New Zealand Tourism News
New Zealand, two new Thai campaigns
Tourism New Zealand is partnering with Auckland Airport and Thai Airways International to target free independent travellers and incentive visit groups to New Zealand during July-November 2011.
New Zealand Visa changes to assist Chinese travel
Recent changes to travel visa application processes for visitors from China are set to make travel between China and New Zealand easier.
Dumped in New Zealand ski heaven
A wintry blast has dumped a deep snow blanket across New Zealand’s mountains over the past week, leaving ski fields in the north and south in superb shape for the winter season.
Online training set to upskill Kiwis
Free First Impressions training available to New Zealand’s customer-service workers. Industry leaders embracing the opportunity to upskill and motivate staff. Chance for secondary school students to gain unit standards in tourism.
Ground-breaking World Sport Tourism Congress for 2011 Rugby World Cup
TUI Travel’s Specialist & Activity Sector has teamed up with top leaders in Sport Tourism to launch a ground-breaking conference, World Sport Tourism Congress, co-located alongside the climax of the 2011 Rugby World Cup in Auckland, New Zealand.
Tourism New Zealand redesigns website
Tourism New Zealand has turned the established web marketing model on its head with the launch of its new travel website www.newzealand.com, the next phase of the organisation’s digital marketing strategy.
Christchurch hit by further aftershocks
Residents of Christchurch, New Zealand, are anxiously awaiting further developments after the city was hit by series of aftershocks. Rebuilding has only just begun in the area following a 6.3-magnitude quake in February this year.
New Zealand tourism recovers as Christchurch lags
Data from STR Global have revealed a 15.3 per cent fall in occupancy rates for hotels in Christchurch, New Zealand, for the first two months of 2011. A decrease that was strongly influenced by a 25.2 per cent drop reported in February. However, across the country hotels are reporting a brisk trade ahead of the Rugby World Cup.
Christchurch hosting RWC 2011 games decision Tourism New Zealand statement
Today it was confirmed by Rugby World Cup 2011 Tournament partners that games planned for Christchurch would be relocated. This includes all pool fixtures and two quarter finals matches which will be held in Auckland on the original date.
New Zealand moves to reassure visitors
Tourism New Zealand has moved to reassure visitors the country remains open for business following an earthquake in the city of Christchurch in late February. As many as 160 people are thought to have died in the incident, with thousands of buildings set to be demolished after being deemed unsafe.
Christchurch tourism returning following earthquake
Christchurch and the surrounding Canterbury region of New Zealand are beginning to return to normal following a decision by the National Crisis Management Centre to lift restrictions on all but essential travel to the city. Tourists had been urged to leave following a devastating earthquake in late February, with more than 100 residents feared dead.
NZ to host FIFA U-20 football world cup
New Zealand is to host another major global sporting event having won the rights to host the 2015 FIFA U-20 football World Cup - which will be watched by more than 500 million fans worldwide.