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Tourism New Zealand endorses Tourism 2025

Monday, 24 March 2014, 2:12 pm | Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand says the industry has turned a corner with the release of ‘ Tourism 2025 - Growing Value Together/Whakatipu Uara Ngatahi’ and its aspirational goal to reach $41b value by 2025. More >>

‘100% Middle-earth’ drives visitor arrival growth

Friday, 21 March 2014, 11:45 am | Tourism New Zealand

The tourism sector’s period of strong growth is continuing with total international arrivals for the first two months of 2014 up by 9.5 per cent on the same period last year. For the year ended February 2014 arrivals were 2.77 million, a new 12 month ... More >>

Key decision makers experience incentive travel in NZ

Tuesday, 18 March 2014, 11:50 am | Tourism New Zealand

Key decision makers experience incentive travel in NZ Tourism New Zealand, in partnership with Air New Zealand, yesterday welcomed to the country five key decision makers from high profile corporate groups in China. More >>

Continued growth in holiday arrivals delivers record January

Thursday, 27 February 2014, 1:47 pm | Tourism New Zealand

New Zealand’s attractiveness as a holiday destination continued to drive annual visitor growth during January – with total holiday arrivals up 14.7 per cent compared to the previous January. More >>

The Bachelor shows America the romantic side of NZ

Wednesday, 12 February 2014, 10:27 am | Tourism New Zealand

New Zealand has been profiled across the US as the ultimate romantic, luxury destination just days ahead of Valentine’s Day thanks to the hit prime-time TV series, The Bachelor . More >>

Holiday arrivals drive a year of growth for 2013

Thursday, 30 January 2014, 1:18 pm | Tourism New Zealand

An increase in holiday arrivals, up a staggering 9.8 per cent for the year ending December 2013 has driven annual visitor growth up 6.0 per cent for the year - seeing more than 2.7 million international arrivals to New Zealand for the first time ever. More >>

Additional airline capacity from Singapore welcomed

Thursday, 16 January 2014, 2:38 pm | Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand is applauding the announcement by Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines that will result in an increase in their existing seat capacity between New Zealand and Singapore by up to 30 per cent. More >>

100% Pure New Zealand Facebook page tops a million fans

Friday, 27 December 2013, 10:41 am | Tourism New Zealand

New Zealand’s tourism high season has delivered another success for the industry with one million fans now engaging with the 100% Pure New Zealand Facebook page. The milestone was reached just as thousands of holiday-makers flock to the country ... More >>

New Zealand stars in UK Christmas day TV special

Monday, 23 December 2013, 10:20 am | Tourism New Zealand

The unique experiences and people of New Zealand will take centre stage in the UK on Christmas Day, with the television airing of Hobbit star James Nesbitt’s documentary on his experiences of the country. More >>

Strong lead into summer with record arrivals in November

Friday, 20 December 2013, 11:27 am | Tourism New Zealand

Strong lead into summer with record arrivals to NZ in November Tourism New Zealand CE Kevin Bowler says the growth in arrivals during November, up 8.2 per cent for the month compared to last November, has given the tourism sector a strong lead into ... More >>

The Book of New Zealand has fairy tale ending

Friday, 13 December 2013, 12:01 pm | Tourism New Zealand

International media coverage of New Zealand’s association with The Hobbit Trilogy is growing following last week’s activities by Tourism New Zealand, in Los Angeles. More >>

Take a flight through Middle-earth on newzealand.com

Wednesday, 4 December 2013, 3:31 pm | Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand is inviting potential travellers to discover the real Middle-earth as brought to life in The Hobbit Trilogy, a production of New Line Cinema and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Pictures (MGM), by taking a digital journey through filming locations on newzealand.com. More >>

The Book of New Zealand open to view in Los Angeles

Monday, 2 December 2013, 9:18 am | Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand’s “Book of New Zealand” has opened in Los Angeles, showcasing 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand to a crowd of around 200 high-profile international media and special guests. More >>

New Zealand named Favourite Country at UK Travel Awards

Thursday, 28 November 2013, 9:38 am | Tourism New Zealand

New Zealand has once again triumphed at the UK’s prestigious Telegraph Travel Awards, beating off global competition to take the title of ‘Favourite Country’ for the second year running. The Telegraph Travel Awards are recognised as one of the travel ... More >>

New China Toolkit website goes live for industry

Wednesday, 27 November 2013, 9:46 am | Tourism New Zealand

A new website, the China Toolkit, is now available to help the New Zealand tourism sector deliver quality experiences to Chinese visitors. More >>

Holiday arrivals drive continued growth

Friday, 22 November 2013, 12:47 pm | Tourism New Zealand

The latest arrival figures for the month of October show that an increase in the number of holiday makers continues to drive the overall growth in arrivals to New Zealand. More >>

Special “Book of New Zealand” installation set to open in LA

Thursday, 14 November 2013, 2:22 pm | Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand is set to make its mark on Los Angeles with an innovative walk-through, multi-media display that brings 100% Middle-earth, 100% Pure New Zealand to life. More >>

Strong visitor arrivals delivered through spring

Monday, 21 October 2013, 12:53 pm | Tourism New Zealand

The tourism industry is gearing up for what looks to be a strong summer season, with international arrivals released today showing maintained strength throughout spring. More >>

NZ tourism industry celebrates top awards

Friday, 11 October 2013, 5:30 pm | Tourism New Zealand

The New Zealand tourism industry is in celebration mode after a swathe of victories at the 2013 World Travel Awards - also known as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’. More >>

Historic Tall Ships Festival set for 'City of Sails'

Friday, 11 October 2013, 5:29 pm | Tourism New Zealand

With a vast harbour, rich marine heritage and a thriving maritime industry, Auckland is known to be at the forefront of boating technology - but New Zealand’s ‘City of Sails’ is set to turn back the clock when some of the world’s most historic ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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