Top tourism honour for Sir Peter Jackson
The tourism industry honoured Sir Peter Jackson at its annual awards presentation this evening, calling the film director and producer Destination New Zealand?s number one marketer.
View ArticleThe sky?s the limit for Supreme Tourism Industry Award Winner
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.
View ArticleTIA looking forward to positive relationship with motel & hospo sectors
New Zealand?s peak tourism body, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is looking forward to working with the motel and hospitality sectors as they transition to a new representation model.
View ArticleTravel Tax decision disappointing
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.
View ArticleMaximising the potential of domestic travel
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).
View ArticleTourism grows contribution to NZ wellbeing
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.
View ArticleSafety review for adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, it?s an important time for adventure tourism and outdoor operators to review their safety management systems.
View ArticleTIA recognised for excellence in business support
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has won the New Zealand Business Excellence Foundation Award at the 2015 AUT Excellence in Business Support Awards.
View ArticleTourism support for tertiary education review
The tertiary education sector can play a greater role in helping the tourism industry achieve its 2025 goals, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
View ArticleSafety review for Central Otago adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, it?s an important time for adventure tourism and outdoor operators to review their safety management systems.
View ArticleNew American air service brings economic benefits
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.
View ArticleTourism debates how to ride the growth wave
The $30 billion tourism industry will be focusing on the big meaty issues that come with rampant growth at next week?s sold-out 2015 TIA National Tourism Summit.
View ArticleSafety review for Canterbury adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, it?s an important time for adventure tourism and outdoor operators to review their safety management systems.
View ArticleSafety review for Nelson adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, it?s an important time for adventure tourism and outdoor operators to review their safety management systems.
View ArticleSafety review for Northland adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, it?s an important time for adventure tourism and outdoor operators to review their safety management systems.
View ArticleSafety review for Auckland adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, it?s an important time for adventure tourism and outdoor operators to review their safety management systems.
View ArticleSafety review for Rotorua adventure tourism operators
As the peak summer season is getting underway, it?s an important time for adventure tourism and outdoor operators to review their safety management systems.
View ArticleMore resources for visiting drivers
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...
View ArticleNew People & Skills framework to support tourism?s ambitious growth goals
The tourism industry?s peak body has launched a People & Skills 2025 framework to support the ambitious growth goals of New Zealand?s $30 billion dollar tourism industry.
View ArticleTrio win inaugural tourism academic scholarships
Three young Kiwi students planning a career in tourism each got a $2500 financial boost today as the recipients of the inaugural Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust (TINZT) Academic Scholarships.
View ArticleInsurance giants partner with NZ?s tourism industry
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), the peak industry organisation for New Zealand?s tourism sector, has formally sealed its new Premier Business partnership arrangement with two of the...
View ArticleRogue operators need to be brought into line
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.
View ArticleRegional economies will benefit from new air services
The return of competition on several regional air routes is being welcomed by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
View ArticleSave the date! 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference
The 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference will be held at The Langham Auckland on 1- 2 June 2016.
View ArticleConvention Centre a capital asset
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has welcomed the Wellington City Council?s commitment to invest in a new convention centre and grow the region?s visitor economy.
View ArticleTime to take stock as tourism trends upwards
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.
View ArticleTourism regains number one export status
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.
View ArticleNZ hotels increase yield & productivity in 2015
New Zealand hotels enjoyed a record-breaking year in 2015, increasing yield and productivity, according to new Tourism Industry Association statistics.
View ArticleTourism welcomes Singapore Airlines ?Capital Express?
The new Singapore Airlines flight into Wellington will help deliver on the tourism industry?s goal of growing total annual revenue to $41 billion by 2025, says the Tourism Industry Association New...
View ArticleTourism industry calls for national approach to Easter trading
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.
View ArticleHotel Industry Awards expand to reflect success
A new and expanded Hotel Industry Awards was launched today to recognise individuals who are doing an outstanding job in key roles, from housekeeping to the general manager, contributing to the...
View ArticleInternational travel buyers flock to TRENZ 2016
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...
View ArticleOpportunity for marine tourism to benefit NZ
The benefits of marine tourism must be recognised in plans to create marine protected areas around New Zealand, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
View ArticleEntries open for NZ?s premier Hotel Industry Awards
Entries opened today for the expanded New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, with new categories recognising the key roles that go into running a great hotel, from the concierge to the general manager.
View ArticleLabour misfires on immigration policy
Any ban on overseas chefs working in New Zealand would have disastrous consequences for the tourism industry and the economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
View ArticleNew products ?Are Go? at TRENZ 2016
A Thunderbirds Are Go interactive experience, the longest rail bike adventure in the world and cooking demonstrations with celebrity chefs are among the new tourism products that will be on show at...
View ArticleTime for tourism infrastructure fund
A central government fund is needed to support communities around the country to respond to tourism opportunities, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
View ArticleCapital Convention Centre will benefit NZ
Development of a Wellington Convention Centre will provide lasting economic benefits for New Zealand, improving the country?s capability to host medium and large-scale conferences and exhibitions, says...
View ArticleGrowing domestic travel to support NZ economy
There?s never been a better time for New Zealanders to see for themselves why 3.2 million visitors a year flock to our shores, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
View ArticleTed talks top teams at NZ Hotel Industry Conference
Sir Graham Henry, the man who coached the All Blacks to World Cup glory and who knows better than most how to create a winning team culture, is a keynote speaker at the 2016 New Zealand Hotel Industry...
View ArticleNew flights to grow emerging tourism market
Air New Zealand?s new flights from the Philippines will help deliver on the tourism industry?s goal of growing total annual revenue to $41 billion by 2025, says the Tourism Industry Association New...
View ArticleRotorua to host tourism activity extravaganza
In the biggest event of its kind, Rotorua will host 600 TRENZ delegates, including hundreds of the world?s most influential travel and tourism buyers, to an afternoon of activities, ranging from...
View ArticleTRENZ worth tens of millions of dollars to New Zealand
Rotorua will be buzzing for four days of TRENZ (10-13 May), the tourism industry?s premier annual international trade event, when more than 1100 delegates will be in town, negotiating tens of millions...
View ArticleFresh water vital to tourism industry growth
Clean fresh water is vital to the growth and sustainability of New Zealand?s $30 billion tourism industry, its peak industry organisation says.
View Article'Two Countries, One Visa? ? Time To Get Moving On Permanent Trans-Tasman Visa...
Australia and New Zealand?s peak tourism industry groups are calling for a permanent Trans-Tasman Visa that would allow international tourists to travel between both countries with a regional visa.
View Article?Mood of the nation? survey highlights tourism pressure points
New Zealanders remain positive about the level of international tourists visiting New Zealand, however our record summer of growth has highlighted key pressure points to be addressed.
View ArticleExperts serve up breakfast insight
New Zealand tourism operators attending TRENZ 2016 (10-13 May, Rotorua) will get international expert insight into the latest digital trends and tactics to drive visitor bookings.
View ArticleCommitment to improve freedom camping management
The tourism industry, local government and other stakeholders have committed to working together to improve the management of freedom camping in communities around New Zealand.
View ArticleTourism?s big event - TRENZ 2016 starts today!
Rotorua has rolled out the welcome mat for more than 1000 international and domestic delegates, who arrive in town today for the start of TRENZ, the $30 billion New Zealand tourism industry?s biggest...
View ArticleBuilding on tourism industry success sees growth framework update
With New Zealand?s tourism industry enjoying record-breaking success, the industry-led growth framework has been reviewed and new priority actions identified.
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