinborough, has been voted in the very best resorts in the world.

Treetops Lodge Voted Best NZ Hotel by Conde Nast readers

2008-11-12T11:00:00Z

Treetops Lodge and Wilderness Experience have been selected as New Zealand’s best hotel for the second consecutive year running recognised in the 2008 Condé Nast Traveler (USA) magazine Readers’ Choice Awards.

New Zealand Leads the Way in Responsible Tourism

2008-11-12T11:00:00Z

New Zealand won the ‘Overall Winner’ and ‘Best Destination’ categories in the Virgin Holidays Responsible Tourism Awards.

Mixed Asia Insight Famil 2008

2008-11-12T11:00:00Z

Tourism New Zealand organised and conducted the Mixed Asia Insight Famil from 26th October to 2nd November 2008.

High five for First Five Enviro-Gold Recipients

2008-10-16T11:00:00Z

Five of the country’s tourism businesses have received top accolades as the first accommodation providers in New Zealand to achieve Qualmark’s new Enviro-Gold logo.

$10 Million Spa Resort Opens in Rotorua

2008-10-12T11:00:00Z

A multimillion-dollar spa resort on the shores of Lake Rotorua is now open. The $10 million Wai Ora Lakeside Spa Resort is thought to be the first of its kind in the country.

Ban on Felt-soled Waders for Anglers

2008-09-29T11:00:00Z

If you have clients coming to New Zealand to fish, please let them know about changes to the regulations for fishers and anglers that mean that the use of felt-soled wading boots will be banned in New Zealand from 1 October 2008.

Wowing Audiences Around the World

2008-09-22T12:00:00Z

With a record number of international entries, judges and media the Montana World of Wearable™ Art (WOW®) Awards Show is set to enter its twentieth year in global style.

Wellington's Te Papa opens $6 million Multimedia Experience

2008-09-22T12:00:00Z

‘Our Space’ - Te Papa’s spectacular new $6 million multimedia interactive experience - is the icing on the national museum’s 10th birthday cake.

Qualmark - First Green Award to Rotorua Motel

2008-09-21T12:00:00Z

A Rotorua business which uses geothermal energy to heat its water is the first in the country to receive a Qualmark environmental verification.