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Airline alliance good news for tourism

Tuesday, 21 December 2010, 4:32 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Increased competition on trans-Tasman routes will benefit travellers and tourism operators, says the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand, commenting on the government’s decision to approve the trans-Tasman alliance between Air New Zealand and Virgin ... More >>

TIA supports new approach to adventure tourism

Wednesday, 15 December 2010, 4:30 pm | Tourism Industry Association

The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) will be at the centre of formulating a new approach to adventure tourism. TIA will work with Outdoors New Zealand (ONZ) to help manage the introduction of a suite of recommendations from the Adventure ... More >>

TIA launches new tourism information programme

Tuesday, 16 November 2010, 12:12 pm | Tourism Industry Association

The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is today launching its Insights Report, a valuable information service for TIA members. This new monthly report will provide TIA members with the most up-to-date information and research available, ... More >>

Communities urged to support camping efforts

Friday, 5 November 2010, 4:04 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Communities are being encouraged to back national efforts to better manage freedom camping in their areas this summer. More >>

ACC levy increases too high

Wednesday, 3 November 2010, 12:16 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Proposed increases in ACC levies will threaten the viability of some tourism businesses, with some facing 100% increases over two years, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. TIA is also concerned that ACC levies for some tourism businesses ... More >>

Hobbit a precious boost to NZ tourism

Thursday, 28 October 2010, 4:57 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Tourism operators around New Zealand look forward to supporting the filming of The Hobbit and using the films to promote New Zealand. More >>

Tourism industry proves value through tough times

Wednesday, 27 October 2010, 3:29 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Tourism has proved its value through tough economic times, earning more foreign exchange than any other export sector in the year ended March 2010. More >>

Hobbit too valuable to lose, tourism industry says

Thursday, 21 October 2010, 5:19 pm | Tourism Industry Association

New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry will lose out if production of The Hobbit is moved offshore, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has warned. More >>

No Luck Involved For Supreme Tourism Award Winner

Friday, 15 October 2010, 9:12 am | Tourism Industry Association

Christchurch Casino, a business that puts innovative workplace training at the heart of its culture and as a result reaps the rewards with increased staff loyalty, competitiveness and 'customer delight', is the winner of the Air New Zealand Supreme Award in the ... More >>

Celebrating World Tourism Day

Sunday, 26 September 2010, 2:09 pm | Tourism Industry Association

World Tourism Day on Monday 27 September 2010 is an opportunity to celebrate the New Zealand tourism industry, one of the country’s most important sectors, worth $59 million every day, and supporting almost 100,000 jobs. More >>

Guide shows tourism businesses how to save money

Friday, 24 September 2010, 10:58 am | Tourism Industry Association

A new practical guide for tourism businesses shows them simple ways to save energy and money - sometimes tens of thousands of dollars annually - using tips from their peers to inspire them, says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar. More >>

Tourism industry rallies after quake

Friday, 10 September 2010, 11:29 am | Tourism Industry Association

Tourism operators around the country are rallying to help Christchurch and Canterbury recover from the earthquakes that have struck the region. More >>

Tourism seeks stronger ties with local government

Thursday, 26 August 2010, 4:44 pm | Tourism Industry Association

The visitor industry is seeking a much stronger partnership with local government, saying it will boost the already significant economic contribution visitors make to communities throughout New Zealand. More >>

Industry backs safety recommendations

Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 1:17 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Strengthening the safety practices of New Zealand’s world-leading adventure tourism sector will be widely supported, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>

New tourism energy efficiency initiative launched

Monday, 23 August 2010, 12:58 pm | Tourism Industry Association

A new initiative to improve the competitiveness and environmental performance of tourism businesses by reducing energy consumption has been launched by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation ... More >>

Destination New Zealand chosen by most

Thursday, 19 August 2010, 4:57 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Figures just released from the Tourism Industry Association highlight a changing trend for New Zealanders planning much needed holidays which is good news for our domestic tourism industry. More >>

More Kiwis planning on escaping overseas

Tuesday, 17 August 2010, 12:00 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Almost half of all New Zealanders (45%) are planning to holiday abroad over the next six months, according to the latest Fly Buys/Colmar Brunton Mood of the New Zealand Traveller Survey. More >>

Mining decision heeds tourism feedback

Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 1:41 pm | Tourism Industry Association

The government’s decision not to undertake new mining in national parks is a great result for the tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>

Tourism is core activity for local govt

Monday, 21 June 2010, 2:40 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Local government support is critical to the success of tourism and must be allowed to continue, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>

Travel taxes threaten NZ tourism industry recovery

Thursday, 17 June 2010, 12:51 pm | Tourism Industry Association

Moves by cash-strapped governments to raise money by taxing international air travellers are worrying New Zealand’s tourism industry. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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