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Tourism New Zealand appoints new UK leadership
Tourism New Zealand has appointed Pip Casey to the key role of regional manager, UK and Europe, to be based in London. Casey has over 15 years of brand marketing and commercial business experience behind her and previously held the role of marketing director at Fonterra, a New Zealand multinational dairy company.
Vietjet signs partnership with Aviation New Zealand
Vietjet has signed a memorandum of understanding in Hanoi with Aviation New Zealand. Nguyen Duc Tam, vice president of Vietjet and John Nicholson, chief executive of Aviation New Zealand signed the landmark deal in the presence of dignitaries from the two countries.
Tourism New Zealand refreshes long running advertising campaign
The latest evolution of Tourism New Zealand’s 100% Pure New Zealand campaign has further defined the country’s unique offer to travellers with a focus on the range and closeness of New Zealand’s attractions. The new strategy and 100% Pure New Zealand commercial comes as one of the world’s longest running destination campaigns turns 16 years old.
New Zealand proves a travel hot spot
New Zealand is enjoying its best summer season for overseas tourist arrivals for many years with a greater focus on long-haul visitors.
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand team up on Japanese campaign
Air New Zealand and Tourism New Zealand have today launched a major joint campaign to encourage Japanese travellers to visit New Zealand between April and October 2015.
Air New Zealand appoints new general manager for UK and Europe
Air New Zealand has appointed Kathryn Robertson to the role of general manager UK & Europe. Robertson has a wealth of market knowledge and industry experience, first joining the Air New Zealand team in 2007 as marketing manager UK & Europe.
European markets lead tourism growth in New Zealand
Impressive growth from New Zealand’s western markets has pushed international visitor arrivals for the year-ending April 2014 to more than 2.78 million, up 6.1 per cent year-on-year. The UK was amongst the stand-out performers with a growth of 2.8 per cent for the 12-month period.
England Rugby fever returns to New Zealand
The sporting spotlight will once again be on New Zealand this June as the England Rugby team takes on the All Blacks in their final tour before the World Cup in 2015.
How will the royal visit effect kiwi tourism
There is no doubting that the latest royal visit to New Zealand has been a huge success in bringing the two nations closer together, however, it has also already caused major ripples across the local tourism industry with experts predicting a boost to New Zealand’s visitor numbers for years to come.
A Royal guide to New Zealand
When Their Royal Highnesses the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge arrive in New Zealand on 7th April, it will be their first official visit as a family, and the first visit to New Zealand for both the Duchess of Cambridge and eight-month-old Prince George.
New business visa will fuel migration to New Zealand
A new business visa has been introduced in New Zealand to encourage migrants to set up high-quality businesses overseas. The new Entrepreneur Work Visa is set to create a pathway for Brits who are looking to set up and invest in businesses down under.
New Zealand readies for Royal ‘family visit’
Jet-boat thrills, sailing, award-winning New Zealand wine and encounters with both celebrated and ordinary Kiwis are all part of the itinerary for the coming New Zealand royal visit. When the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge, and little Prince George, arrive in New Zealand on April 7th, the royal family will be ticking off a series of firsts - their first official visit as a family, and the first visit to New Zealand for both the Duchess of Cambridge and eight-month-old Prince George.