New Zealand Tourism News
NZ features at major Beijing exhibition
For the first time, Tourism New Zealand, together with Auckland Convention Bureau, Rotorua Convention Bureau, Skycity, Rotorua Convention Center and Air New Zealand exhibited at the China Incentive Business Travel and Meeting Exhibition (CIBTM), recently held in Beijing, China.
Japanese travel executives enjoy NZ
A delegation of travel Executives from Japan, including KNT, NTA, Hankyu, Nokyo Tourist and World Air Sea Service and the President and CEO of JTB Corporation, Japan’s largest travel agency, enjoyed outstanding tourism experiences in Auckland, Northland, Waitomo and the highly anticipated All Blacks versus Japan rugby game in Hamilton over the weekend.
Kiwi artist toasts rugby’s greats
A New Zealand artist has made what he believes may be a controversial selection to literally toast the five greatest rugby players of all time for an art exhibition.
Immediate success for Tourism New Zealand’s Administration of CAP
Tourism New Zealand’s management of The Ministry of Economic Development’s Conference Assistance Programme (CAP) has seen its first success, within two months of administering the programme.
Online activity ramps up for RWC 2011
Tourism New Zealand is ramping up Rugby World Cup 2011 social media activity to inspire overseas followers of the Tournament and those associated with travelling supporters, to visit New Zealand.
Renowned Chinese actress in Tourism New Zealand brand ambassador role
Multiple award winning Chinese actress, Yao Chen has become Tourism New Zealand’s new brand ambassador in mainland China.
Rugby World Cup lights up Auckland skies
Night skies above New Zealand’s biggest city will glow with the colours of the world, as Sky City’s Sky Tower lights up to welcome 20 teams for the Rugby World Cup.
New Zealand travel hit by snow chaos
Visitors to the North Island of New Zealand have been hit be travel chaos following the first snow fall there in 40 years. The one-in-a-lifetime cold snap is expected to last until Wednesday, according to local forecasters, with airports closed, roads blocked at electricity cut in some areas.
RWC 2011 attracts more overseas visitors
Tourism New Zealand has welcomed Rugby New Zealand forecasts that 95,000 international visitors are anticipated to visit New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011.
High NZ dollar and natural events contribute to weaker tourism spend
Spending by international visitors was down 6.5 per cent to $5,564 billion for the year ending June 2011.
Marae stay experience for rugby fans
A new visitor accreditation category of Qualmark, providing confidence for visitors to book marae experiences, was officially unveiled in Auckland last week.
Rare New Zealand parrot to make RWC appearance
Sirocco, the rare New Zealand kākāpō parrot whose frisky behaviour with a BBC television crew propelled him to global stardom, will make some cameo appearances during Rugby World Cup.