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‘Southern Way’ To Inspire Visitation Across Eight Southern Regions
Tuesday, 2 May 2023, 7:27 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
The launch of the 'Southern Way' initiative and website scheduled for today (Tuesday 2 May), showcases the exceptional touring network ready for visitors wanting to explore the scenic southern regions of New Zealand. The initiative is the result of collaboration ... More >>
Tourism Infrastructure Investment Report
Friday, 2 December 2016, 1:07 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand (RTONZ) welcomes open and constructive dialogue on visitor levies and other tourism funding mechanisms. We welcome the release of the industry led report on visitor levy and funding options and support a collaborative ... More >>
New RTONZ Chair announced
Thursday, 4 August 2016, 3:22 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand (RTONZ) has a new Chair. Graham Budd, CEO of Destination Queenstown, has been elected incoming Chair of RTONZ taking over from David Perks who is remaining as a North Island trustee. Graham has held the ... More >>
Tourism Manifesto
Tuesday, 26 August 2014, 9:27 am | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Tourism Manifesto The Tourism Election Manifesto’s six key priorities will keep an emphasis on reaching the $41B target set out in Tourism 2025. David Perks, Chair of Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand (RTONZ) commented that “it’s time ... More >>
Tourism 2025 – Domestic tourism
Monday, 24 March 2014, 2:29 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
“Tourism 2025 is an ambitious, aspirational vision of how tourism can grow significantly in the next decade as a major driver of economic growth throughout all parts of New Zealand”, said David Perks, Chair of Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand ... More >>
Tourism and economic development must remain supported
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 12:02 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
The Local Government Act 2002 Amendment Bill is soon to be introduced to Parliament, changing the purpose of Local Government to include more transparency, financial prudence, and opportunities for Local Authorities to reorganise. More >>
Regional Tourism Organisations Has A New Chair
Wednesday, 11 May 2011, 10:50 am | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
David Perks, CEO of Positively Wellington Tourism has been elected incoming Chair of RTONZ following the resignation of Don Gunn, who is leaving Destination Rotorua Tourism marketing to pursue business interests. More >>
Regional Tourism Organisations appoint full time CEO
Thursday, 3 March 2011, 12:35 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand (RTONZ) has announced the appointment of part time Executive Officer, Charlie Ives, to a full time role. More >>
Regions to boost partnership with local government
Friday, 27 August 2010, 9:16 am | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Launched today to inform candidates in the upcoming Local Body elections of the value that tourism brings to local economies, Local Government and the Visitor Industry: A Powerful Partnership tells how visitors contribute to the development of strong ... More >>
RTO joint venture funding fantastic news
Friday, 14 May 2010, 12:26 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
The Government announcement that $5 million of the $30 million additional funding support for tourism is earmarked for the continuation of joint ventures is a vote of confidence in Regional Tourism Organisations to deliver value. More >>
RTO joint venture funding
Thursday, 21 January 2010, 1:42 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
The announcement today by the Minister of Tourism, Prime Minister John Key, detailing the allocation of the $10 million Joint Venture funding between Regional Tourism Organisations, the private sector and Tourism New Zealand, is the culmination of ... More >>
RTO joint venture funding a huge opportunity
Tuesday, 3 November 2009, 1:05 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
The Government announcement that $5 million of the $20 million additional funding for international marketing is earmarked for RTO joint ventures with Tourism New Zealand and the private sector is fantastic news says Regional Tourism Organisations ... More >>
Regional Tourism to benefit from new funding
Tuesday, 7 April 2009, 1:06 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Government funding announced today will improve the performance of tourism in the regions by helping Regional Tourism Organisations (RTO’s) work more closely with local councils. The aim is to develop practical and fair funding methods, and strategies ... More >>
Tourism Manifesto
Thursday, 11 September 2008, 9:52 am | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Lifting our game by bringing new thinking and a sense of urgency to the table to face the present and future tourism challenges & opportunities is vital to the long term health and growth of New Zealand’s biggest export industry, Regional ... More >>
Tourism Strategy 2015 launch
Wednesday, 7 November 2007, 3:43 pm | Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand
Achieving the objectives contained in the 4 key outcomes of The New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 is vital to the continuing development and professionalism of tourism at grassroots level, and the health of the industry as a whole, Regional Tourism ... More >>