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Award recognises cruise leader’s contribution
Tuesday, 2 October 2012, 10:44 am | Tourism Industry Association
A man who has made a massive contribution to the growth of the cruise ship sector in New Zealand has been recognised by the tourism industry. More >>
Cruising to economic growth
Monday, 1 October 2012, 4:00 pm | Tourism Industry Association
With the 2012-13 cruise season about to get underway, new figures reveal the sector is set to continue its run of very strong growth in New Zealand. Figures released today by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) on behalf of Cruise New ... More >>
Mondayise holidays to boost tourism economy: TIA
Thursday, 27 September 2012, 12:07 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Providing a holiday on Monday when Waitangi Day and Anzac Day fall on a weekend will stimulate domestic tourism, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Airline announcement boost for tourism
Wednesday, 19 September 2012, 1:14 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Travel by New Zealand’s two most important visitor markets – New Zealanders and Australians – will be boosted by today’s announcement that Jetstar is increasing its services, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Martin ... More >>
Events & festivals at risk under local govt bill
Friday, 14 September 2012, 11:49 am | Tourism Industry Association
Events and festivals enjoyed by thousands of residents and visitors could be at risk if proposed changes to local government law go ahead, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is warning. More >>
TRENZ 2012 grows NZ tourism industry
Tuesday, 14 August 2012, 11:16 am | Tourism Industry Association
Four intensive days of business interactions in May will earn as much as $149 million for New Zealand’s economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Mondayise holidays to boost tourism economy: TIA
Tuesday, 24 July 2012, 2:47 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is calling for cross-party support for Mondayising Waitangi Day and Anzac Day when they fall on weekends. Creating long weekends will boost New Zealand’s economy in relevant years by stimulating domestic ... More >>
Changes needed to grow Asian tourism markets
Friday, 13 July 2012, 12:50 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The greatest opportunities to grow New Zealand’s tourism industry lie in Asia but operators must adapt quickly to take full advantage, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. Visitors from emerging markets like China and India have ... More >>
Seeking inspirational tourism leaders
Thursday, 5 July 2012, 1:25 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Entries open for 2012 Tourism Industry Awards One rising star and one leader who has made his or her mark on New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry are being sought for two prestigious individual Tourism Industry Awards. Entries ... More >>
Award recognises outstanding contribution to holiday parks
Saturday, 23 June 2012, 12:39 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Outstanding efforts to support holiday park operators have earned the holiday park sector’s highest award for Geoff Ensor of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). Mr Ensor, TIA Advocacy Manager and Chairman of the New Zealand Responsible ... More >>
Tourism Operators Doing It For Themselves
Thursday, 21 June 2012, 4:08 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Private sector tourism operators are taking increased responsibility for improving their business outlooks in the face of continuing challenges, a major new report by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and Lincoln University shows. More >>
Visitors vital to Christchurch recovery
Tuesday, 19 June 2012, 11:14 am | Tourism Industry Association
A vibrant tourism industry is vital to rebuilding Christchurch’s economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Proposed bed tax on visitors discriminatory
Wednesday, 13 June 2012, 5:44 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The bed tax on visitors being proposed by Napier and Hastings mayors is a ‘lazy tax’ that will unfairly penalise travellers who stay in commercial accommodation such as hotels and motels, says the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). More >>
Tourism making huge contribution to NZ – Snedden
Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 2:40 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Tourism is a strong, vibrant industry that will meet and overcome the short-term challenges it is currently facing, new Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Martin Snedden says. More >>
Tongariro Alpine Crossing Safety Enhanced
Wednesday, 30 May 2012, 3:33 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The safety of people undertaking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing has been further strengthened following a meeting of local tourism operators and interested organisations. The establishment of the Tongariro Alpine Crossing Transport and Guide concessionaires ... More >>
Fund tourism to grow Wellington economy – TIA
Friday, 25 May 2012, 11:56 am | Tourism Industry Association
Cutting investment in destination marketing or visitor infrastructure is not an efficient or effective way to encourage economic growth in Wellington, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Hotels cop it under Council plan
Saturday, 19 May 2012, 11:11 am | Tourism Industry Association
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) proposal to recover costs associated with visitors will unfairly penalise the commercial accommodation sector, especially hotels, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Sector Manager – Hotels, ... More >>
Aussie travel tax hike slap in face
Thursday, 17 May 2012, 11:18 am | Tourism Industry Association
The Australian Government’s decision to increase its passenger departure tax by 17% to NZ$71 is a slap in the face for both countries’ tourism industries, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chairman Norm Thompson. More >>
New Website: Safety Tips For Adventure Tourism Operators
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 3:32 pm | Tourism Industry Association
A new world-first website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a “one stop shop” for information and advice on running a safe operation. More >>
TRENZ to head north in 2013
Thursday, 10 May 2012, 11:34 am | Tourism Industry Association
TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2013, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) announced today. More >>