Industry News
Report on freedom camping recommendations positive
The Government’s plans to manage responsible camping recognise there are no simple answers, and will build on work the industry has already undertaken, TIA says.
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$13.2 million to create Otago cycle trail network
A $13.2 million extension to Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail has been announced by Government, and the subsequent new trail network will spread tourism spending to more local communities.
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Jucy launches E cars
Jucy Rentals will be launching ten new EV campers into its fleet for the summer season and is also working with academics to develop more lightweight and efficient vehicles.
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Adventure park and sailing school win their share of domestic tourism
A Nelson adventure park and a yacht charter and sailing school in the Bay of Islands have been announced as the winners of TIA’s DGiT Do It marketing grants, giving them the tools to reach out to more New Zealand holiday makers.
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Government laying foundations for China-NZ Year of Tourism
Funding for a major exhibition at Te Papa and a new website have been announced as the beginning of the Government’s plans for the 2019 China-New Zealand Year of Tourism.
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Damning review reveals failures of International Visitor Survey
The credibility of official government visitor statistics has been called into question by a damning review of the International Visitor Survey, and Tourism Industry Aotearoa says the results are deeply concerning.
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Haka Tours scholarship encourages tourism careers for Maori
Haka Tours are ensuring sustainable employment for New Zealand’s tangata whenua with the announcement of their Maori Tour Manager scholarship, providing career opportunities in tourism.
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Border levy must benefit visitors, tourism industry
The tourism industry is prepared to accept a new charge to be paid by international visitors but is insisting that it is used in a carefully targeted way to enhance their experience of New Zealand.
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‘Team Wellington’ says Nǐ hǎo to China
A new partnership between Wellington’s largest tourism operators will see a $2.5 million funding boost to grow Chinese and South-East Asian visitor numbers to the region over the next five years.
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Tamaki Maori Village 7th best experience in the world
Tamaki Māori Village’s Hangi Dinner and Performance has been voted the seventh best experience in the world in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for experiences.
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Government earning $2.6 billion a year from international visitors
A new Government-commissioned report shows that the Government enjoys a net benefit of more than $2.6 billion a year from international tourism, confirming that international visitors are more than paying their way.
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'Emerging Star' of New Plymouth's Holiday Parks
Peter Crawford, owner of New Plymouth’s Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park, says winning the 2018 Holiday Parks ePay Emerging Star Award is “another positive outcome for us as a family business and as a community”.
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Industry supports Kiwi first concept
Tourism Industry Aotearoa says giving Kiwis first shot at booking on some of the country’s most popular Great Walks is an idea worth exploring.
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$6.2m boost for Twin Coast Discovery Route
Unlocking the potential of the Twin Coast Discovery Route to boost tourism and jobs will be supported by a $6.2 million injection from the Provincial Growth Fund.
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