New Zealand Tourism News
Naumi Hotels welcomes Dairy Private Hotel, New Zealand, to portfolio
Naumi Hotels, a Singapore-based private hotel owner and operator, has announced that it is expanding its presence in Australasia with the acquisition of business of the Dairy Private Hotel in Queenstown, New Zealand.
Tourism New Zealand signs Tencent partnership to woo Chinese guests
Tourism New Zealand has signed a memorandum of understanding with Tencent Holdings to jointly support the growth of Chinese arrivals to the destination.
British nationals urged to remain vigilant following New Zealand terror attack
British nationals in New Zealand have been urged to remain vigilant by the Foreign & Commonwealth Office following a terror attack in Christchurch.
Pip Casey, regional manager, UK & Europe, Tourism New Zealand
Pip Casey, regional manager for the UK & Europe at Tourism New Zealand, speaks to Breaking Travel News during ITB Berlin. She tells us how the destination is trying to showcase more of its offering, how important Europe is as a source market and what we can expect in 2019.
New Zealand unveils Tiaki Promise
New Zealand’s tourism industry has come together to launch a major initiative inviting visitors to care for its unique land and environment.
New European marketing manager for Tourism New Zealand
Tourism New Zealand has appointed Dani Benjamin to the role of trade marketing manager for Europe, based in London. Benjamin will join the trade team in developing and implementing Tourism New Zealand’s trade marketing strategy in the UK and Germany.
Tourism New Zealand launches new agent training videos in UK
Themes include overcoming barriers to travel, landscapes and wildlife, self-drive holidays, flying domestically in New Zealand and the seasons and time of year to travel.
eXplore Central North Island, New Zealand, takes on SLC in UK
eXplore Central North Island, the collaboration of the eight regional tourism organisations in New Zealand’s central North Island, has appointed SLC Representation as its first representation agency in the UK.
Emirates to launch Dubai-Bali-Auckland service this summer
Emirates has announced plans to launch a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via the island of Bali, Indonesia, starting from June 14th.
Naumi Auckland Airport set to open in February
Naumi Hotels, the Singapore-based design hotel group, is to launch Naumi Auckland Airport as its first location in New Zealand. The move is part of wider expansion plans in Australasia and internationally.
Tianjin Airlines launches new flight to Auckland
Tianjin Airlines has debuted its first flight from Auckland to Tianjin, via Xi’an. This is Tianjin Airlines’ second intercontinental flight between China and New Zealand, coming after the flight from Auckland to Tianjin via Chongqing which began to operate in December 2016.
M Social to expand into Auckland, New Zealand, in early 2018
Singapore-based M Social has now successfully been transplanted abroad. A second M Social opened its doors in Auckland earlier and has started making waves in New Zealand’s hotel sector.