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International travel buyers flock to TRENZ 2016
Wednesday, 9 March 2016, 3:18 pm | Tourism Industry Association
New Zealand’s surging popularity as a visitor destination is fuelling demand from international travel and tourism buyers wanting to come to TRENZ 2016, the $30 billion tourism industry’s premier annual trade event. More >>
Tourism calls for national approach to Easter trading
Friday, 22 January 2016, 4:31 pm | Tourism Industry Association
New Zealand’s tourism industry wants shops to be able to trade on Easter Sunday, but is calling for a national approach to the issue. More >>
NZ hotels increase yield & productivity in 2015
Wednesday, 13 January 2016, 11:26 am | Tourism Industry Association
New Zealand hotels enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2015, increasing yield and productivity, according to new Tourism Industry Association statistics. More >>
Tourism regains number one export status
Wednesday, 23 December 2015, 2:13 pm | Tourism Industry Association
As the record-breaking summer season gets into full swing, latest figures show that tourism has surpassed dairy and is once again New Zealand’s number one export earner. Using the latest Statistics New Zealand data, TIA estimates the value of international ... More >>
Time to take stock as tourism trends upwards
Wednesday, 9 December 2015, 4:07 pm | Tourism Industry Association
With New Zealand tourism on the upswing, the industry is in a good position to take stock of its future direction, says Lincoln University Professor David Simmons. More >>
Save the date! 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference
Wednesday, 2 December 2015, 2:06 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference will be held at The Langham Auckland on 1- 2 June 2016. The conference, the largest annual event dedicated to New Zealand’s valuable hotel sector, is co-hosted by Horwath HTL Ltd and the Tourism Industry Association ... More >>
Regional economies will benefit from new air services
Tuesday, 1 December 2015, 10:20 am | Tourism Industry Association
The return of competition on several regional air routes is being welcomed by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). More >>
Rogue operators need to be brought into line
Monday, 30 November 2015, 2:00 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The Department of Conservation (DOC) needs more “teeth” to prosecute commercial tourism operators offering products and services illegally on public conservation land, say tourism industry organisations. More >>
More resources for visiting drivers
Wednesday, 18 November 2015, 5:18 pm | Tourism Industry Association
A new virtual driving website for visiting drivers is a welcome addition to the range of efforts the tourism industry and government are making to improve safety on New Zealand roads, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
New American air service brings economic benefits
Wednesday, 11 November 2015, 12:40 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The new air service between the US and New Zealand announced today by Qantas and American Airlines will benefit all of New Zealand, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Tourism grows contribution to NZ wellbeing
Tuesday, 27 October 2015, 12:13 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Tourism is contributing more than ever to New Zealand’s economic wellbeing, with the industry outstripping its own performance targets, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Maximising the potential of domestic travel
Friday, 16 October 2015, 9:38 am | Tourism Industry Association
Delivering at least a $9 billion increase in annual domestic tourism spend by 2025 is the goal for an industry group brought together by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). The Domestic Tourism Working Group met again this week to further ... More >>
Travel Tax decision disappointing
Wednesday, 14 October 2015, 12:44 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The tourism, travel and aviation industries are disappointed that the Government is pushing ahead with imposing a Travel Tax on New Zealanders and international visitors from 1 January 2016. More >>
The sky’s the limit for Supreme Tourism Award Winner
Monday, 5 October 2015, 10:11 am | Tourism Industry Association
Skyline Rotorua, an attraction that offers a visitor experience and customer service second to none, has won the tourism industry’s highest accolade, the Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Industry Award. More >>
Tourism industry welcomes convention centre approval
Friday, 18 September 2015, 1:51 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The tourism industry is looking forward to seeing progress on the International Convention Centre now it has received resource consent approval. More >>
Opportunities for tourism industry investment
Thursday, 10 September 2015, 1:21 pm | Tourism Industry Association
The new luxury hotel being built on Auckland’s waterfront demonstrates the opportunities that exist for investing in commercial accommodation in New Zealand, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand says. More >>
Easter trading benefit for tourism industry
Monday, 24 August 2015, 5:17 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Liberalising the Easter trading legislation will benefit the tourism industry and local economies, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
Tourism Industry Awards finalists named
Monday, 24 August 2015, 3:34 pm | Tourism Industry Association
Selected from over 100 entries, the 34 finalists across two individual and eight business categories represent most sectors across the $24 billion tourism industry, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Chris Roberts says. More >>
Outstanding growth results for tourism industry
Friday, 21 August 2015, 11:01 am | Tourism Industry Association
An outstanding 12 months in tourism has the industry tracking ahead of schedule to achieve its Tourism 2025 goal of almost doubling its contribution to New Zealand’s economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>
New foreign investment strategy will support tourism growth
Tuesday, 7 July 2015, 11:18 am | Tourism Industry Association
The peak body for the tourism industry is welcoming the Government’s new foreign investment strategy as New Zealand needs more investment to support tourism growth. More >>