Tourism New Zealand Trade News

Winter campaign launched in Aussie as first snow falls

2008-05-07T22:59:20Z

Chillier temperatures in New Zealand are being welcomed as the new ‘What’s On’ winter campaign launches in Australia, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor announced today.

New Zealand Tops "Travellers Choice" Awards

2008-04-30T05:16:50Z

New Zealand’s Southern Lakes have been named the top two destinations in the world by members of the world’s largest online travel community.

"webNZday" Training Sessions for Travel Sellers in USA (April - June 2008)

2008-04-28T04:09:14Z

Exclusively for travel sellers from the USA this web conference series brings you training on Destination New Zealand at the convenience of your desk. Registrations are now open for April - June 2008.

Best of Golf New Zealand update

2008-04-24T02:22:50Z

Golfing news for April. Includes story on China, the new driving range, the First Tee Charity Auction and more.

Campaign Takes New Zealand to China for the First Time

2008-04-08T23:03:36Z

Tourism New Zealand plans to capture the attention of Chinese travellers when it launches its first ever advertising campaign in Shanghai this month.

Virgin announces Sydney to Los Angeles route

2008-04-06T21:38:34Z

Virgin's new Sydney to Los Angeles flights announced. Flights available from 15 December 2008. The service focuses on space, comfort and entertainment. In-flight technology enables text messaging and emailing.

Kiwi Specialist of the Year award North America

2008-04-04T02:39:45Z

Applications are now open for the 2008 Kiwi Specialist of the Year award. Did you do a superb job promoting and selling New Zealand this year? Tell us about it and receive the benefits of entering.

Holidaying Australians Boost Visitor Numbers

2008-03-27T22:40:05Z

The high numbers of Australians visiting New Zealand and the booming cruise industry have given a boost to visitor numbers in February.

Canadian Travel Seller's Chance to Win

2008-03-18T21:44:28Z

Win a trip to New Zealand and become a Kiwi Specialist travel agent!

Cruise Ship Visitors Buoy International Arrival Numbers

2008-02-27T23:41:59Z

A huge boost in cruise ship visitors has buoyed arrival numbers in the beginning of the New Year.

New Zealand Satisfies Cruise Visitors

2008-02-25T20:53:13Z

Cruise ships have been a familiar sight at ports around the country this summer and new research shows these tourists are enjoying what New Zealand has to offer.

New Zealand Voted Top Country Again

2008-02-04T23:07:55Z

New Zealand has been voted top country (again) by Wanderlust readers.

December 2007 International Visitor Arrivals

2008-02-04T22:57:17Z

2007 was another record for visitor arrivals, however it softened towards the end of the year, caused largely by the economic situation overseas, which leads us to be more cautious about 2008

Bay of Islands has World's Best Luxury Hotel

2008-01-22T00:15:47Z

Eagles Nest in Russell has received the highest rating in the prestigious 2008 Conde Nast Traveller Gold List. The Conde Nast Traveller Gold List is the ultimate guide to the world's best luxury hotel properties. The Gold List is created by Conde Nast editors utilising feedback from readers world-wide.

Slow Start to Summer

2007-12-20T22:49:44Z

The usual busy summer tourist season has got off a predicted slow start, but it is likely to pick up. Overall, almost 230,000 (228,813) overseas visitors came to New Zealand in November 2007, a decrease of 1,100 (0.5%) from November 2006.

New Flights will Boost Growing China Arrivals

2007-12-17T23:00:36Z

Air New Zealand’s just-announced direct flights to Beijing will give a welcome boost to New Zealand’s fastest-growing tourist market, Tourism New Zealand chief executive George Hickton says.

International Visitors Find Green Satisfaction

2007-12-11T22:09:03Z

International visitors are applauding New Zealand’s environmental management, but are becoming increasingly demanding in their view of what’s green and what’s not, according to new research reported in the December issue of Tourism News.

Maori Cultural Tour selected as Trip of a Lifetime

2007-12-11T21:55:37Z

Exclusive New Zealand Maori Culture Tour selected by Conde Nast Traveler as one of the global 40 One of a Kind Day Trips of a Lifetime.

Travelocity is coming to New Zealand

2007-12-03T00:31:10Z

After revolutionising the face of travel internationally, Travelocity – a pioneer of online travel services - today announced that it will launch an online travel site in New Zealand.

Holidaying Kiwis Affect International Visitor Arrivals

2007-11-20T21:08:24Z

A shortage of seats on flights into New Zealand appears to have stifled international visitor arrivals during October.

TRENZ Returning to Rotorua in 2008

2007-11-16T03:08:42Z

TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual tourism business event, will return to Rotorua in 2008, the Tourism Industry Association (TIA) has announced.

Paradise in Japan

2007-11-15T22:29:51Z

Tourism New Zealand is making a large push into the Japanese tourism market launching the largest New Zealand promotional event ever staged in Japan to coincide with a $1.8 million campaign just launched into the Japanese market.

Virtual Rugby Club Opens Clubrooms

2007-11-11T21:25:43Z

The virtual clubrooms of the Front Row Rugby Club – an online community of global rugby supporters created by Tourism New Zealand – have officially opened.

Direct Flights are a Timely Boost for Fast Growing Market

2007-11-04T22:29:25Z

The arrival on Sunday, 4 November of Air New Zealand’s first direct flight from Vancouver, Canada to Auckland signals a positive future for New Zealand’s second fastest growing tourism market.

New Zealand and Canon Picture Perfect Pairing a First in Japan

2007-11-04T22:22:06Z

In a campaign launching 3 November in Japan, Tourism New Zealand is the first national tourism office to team up with a major Japanese corporation to market a destination.

Tourism New Zealand to Take Over China Tour Monitoring

2007-11-04T22:15:07Z

TOURISM NEW ZEALAND has taken over monitoring and approval of New Zealand-based Chinese Tour operators in a bid to improve quality and visitor satisfaction.

Expedia Launches in New Zealand

2007-10-25T20:53:03Z

Expedia, Inc. , the world's leading online travel company, today announced the launch of its New Zealand website -- http://www.expedia.co.nz -- a full-service travel booking site designed specifically to meet the needs of New Zealand travellers.

September Arrivals Hit a Record High

2007-10-19T01:10:51Z

Short term visitor arrivals reached a record high in September, with Australia continuing to perform well and Japan entering positive territory for the first time in 15 months.

Important Information for Freshwater Anglers Bringing Used Fishing Equipment to New Zealand

2007-10-09T12:01:44Z

New Zealand has some of the most pristine rivers and lakes in the world. To help us to keep it that way, New Zealand requires all used freshwater fishing equipment brought into New Zealand to be clean and dry.

New Zealand Regional Roadshow - Los Angeles and Seattle

2007-10-08T08:41:24Z

Tourism New Zealand invites retail agents, reservations staff and training managers to join representatives from the regions of New Zealand for an interactive training seminar in Los Angeles and Seattle.

New Zealand’s Giant Rugby Ball is officially opened in the heart of Paris

2007-10-08T00:55:37Z

The Eiffel Tower, one of the world’s most iconic landmarks, was today joined by the world’s largest inflatable rugby ball.

Australia does it Again

2007-09-24T02:00:48Z

Traditional rivalries between Australia and New Zealand must stop when it comes to holidays, with over 50,000 more Aussies visiting New Zealand over the last year.

Māori Language Thriving in Tourism Sector

2007-09-18T21:39:18Z

Bay of Plenty Tourism has scooped the Tourism New Zealand Tourism Award for use of Reo during Māori Language Week.

Tourism New Zealand takes over You Tube

2007-09-17T21:42:44Z

Tourism New Zealand is staging a global road block, taking over the YouTube homepage for 24-hours.

Tourism New Zealand takes to the Red Carpet

2007-09-17T01:27:41Z

Tourism New Zealand is using the glamour and glitz of the Emmys to premiere its new 100% Pure New Zealand campaign in the United States.

The Wait is Over

2007-09-04T22:32:54Z

Love rugby? Well Tana Umaga has just the club for you – the Front Row Rugby Club.

Welcome to the Youngest Country on Earth

2007-08-30T00:05:06Z

Tourism New Zealand today launched a new era of its highly successful 100% Pure New Zealand campaign, with the focus on New Zealand as the youngest country on earth.

The Langham Auckland Wins Best New Zealand City Hotel

2007-08-29T23:57:12Z

The Langham Auckland is thrilled to have been awarded best New Zealand City Hotel at the 2007 HM Awards for Hotel and Accommodation Excellence.

Australia Continues to Out Perform

2007-08-29T23:49:47Z

A great performance from Australia is continuing to underpin a steady increase in visitor numbers, despite a flattening off from some major markets.

Tourism New Zealand Springs into Action

2007-08-10T01:25:45Z

Tourism New Zealand is claiming a first, using a host of technology to launch its Spring Pass for Australian visitors.

Māori Language Week To Honour Tourism Operators

2007-07-23T23:57:15Z

For the first time ever, this year’s Māori Language Week will feature a Tourism Award sponsored by Tourism New Zealand.

A Mixed Month for Visitor Arrivals

2007-07-23T23:40:38Z

June showed a mixed result for visitor arrivals but Australia did well and Japan showed some signs of improvement, Tourism New Zealand chief executive George Hickton said.

Australian 'What's On' Campaign Takes on Ski Season

2007-06-04T23:39:41Z

For the first time Tourism New Zealand and the New Zealand Ski Tourism Marketing Network have combined resources to back a campaign aimed at Australians making up their minds about where to ski.

New Coromandel Food Trail Launched

2007-05-28T22:16:21Z

Visitors to the Coromandel now have a new way of exploring the fresh homegrown flavours of the Coromandel with a new food trail launched over the weekend.

Booking Your Trip is About to Get a Whole Lot Easier

2007-05-22T01:21:41Z

Looking for a hotel in Queenstown, a hire car in Tauranga or a nature trip in Nelson? Well, looking and booking will soon be a breeze with an i-SITE New Zealand national database currently being developed with Ibis Technology.

100% Pure New Zealand Creativity

2007-05-22T01:17:40Z

Tourism New Zealand is looking forward to three more years of that WOW factor, after renewing its partnership deal with the Montana World of WearableArt Awards.

Qualmark Scores with Satisfied Customers

2007-05-22T01:12:42Z

International visitors are much more satisfied when they chose independently benchmarked products.

China Leads April Arrivals Increase

2007-05-20T21:35:52Z

New Zealand’s rising popularity with Chinese travellers is helping to build an ever longer and stronger tourist season.

Tourism Steps Up the Challenge

2007-05-15T23:03:13Z

A draft strategy released today (Wednesday May 16) positions the tourism industry to take the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign to the next level, according to Tourism New Zealand.

Ski Operators Take Aim at Australian Ski Bunnies

2007-05-08T23:14:35Z

For the first time, New Zealand’s mountains and cool skiing will be featured in a television advertising campaign in Australia.

Record Summer for International Tourism Industry

2007-04-22T23:20:06Z

New Zealand has hosted a record number of international visitors during the summer

New Zealand Prime Minister 18th “Man” for Emirates Team New Zealand

2007-04-16T01:59:30Z

The Prime Minister of New Zealand, the Right Honourable Helen Clark, will be onboard Emirates Team New Zealand for the first race of the Louis Vuitton Cup next Monday April 16.

New security measures for international flights

2007-04-12T22:46:59Z

All passengers taking international flights to or from New Zealand need to be aware of the new Government security measures that came into force on 31 March 2007.

Google and 100% Pure New Zealand launch a tourism first

2007-04-12T22:17:32Z

Search engine Google, through its popular Google Earth™ product, has teamed up with New Zealand’s tourism marketing organisation in a world first.

Australian’s breakfast on New Zealand

2007-04-10T23:48:39Z

Top-rating Australian breakfast television programme The Today Show is currently broadcasting live in New Zealand as part of Tourism New Zealand’s campaign to attract more visitors from across the Tasman.

Chinese and Australian Visitor Arrivals Boost Record February

2007-03-20T23:05:28Z

New Zealand has hosted the largest ever number of visitors for the month of February and that growth looks set to continue.

Kiwis Go One Step Further to Welcome Aussies to New Zealand

2007-03-19T01:46:05Z

The New Zealand tourism industry has gone one step further in making Australians feel welcome in New Zealand

NZ steps up skills and talent search in Australia

2007-03-12T23:05:38Z

The New Zealand Labour Department is using Tourism New Zealand’s successful tourism marketing campaign in Australia to encourage our trans Tasman neighbours to live and work here.

New Zealand Summer off to a Slow Start but Picking Up Speed

2007-03-04T22:32:30Z

A shift in the timing of Chinese New Year appears to have had an impact on international visitor arrivals to New Zealand in January.

Tourism NZ Turns NZ Green and Gold

2007-02-25T22:45:58Z

A new New Zealand television campaign is showing New Zealand’s true colours – green and gold!

Tourism New Zealand Welcomes New Service

2007-02-23T00:06:21Z

Tourism New Zealand has welcomed the announcement of new Air New Zealand flights from New Zealand to Vancouver.

Cruise Ships to Bring in $9 million in a Week

2007-02-20T21:32:13Z

Auckland's economy could be boosted by $9 million from visits by a record nine cruise ships in one week, shipping industry estimates show.

Tourism New Zealand's Consumer Website Posts Record Visitor Numbers

2007-02-20T21:19:36Z

Tourism New Zealand’s website for potential visitors to New Zealand is receiving unprecedented use.

2007 Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand Tourism Awards

2007-02-07T02:19:47Z

Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand hosted the 7th Annual New Zealand Tourism Awards recognising those travel operators from the UK and Ireland who demonstrated excellence in the marketing of New Zealand as a destination.

Best Year Ever for New Zealand Tourism

2007-02-01T23:48:47Z

New Zealand attracted the most visitors ever in 2006, with the number of Australians reaching the 900,000 mark for the first time.

NZ Back on Top in the UK

2007-02-01T23:44:17Z

New Zealand has been voted favourite destination by the readers of one of the United Kingdom’s top travel magazines.

Largest Ship to Ever Visit New Zealand!

2007-01-30T20:36:46Z

The massive 151,400-ton Queen Mary 2 will smash the record as the biggest ship of any type ever to visit New Zealand when she arrives into Auckland Harbour at approx 6.45am on Saturday February 17, 2007.

Roaring start for tourism summer

2007-01-29T20:49:33Z

After a bumpy year for the New Zealand tourism industry, the summer has got off to a flying start with visitor numbers to New Zealand up by seven percent in November 2006.

New Zealand the Talk of Tokyo

2007-01-24T22:50:35Z

The opening of a major exhibition of Maori taonga in Tokyo has captured the interest of the Japanese media.

New Zealand Stars on Aussie Television

2006-12-14T20:13:45Z

New Zealand’s food and wine is starring on Australian television from tomorrow, as the fourth series of the internationally-popular Australian television show Surfing the Menu begins screening in Australia.

New Zealand Tourism Awards 2007 - Invitation to US Travel Companies

2006-12-14T00:41:21Z

US Travel companies are invited to enter the 2007 New Zealand Tourism Awards.

New Zealand Tourism Awards 2008 - Invitation to North American Travel Companies

2006-12-14T00:41:21Z

North American Travel companies are invited to enter the 2008 New Zealand Tourism Awards.

Kiwi Food and Drink a Sell-out in Central Tokyo

2006-12-06T20:22:28Z

The first-ever New Zealand-themed café has opened in central Tokyo to a packed house.

New Zealand Tourism Awards 2008 - Invitation to German speaking Travel Companies

2006-12-05T22:22:42Z

You are invited to enter the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2008! View entry details here.

New Zealand in Top Ten Travel Destinations

2006-12-05T00:27:11Z

Renowned travel guide Lonely Planet has ranked New Zealand in the top ten travel destinations in the world.

New Zealand Top Destination for International TV Shows

2006-11-23T22:36:33Z

New Zealand has again been chosen as the location for a top international television programme.

New Zealand Tourism Awards 2008 - Invitation to UK Travel Companies

2006-11-23T21:12:24Z

You are invited to enter the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2008! View entry details here.

‘Whats On’ Campaign brings more Aussies to New Zealand

2006-11-21T00:20:44Z

A new Tourism New Zealand campaign in Australia is reaping rewards with a jump in visitor arrivals from across the Tasman in October this year.

Gardening Olympics Keeps Winning for NZ

2006-11-14T22:38:53Z

Over 95 million people have now seen coverage of the Tourism New Zealand garden at Chelsea in May, and media interest is continuing.

New Zealand ‘Top of the Pops’ at British Travel Awards

2006-11-12T21:45:57Z

New Zealand won ‘Dream Destination’ at the 2006 British Travel Awards, held last night in London.

An American Family Discover their Kiwi Roots

2006-11-06T20:32:55Z

An American family arrived in New Zealand on Friday after winning their ‘Trip of a Lifetime’ and the chance to re-connect with their New Zealand heritage, thanks to one of the USA's best known cable travel shows.

Steady Spring Tourism Growth in September

2006-10-23T20:51:21Z

International visitor numbers to New Zealand continue to rise. Figures just released from Statistics New Zealand show the number of visitors to New Zealand increased by 1.7 percent this September compared with the same time last year.

New Zealand Voted Dream Destination

2006-10-09T20:03:54Z

New Zealand has been voted the dream honeymoon destination by 5.5 million Americans live on the USA Today Show.

It’s Official – New Zealand Is The Coolest Place on Earth

2006-09-28T23:02:34Z

Poll results from the UK have put New Zealand firmly in the number one spot for the world’s coolest destination.

Australians Heed Call to Find Out ‘What’s On’

2006-09-24T22:17:02Z

International visitor arrivals to New Zealand for August are up by 3.3 per cent, propelled by an 8.3 per cent increase in arrivals from Australia.

InterCity Group (NZ) Limited Purchases Kings Dolphin Tours and Cruises, Paihia

2006-09-24T22:09:21Z

InterCity Group (ICG) has purchased Kings Dolphin Cruises and Tours (Kings) in Paihia, Bay of Islands and will assume ownership on Sunday 1 October 06.

New Zealand Springs On the Aussies

2006-09-13T00:32:39Z

A new Tourism New Zealand Spring Festival marketing campaign is set to encourage an influx of Australian tourists to regional New Zealand.

New Zealand Luxury Accommodation Named Best in World

2006-09-07T02:07:27Z

Four New Zealand properties have made a prestigious magazine’s list of the top twenty resorts and hideaways in the world.

NZ tops Australia in UK Tourism Awards

2006-09-05T01:21:28Z

New Zealand has been voted second-best country in the world by readers of the prestigious Condé Nast Traveller (UK) magazine.

Cruise Industry Expenditure Continues to Increase

2006-09-04T21:55:54Z

The international cruise ship industry poured $136.9 million in direct expenditure into the New Zealand economy over the 2005/06 cruise season.

Jack Osbourne says NZ is best!

2006-08-28T21:10:58Z

Reality show star Jack Osbourne, has rated New Zealand as his favourite destination.

American and Asian visitors buoy the loss of Lions fans this winter

2006-08-18T01:30:36Z

Solid growth from the New Zealand tourism industry’s Asian and US markets have helped buoy visitor arrival numbers despite the impact of the Lions Tour of 2005

Accor to join Qualmark

2006-08-17T21:07:10Z

It was announced today at the ‘Qualmark® Mystery Shop’ product launch, that Accor New Zealand have chosen to become Licence Holders of New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance agency.

Tourism Quiet After Lions Share

2006-07-19T21:31:06Z

The New Zealand tourism industry is experiencing a quiet winter compared with the same time last year when Lions supporters toured the country.

European Agents to Land in New Zealand

2006-07-18T00:55:33Z

Tourism New Zealand will host the first ever European Front Liner Mega Famil and Training Days this October.

Matariki Shines for New Zealand Tourism

2006-06-30T02:16:31Z

Tourism New Zealand is using the upcoming Matariki celebrations as a way of promoting New Zealand as a visitor destination. Te Papa in Wellington will be the setting for a unique event showcasing Matariki to visiting international media, which will reach well over 10 million people in some of New Zealand’s key tourism markets.

Understanding Today's Asian Market

2006-06-30T02:09:04Z

Understand individual expectations to tap booming "Asian Affluent" market says American Express

Millennium Hotels and Resorts signs with Qualmark

2006-06-15T21:44:41Z

Millennium Hotels and Resorts, New Zealands largest owner and operator of hotels has signed with Qualmark, New Zealand tourisms official quality accreditation scheme.

TUANZ launches innovation award for Tourism sector

2006-06-13T01:21:07Z

The Telecommunication Users Association of New Zealand (TUANZ) has, for the first time, included an award for the tourism sector in its prestigious annual Innovation awards programme which rewards and recognises the best in information and communications technology.

The 100% Pure New Zealand Garden Wins Silver

2006-05-23T21:39:26Z

The garden that brought the rugged bush and beach of Auckland’s west coast to London has been awarded a Silver medal at the Chelsea Flower Show, the Royal Horticultural Society’s most prestigious event.

Easter Bounce for International Tourism

2006-05-19T01:56:01Z

The Easter holidays have brought a large increase in international visitors to New Zealand in April, especially from New Zealand’s two largest markets - Australia and the UK.

Chelsea Garden Show Coverage Reaches Millions

2006-05-16T23:37:49Z

Over 2 million people have already been reached by media coverage of the 2006 Chelsea Garden Show, and a lot of the attention is focused on the 100% Pure New Zealand Garden.

New Zealand Surfs The Menu

2006-04-13T01:03:24Z

New Zealand’s food and wine will star in the fourth series of the internationally popular Australian television show Surfing the Menu.

World's Largest Travel Fair Celebrates New Zealand

2006-03-27T21:48:30Z

The 'New Zealand Tourism Awards', now in their third year, were held in Berlin in early March during the world's biggest travel trade fair, ITB.

Regions of New Zealand Really Satisfy

2006-03-23T23:51:10Z

Visitors to New Zealand’s regions are highly satisfied with their experiences, according to new research announced today.

Native Plants Head to Gardening Olympics

2006-03-16T22:01:04Z

More than 1500 native New Zealand plants will be winging their way to London next week to compete in the Olympics of the gardening world. The plants will be part of Tourism New Zealand’s entry to the Chelsea Flower Show – the world’s most prestigious garden show to be held in London in May.

Summer Perking Up for Tourism

2006-03-08T23:32:49Z

International visitors have been enjoying the golden weather, with a record number of visitors in New Zealand in January.

Results of New Zealand (UK) Tourism Awards 2006

2006-02-23T21:58:32Z

Tailor Made Travel was named New Zealand Travel Specialist of the Year 2006 for the third time at the New Zealand Tourism Awards held at the London Aquarium.

International Marketing Win for New Zealand

2006-02-22T23:45:27Z

Tourism New Zealand has won two international awards for its 100% Pure New Zealand marketing campaign during the Lions Tour and for its online training of international travel agents.

National Geographic ‘jaw drops’ over New Zealand

2006-02-22T23:39:37Z

New Zealand is the cover story in one of the most prestigious travel magazines in the world this month.

World Media Get Sneak Preview of New Zealand Garden

2006-01-18T22:20:39Z

Tourism New Zealand’s entry into the 2006 Chelsea Flower Show will be viewed by some of the world’s top media at a special preview in London.

Godzone on Tourism Bible's Must-See List

2006-01-10T21:49:55Z

Free-range cows, hard-working honey bees and a subterranean hobbit hideaway have helped New Zealand to the title of second-best-value destination, and placed it in the top 10 most unusual places to stay in the latest Lonely Planet travel bible.

Quality Strategy for Tourism New Zealand Events

2005-06-22T02:08:46Z

Tourism New Zealand announces updated Quality Strategy.