Tourism Industry Association - Latest News [Page 11]
TRENZ delegates in for a taste treat
Tuesday, 1 May 2012, 10:43 am | Tourism Industry Association
While tourism products will take centre stage at TRENZ 2012 (Queenstown 7-10 May), the country’s finest food and beverages will also have a starring role at the four-day event. More >>
Convention Centre will boost NZ economy
Wednesday, 18 April 2012, 1:33 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Development of a national convention centre will give a major boost to New Zealand’s economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
TRENZ delegates to benefit from expert insights into Asia
Wednesday, 4 April 2012, 12:48 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Delegates at TRENZ 2012 will be given insights from international experts to help them understand and target the new breed of Asian travellers, who have money in their pockets and are eager to experience the world. More >>
Brits Penalised for Long-Haul Travel
Monday, 2 April 2012, 1:07 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Peak tourism industry groups in Australia and New Zealand fear yesterday’s rise in the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) will further accelerate already declining British visitor arrivals. More >>
Tourism organisations to join forces
Tuesday, 27 March 2012, 10:19 am | Tourism Industry Association
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and the New Zealand Hotel Council (NZHC) will integrate into a single organisation to represent the tourism industry from 1 April 2012. The move was confirmed at a Special General Meeting of NZHC members ... More >>
Visitor arrivals and expenditure increase in 2011
Tuesday, 14 February 2012, 10:34 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Media Release 14 February 2012 Visitor arrivals and expenditure increase in 2011 International visitor arrivals and expenditure both increased in 2011, boosted by Rugby World Cup 2011 and the growing number of travellers coming here to visit friends ... More >>
Visitor industry welcomes Holidays Amendment Bill
Wednesday, 8 February 2012, 5:08 pm | Tourism Industry Association
A proposed law to Mondayise Waitangi Day and Anzac Days when they fall on weekends will stimulate domestic tourism, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Camping education making a difference
Friday, 27 January 2012, 5:07 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Providing travellers with good information about camping in New Zealand is making a real difference to their behaviour, according to the New Zealand Responsible Camping Forum. More >>
Mixed results for tourism from RWC 2011
Thursday, 5 January 2012, 12:54 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Tourism operators are reporting mixed feelings about the impact of Rugby World Cup 2011 on their businesses. More >>
Kiwis can’t wait to hit the road this summer
Monday, 19 December 2011, 3:01 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Kiwis have more travel on the cards this summer compared to last year, with almost three in five Kiwis travelling within New Zealand or abroad this holiday season. More >>
Auckland Council urged to pay more attention to tourism
Friday, 16 December 2011, 3:46 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Auckland’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry must be given a higher priority in council plans for the city’s future, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). In its submission to the Draft Auckland Plan, TIA says the final ... More >>
Almost all Kiwis caught Rugby World Cup action - survey
Wednesday, 14 December 2011, 9:36 am | Tourism Industry Association
We knew Rugby World Cup fever was contagious but the full extent the sporting bug spread has been revealed. More >>
Tourism industry welcomes new Ministers
Tuesday, 13 December 2011, 3:20 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is delighted Prime Minister John Key is continuing as Tourism Minister this term. More >>
UK Departure Tax Rise Increases Long-Haul Burden
Wednesday, 7 December 2011, 12:05 pm | Tourism Industry Association
UK Departure Tax Rise Increases Long-Haul Burden Peak tourism industry groups in Australia and New Zealand are calling for a joint top-level approach to the British government over its plans to raise its airport departure tax. Tourism & Transport ... More >>
New website packed with safety tips for adventure tourism
Thursday, 1 December 2011, 12:25 pm | Tourism Industry Association
A new website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a “one stop shop” for information and advice on running a safe operation. More >>
Support for adventure tourism operators
Monday, 28 November 2011, 1:24 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators are being offered support to understand how the new adventure activities regulations will affect their business. More >>
Responsible camping work to continue over summer
Friday, 25 November 2011, 1:53 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Responsible camping work to continue over summer Travellers using cheap, privately owned vehicles will be targeted with information on how to camp responsibly this summer. Most rental vehicle companies now actively recommend their clients stay in ... More >>
Work More Closely With Australia: TIA
Thursday, 17 November 2011, 12:40 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Working more closely with our biggest competitor will help grow New Zealand’s $23 billion tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Queenstown Tourism Apprentice Wins National Training Award
Monday, 14 November 2011, 2:58 pm | Tourism Industry Association
He’s only 24, but Skyline Queenstown’s mountain biking coordinator Brad Rowe plans to become a leader in New Zealand’s tourism industry. According to the judges at Friday night’s ATTTO A+ Awards in Wellington, he has the potential to achieve ... More >>
Calling for more long weekends
Friday, 11 November 2011, 3:06 pm | Tourism Industry Association
As Cantabrians enjoy their Show Day holiday, this is a great time to think about giving New Zealanders more long weekends, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>