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Top hoteliers recognised in 2019 NZ Hotel Industry Awards
Leading hoteliers from Auckland and Queenstown have taken out the top titles in the 2019 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, while a Christchurch hotel has been recognised for its environmental efforts.
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Electronic Travel Authority toolkit
From 1 October 2019, many visitors coming to New Zealand must request and pay for an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before they travel. The information in this toolkit is designed to help organisations in the tourism industry communicate to their customers about the NZeTA.
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Tourism industry shocked by loss of key data source
The sudden and unexpected removal of a key information source for the tourism industry is hugely disappointing, and the decision must be reversed.
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Finalists announced for 2019 NZ Hotel Industry Awards
Outstanding hotel personnel from Arrowtown to Auckland have been named as finalists in the 2019 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards.
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Govt tourism strategy supports sustainable development
The new Government tourism strategy will enable a closer working relationship between government and the tourism industry, to the benefit of New Zealand and New Zealanders, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa.
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Dates announced for TRENZ 2020 in Christchurch
As New Zealand’s biggest tourism trade show for 2019 enters its final day, Tourism Industry Aotearoa has revealed that TRENZ 2020 will be held at Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, 18-21 May 2020.
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New awards and new focus: 2019 New Zealand Tourism Awards open for entries
Entries are now open for the 2019 New Zealand Tourism Awards, and with three new awards and a spotlight on sustainability, it’s expected there will be some very impressive entries to choose from.
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Tourism industry launches careers package to attract New Zealanders
A three-year package of initiatives designed to attract New Zealanders to tourism careers was launched at TRENZ 2019.
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Planting the seed of sustainability at TRENZ with Trees That Count
Delegates at TRENZ 2019 are leaving a legacy of over 1200 native trees to benefit the New Zealand environment, as the result of a partnership with Trees That Count. A tree is being planted in each delegate’s name to commemorate their attendance at New Zealand’s biggest annual tourism and trade event.
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NZ tourism industry increases focus on sustainable growth
Sustainability – of our communities, our environment, our economy and our visitors – has been placed firmly at the heart of the New Zealand tourism industry’s updated growth framework, released at TRENZ 2019.
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More buyers, more markets, more TRENZ impact
TRENZ 2019 will begin on a high note in New Zealand’s original ‘birthplace of tourism,’ with a formal Pōwhiri at Ohinemutu and an opening function hosted at Te Puia.
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Big regional differences in how Kiwis view tourism
New Zealanders’ attitudes towards tourism depend enormously on where they live, according to the latest Mood of the Nation research.
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Recycle, reduce, reuse & rats - focus on sustainability at TRENZ 2019
From trapping rats and possums to delegate bags made from recyclable and washable paper and donating left-over food to local charities, this year’s TRENZ in Rotorua will be the greenest ever.
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Equal parts exhilarating and emotive – Rotorua’s authenticity on offer for TRENZ 2019 activity afternoon
TRENZ 2019 host destination Rotorua has set out a sample platter of its best tourism offerings for over 600 delegates who are taking part in the TRENZ Activity Afternoon, where they can take a boat tour of the site of the lost eighth Natural Wonder of the World, white water raft the highest commercially rafted waterfall, or experience the spiritual atmosphere of a living Māori village.
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From Aotearoa’s sacred island to world-first daredevil catapult - new products at TRENZ 2019
Touring a sacred island, stargazing in the world’s darkest skies, taking on the exhilarating Nevis catapult, and controlled indoor freefalling – travel and tourism buyers arriving from around the globe can be assured that whatever kind of experience they’re after, they will be impressed by the range of new products on offer at TRENZ this year.
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Hotel award winners' videos
Watch our Hotel Industry Award winners in action in these short videos and hear them explain why they love working in this dynamic tourism sector and the many career options on offer.
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Tourism Sustainability Commitment exceeds 1000 supporters
The vision for New Zealand to have the world’s most sustainable tourism industry has reached a significant milestone. The Tourism Sustainability Commitment challenges individual businesses to operate more sustainably, and now over 1000 tourism businesses have made the pledge.
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Use GST to fund local government tourism activities
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is recommending the Government provides local government
with a 20% share of the GST paid by international visitors to help fund regional tourism
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West Coast travel and visitor updates
Last week's significant weather event resulted in some of the largest rainfall totals ever experienced on the West Coast. While there are some temporary constraints, the West Coast is open for business and there are still many opportunities for visitors to experience in the region.
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Visitors already taxed but benefits not shared
Another tax on visitors like the proposed bed tax is not the right answer to Queenstown’s growth pains, says TIA.
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