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Southern Lakes Host Tourism Industry’s Big Event
Saturday, 29 May 2010, 11:05 am | Tourism Industry Association
For the first time ever, New Zealand’s premier visitor region will next year take centre stage at the tourism industry’s most important annual event, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) announced today. More >>
Industry welcomes reduction in cruise ship costs
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 3:31 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Tourism Industry Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement this week that marine safety charges paid by cruise ships will be reduced by almost $5 per passenger, saying it will stimulate this fast growing tourism sector. More >>
Innovation focus for new Tourism Industry Awards
Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 4:56 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Innovation is the focus for the 2010 Tourism Industry Awards, relaunched today at TRENZ 2010, New Zealand’s largest tourism industry trade event being held at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland. More >>
Kiwis packing their passports and skis
Tuesday, 25 May 2010, 2:15 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The travel bug has returned, with 40 percent of Kiwis planning an overseas trip in the next six months and 510,000 New Zealanders planning a skiing trip. More >>
Tourism industry urges care over mining effects
Friday, 21 May 2010, 12:28 pm | Tourism Industry Association
New Zealand’s national parks are anchors of the international perception of this country’s green and clean image. Additional mining of these parks could potentially harm our reputation, affecting not only tourism but many other industries, the Tourism ... More >>
GST creates challenges for tourism operators
Thursday, 20 May 2010, 5:13 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Increasing GST from 1 October will create challenges for tourism operators who have set their prices up to 2012, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Concessions review provides certainty for tourism
Friday, 14 May 2010, 4:59 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Improvements to concession processing will provide tourism operators with more certainty and clarity, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
$30m vote of confidence in tourism industry
Thursday, 13 May 2010, 4:15 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says the $30 million injection of new funding for tourism marketing is a real vote of confidence in the future of New Zealand tourism. More >>
World’s eyes on New Zealand tourism
Wednesday, 28 April 2010, 5:23 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The eyes of the world will be on New Zealand next month when more than 270 travel and tourism Buyers descend on Auckland for TRENZ 2010, one of the country’s biggest international business events. More >>
Forum takes firm stand on freedom camping
Thursday, 22 April 2010, 1:53 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Campervan hirers are to be told it is not acceptable to camp anywhere but designated camping areas, the New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum has agreed. More >>
Getting New Zealand’s Tourism Businesses to 100%
Friday, 16 April 2010, 11:43 am | Tourism Industry Association
Tangible Media is proud to announce the launch of TO, the official magazine of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). More >>
Flight operators get tool to improve efficiency
Friday, 26 March 2010, 1:00 pm | Tourism Industry Association
A stocktake of fuel efficiency in tourism flight operations has identified ways to reduce fuel consumption and improve profit margins. More >>
Fullers could cut $250,000 from annual energy bill
Monday, 22 March 2010, 2:57 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Fullers Group Ltd, an Auckland tourism business that operates passenger ferry services on the Waitemata Harbour, has the potential to cut more than $250,000 off its annual energy bill and help the environment by introducing simple energy saving initiatives. More >>
Rethink needed on home business commercial rates
Friday, 19 March 2010, 9:52 am | Tourism Industry Association
The Westland District Council needs to rethink its proposed commercial rating model for home- based businesses to make it fairer, says the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). More >>
Tourism industry sees great opportunity in Air NZ
Friday, 19 March 2010, 9:44 am | Tourism Industry Association
New Zealand’s tourism industry sees great opportunities in the trans-Tasman service changes announced by Air New Zealand today, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Fostering commercial recreation on conservation
Thursday, 11 March 2010, 3:38 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Local tourism operators are invited to attend a forum in Franz Josef on Saturday 27 March that will discuss and debate commercial recreation on the conservation estate – how to foster it and tackle the challenges. More >>
Holiday Park Visitors spending increases
Wednesday, 24 February 2010, 1:21 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Visitors to New Zealand’s holiday parks are spending more than they used to – an average of just over $98 per person each day. More >>
Super City Needs Stand-Alone Tourism Agency
Friday, 19 February 2010, 10:37 am | Tourism Industry Association
The new Auckland Super City needs a stand-alone regional tourism agency to ensure it capitalises on its potential as a visitor destination and world-class event venue, says the Tourism Industry Association. More >>
Tourism industry backs world-class cruise facility
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 5:08 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The New Zealand tourism industry wants a world-class cruise ship terminal for Auckland that will meet the new Super City’s needs for the future, says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar. More >>
Freedom camping – more action needed
Tuesday, 16 February 2010, 4:00 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Tourism Industry Association says the negative impact some freedom campers are having on the environment and community wellbeing is unacceptable. More >>