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AA builds on domestic tourism knowledge base
Thursday, 28 November 2013, 2:00 pm | AA Tourism
Home-grown visitors are the lifeblood of New Zealand’s travel industry, but little is done to co-ordinate domestic tourism growth. More >>
Award winning hospitality at Himatangi Beach Holiday Park
Friday, 5 July 2013, 3:00 pm | AA Tourism
Exceptional service has earned Himatangi Beach Holiday Park owners the 2013 AA Spirit of Hospitality Award for Excellence in Holiday Parks. Owners Margaret and Dennis Penney received the award at the Holiday Accommodation Parks Association of New Zealand ... More >>
Weekend getaways easier than you think
Tuesday, 2 July 2013, 11:41 am | AA Tourism
Kiwis need to be more spontaneous and use more of their weekend time for adventure. More >>
Age no barrier for active Kiwi holidaymakers
Monday, 25 March 2013, 2:14 pm | AA Tourism
Kiwis aged in their fifties are just as likely to seek active holidays as those half their age, according to a recent online survey commissioned by AA Tourism. More than 10,800 New Zealanders took part in the survey, which revealed those aged 51-60 were ... More >>
Close Finish Predicted For 101 List
Wednesday, 14 November 2012, 2:59 pm | AA Tourism
Auckland, 14 November 2012 - With the countdown on until voting closes at 12pm on Thursday 15 November, organisers of AA Tourism’s 101 Must-Do’s List for Kiwis are predicting a close finish. 1,600 attractions are vying for 101 places on this ... More >>
Will NZ’s Top Tourist Spots Be Bowled Over In Final AA 101’s
Thursday, 1 November 2012, 3:19 pm | AA Tourism
Will NZ’s Top Tourist Spots Be Bowled Over In Final AA 101’s List? More >>
Digital Voting Now Live for 101 Must-Dos
Monday, 8 October 2012, 10:39 am | AA Tourism
Auckland, October 7 2012 – With recent research revealing almost 70% of New Zealanders are committed to seeing more of their country, AA Tourism is excited to launch the 2012 101 Must-Dos for Kiwis. National pride is high on the agenda as Kiwis are encouraged ... More >>
First Impressions Still Important For Local Accommodation
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 12:14 pm | AA Tourism
According to a recent survey, eighty seven per cent of Kiwis say that how well a property is presented in online photographs would influence their decision to book. More >>
Supreme motel hospitality found in Palmerston North
Monday, 30 July 2012, 11:26 am | AA Tourism
The Automobile Association and the Motel Association of New Zealand (MANZ) are pleased to announce Peter and Roselle Gouwland, of Shadzz Motel and Conference Centre in Palmerston North, are the winners of the 2012 AA Supreme Host of the Year Award. More >>
AA Tourism Takes Flight with Qantas
Friday, 20 July 2012, 9:36 am | AA Tourism
Auckland, 20 July 2012 – AA Tourism together with Qantas are pleased to announce an exciting new partnership which will offer considerable benefits for all AA Members. More than one million AA Members and AA Smartfuel cardholders are invited to take ... More >>
Holidaying Kiwis Can’t Switch Off Email
Friday, 13 July 2012, 9:27 am | AA Tourism
Auckland, 13 July 2012 – New Zealanders are feeling the pressure to always be contactable with eighty per cent reporting they check personal emails while on holiday, according to a recent survey commissioned by AA Tourism. The same study also showed ... More >>
Holidaying Kiwis Can’t Switch Off Email
Friday, 13 July 2012, 9:25 am | AA Tourism
/ Holidaying Kiwis Can’t Switch Off Email Auckland, 13 July 2012 – New Zealanders are feeling the pressure to always be contactable with eighty per cent reporting they check personal emails while on holiday, according to a recent survey commissioned ... More >>
Bad Weather Won’t Put off Kiwis’ Easter Road Trip
Friday, 30 March 2012, 10:34 am | AA Tourism
If the patchy summer is anything to go by, weather is not likely to hamper travel plans this Easter, according to a recent survey commissioned by AA Tourism. An analysis in the 2011/2012 summer travel trends revealed most New Zealanders refused to let ... More >>
Stewart Island motel scoops hospitality award
Wednesday, 15 June 2011, 1:10 pm | AA Tourism
Brett and Jenny Twaddle’s exceptional hospitality at their Bay Motel on Stewart Island has earned them the prestigious 2011 AA Supreme Host of the Year Award. Assisted by an enthusiastic motel manager, Robin Campbell, the secret to the Twaddle’s hospitality ... More >>
South Island takes lead in top ten ‘Must-Do’s for Kiwis’
Thursday, 27 January 2011, 11:09 am | AA Tourism
Kiwis are rating their favourite Must-Do’s on AA Tourism’s 101 Must-Do’s for Kiwis website, and from the 65,000 responses received so far, the South Island is coming out trumps. More >>