Tourism Industry Association - Latest News [Page 12]
Lovely loos lure visitors
Friday, 4 November 2011, 2:54 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Public toilets are arguably the most important piece of infrastructure that communities can use to boost their visitor economy – and they’re useful to local people too! More >>
Tourism vital part of NZ economy
Friday, 28 October 2011, 12:42 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Rugby World Cup 2011 highlighted the value of tourism to New Zealand’s economy like never before, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. “For six weeks, communities around the country welcomed tens of thousands of international ... More >>
Safety vital for all adventure tourism operators
Thursday, 13 October 2011, 3:51 pm | Tourism Industry Association
All adventure tourism operators, even those not covered by new adventure activities regulations, are being encouraged to adopt industry-accepted safety standards to ensure client safety. The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says that ... More >>
Opportunity to improve on tourism forecasts
Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 1:51 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Visitor arrivals and expenditure will increase if government and the tourism industry work together to grow the visitor economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Tourism Industry Awards placed on hold for 2011
Friday, 12 August 2011, 5:05 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Tourism Industry Awards have been put on hold for 2011, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has announced. More >>
UE changes to tourism short-sighted
Wednesday, 10 August 2011, 4:27 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The government’s decision to remove tourism as a subject able to be counted towards University Entrance is short-sighted and disappointing given the importance of tourism to New Zealand’s economic performance, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand ... More >>
TRENZ to return to Southern Lakes for 2012
Friday, 5 August 2011, 5:49 pm | Tourism Industry Association
SOUTHERN LAKES, New Zealand (5 August, 2011) – Southern Lakes will once again host New Zealand’s largest international travel showcase, TRENZ 2012, following on from its ground breaking success in 2011. More >>
Holiday parks raise over $100,000 for breast cancer research
Thursday, 14 July 2011, 4:30 pm | Tourism Industry Association
A fund-raising challenge to New Zealand holiday parks has resulted in more than $100,000 being raised for breast cancer research. A total of 54 holiday parks from around the country took part in The Holiday Parks Challenge, launched a year ago by the ... More >>
Milford flight decision pragmatic for tourism industry
Wednesday, 6 July 2011, 12:13 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Government decision to remove the cap on aircraft landings at Milford Aerodrome is a pragmatic response to a process that could have unfairly put some flight operators out of business, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Tourism industry supports proposed camping fines
Friday, 1 July 2011, 1:50 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Tourism industry supports proposed camping fines Plans to fine campers staying in areas where freedom camping is not permitted are supported by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), as long as fines are used “sparingly and wisely”. More >>
Tourism and travel leaders slam UK air passenger duty
Friday, 17 June 2011, 2:41 pm | Tourism Industry Association
New Zealand tourism and travel leaders have told the UK government that its Air Passenger Duty (APD) is a barrier to long-haul travel and is nothing more than a blunt taxation instrument to help reduce debt. More >>
West Coast & Nelson Operators Contribute to Safety Plans
Monday, 13 June 2011, 5:24 pm | Tourism Industry Association
West Coast and Nelson adventure tourism and outdoor commercial activity operators are being invited to contribute to new guidelines to help improve safety across the sector. More >>
Convention Centre will boost NZ economy
Monday, 13 June 2011, 12:57 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Development of a national convention centre will give a significant boost to New Zealand’s economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. “A national convention centre able to host major international conferences is a key ... More >>
Adventure Tourism Operators Contribute To Safety Plans
Tuesday, 7 June 2011, 2:37 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Adventure tourism and outdoor commercial activity operators in Canterbury, Marlborough and Wellington are being invited to contribute to new guidelines to help improve safety across the sector. More >>
Political leaders line up for Tourism Summit
Friday, 3 June 2011, 2:29 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Political leaders line up for Tourism Summit Political leaders from all the major parties, and high calibre speakers from New Zealand and overseas will front up to the 2011 Tourism Summit in Wellington on 13 July. More >>
Adventure tourism operators contribute to safety plans
Thursday, 2 June 2011, 1:28 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Adventure tourism and outdoor commercial activity operators in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay are being invited to contribute to new guidelines to help improve safety across the sector. More >>
Opportunities in tough times for tourism, TIA says
Monday, 23 May 2011, 4:16 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The New Zealand tourism industry is dealing with tough and fast changing times, and while that is challenging, it also presents boundless opportunities, said Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar on the opening ... More >>
Southern Lakes gearing up for TRENZ 2011
Saturday, 21 May 2011, 2:28 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Queenstown in the heart of the Southern Lakes is gearing up for TRENZ 2011, 22-25 May, with around 900 international travel Buyers, New Zealand tourism operators and media arriving at the alpine resort for the four-day event which kicks off tomorrow ... More >>
Innovative speaker programme adds even more value to TRENZ
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 12:15 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Delegates at TRENZ 2011 will have even more opportunity to boost their New Zealand business, with the introduction of an inspirational speaker programme to start each day of the event. More >>
Canterbury tousim ready, willing and able
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 2:07 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Canterbury’s tourism operators will be out in force at TRENZ 2011, New Zealand’s showcase tourism event, spreading the word that Christchurch and Canterbury are ready to welcome visitors. More >>