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Registrations open for landmark tourism event

Tuesday, 20 August 2013, 9:46 am | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

A bold plan to ignite growth and increase the economic returns from New Zealand’s $23.4 billion tourism industry will be launched at the 2013 TIA Summit, taking place in Wellington on 1 October. More >>

Rotorua Hoteliers Record Strong First Quarter

Thursday, 23 May 2013, 10:44 am | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Numerous events and a significant increase in Chinese visitors in the first quarter of 2013 meant Rotorua hotels enjoyed good gains in occupancy and room rate compared to the same time last year. More >>

Tourism industry applauds govt partnership plans

Monday, 22 April 2013, 1:57 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Media Release 21 April 2013 New Government investment in the tourism industry will help it seize the international opportunities available to further grow one of New Zealand’s biggest export sectors, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand ... More >>

Convention centre will bring economic benefits

Tuesday, 19 February 2013, 3:19 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Development of a national convention centre will create substantial economic benefits, both for the tourism industry and the wider New Zealand economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says. More >>

Adventure Tourism Operators Win ACC Levy Cuts

Thursday, 24 January 2013, 11:51 am | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

A large number of adventure and outdoor tourism operators are looking forward to a reduction in their ACC levies following a review of their risk levels instigated by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA). More >>

Kiwis ready to head away for summer break

Monday, 10 December 2012, 2:28 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

New Zealand’s holiday hotspots will be humming over the Christmas and New Year holiday period, with close to half the population planning to head away for a break. And another 13% haven’t yet decided if they’re going away so will be hoping they ... More >>

Tourism operators welcome visitors back to Tongariro

Tuesday, 27 November 2012, 12:39 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

The Tongariro region has more to offer visitors than ever and local tourism operators are encouraging them to see what all the excitement is about. More >>

101 Must-Do’s boost vital domestic travel

Monday, 26 November 2012, 3:38 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

While New Zealand’s scenic wonders are winning international attention as the setting for The Hobbit, it’s great to see New Zealanders also appreciate their own country, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Martin Snedden says. More >>

Adventure tourism forums highlight safety

Tuesday, 16 October 2012, 3:36 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators are being offered support to ensure their visitor activities are as safe as possible before the peak season gets underway. More >>

Summit challenges tourism industry leaders - think different

Friday, 28 September 2012, 1:21 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Tourism leaders are being challenged to ‘think different’ at a major Summit on Tuesday (2 October) so as to better place the industry to cope with current challenges and embrace new opportunities generated by a rapidly changing international tourism ... More >>

Tourism’s rising stars named

Monday, 17 September 2012, 4:10 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Three of the tourism industry’s rising stars have been named as finalists in the PATA Young Tourism Entrepreneur Award for 2012. More >>

New ATEED tourism campaign shows leadership - Snedden

Monday, 3 September 2012, 1:56 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

A major new campaign to attract more Kiwi holidaymakers to Auckland and create more wealth for the city highlights the importance of domestic tourism to New Zealand, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Martin Snedden. More >>

Jet boat licences another boost for adventure tourism safety

Friday, 17 August 2012, 2:25 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Media Release 17 August 2012 Jet boat licences another boost for adventure tourism safety Today’s launch of the new mandatory driver licence for commercial jet boat drivers operating on rivers is a mark of the professionalism and maturity of the ... More >>

Tourism must ‘think different’, Snedden says

Thursday, 9 August 2012, 11:50 am | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

New tourism chief Martin Snedden is encouraging industry players to “Think Different” and come up with new ways to grow the visitor economy and address long-standing challenges. Registrations are now open for the 2012 TIA Summit, taking place in Wellington on ... More >>

Cycle Trail, festivals at risk under local govt bill

Thursday, 26 July 2012, 3:22 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

The Government’s flagship New Zealand Cycle Trail project is at risk if proposed changes to local government law go ahead, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is warning. More >>

Tourism seeks new partnership with local govt

Tuesday, 17 July 2012, 9:18 am | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

It’s time for New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar visitor industry to “get its house in order” to achieve its potential, new Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Martin Snedden says. More >>

Tourism Industry Assn welcomes jet boat licence decision

Tuesday, 10 July 2012, 2:45 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

A new mandatory driver licence for commercial jet boat drivers operating on rivers has been welcomed by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), which says it will further strengthen the country’s world class adventure tourism sector. More >>

Experts move to stop rogue Tongariro visitors

Wednesday, 4 July 2012, 11:38 am | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Efforts by local tourism operators to keep visitors undertaking the Tongariro Alpine Crossing safe are being undermined by a small number of individuals who ignore expert advice and potentially put their lives at risk. More >>

Improving air links vital for tourism growth

Thursday, 28 June 2012, 2:29 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

The Government’s new international air transport policy should focus on improving air links with Asia and the Pacific Rim as these are priority regions for both tourism and trade, says the Tourism Industry Association (TIA) New Zealand. More >>

Hotel awards recognise exceptional earthquake efforts

Friday, 1 June 2012, 4:09 pm | Tourism Industry Association New Zealand

Outstanding efforts to care for distressed visitors to Christchurch in the aftermath of the city’s earthquakes have earned special acknowledgement for two hotel executives. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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