Latest Tourism Headlines
Climate Campaigners Address Christchurch City Council
Tue, 19 Mar 2024 18:01:33 +1300 | Climate Liberation Aotearoa
Add cruise ship emissions to the Christchurch emissions targets so that they are included in the emissions reduction plan. More >>
New Strategy Charts Bright Future For Hospitality In New Zealand
Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:09:16 +1300 | Hospitality New Zealand
Hospitality New Zealand releases five-year strategy to support the hospitality industry – New Zealand’s seventh largest employer – to thrive. More >>
The National Kiwi Hatchery Celebrates Grand Opening Of State-of-the-Art Facility
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 14:05:21 +1300 | National Kiwi Hatchery
The National Kiwi Hatchery officially celebrated the opening of its brand new state-of-the-art facility in Rotorua yesterday, marking a major milestone event for kiwi kaitiakitanga (guardianship) and world-class conservation. Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s National Kiwi ...More >>
Jos Divis Cottage Restoration Celebrated
Fri, 15 Mar 2024 12:23:07 +1300 | Department of Conservation
Family members from the Czech Republic were among those who gathered at the old gold mining township of Waiuta today to celebrate the restoration of Jos Divis’ old home. <img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2403/95d64d3f3f3012574f32.jpeg" ...More >>
Record January For New Zealanders Travelling
Thu, 14 Mar 2024 11:04:46 +1300 | Statistics New Zealand
New Zealand-resident traveller arrivals in January 2024 was a record for any January month, according to data released by Stats NZ today. There were 328,100 New Zealand-resident travellers who arrived back in January 2024. This exceeded the pre-COVID numbers ...More >>
Air New Zealand Pauses Chicago Service From Late March
Tue, 12 Mar 2024 10:45:28 +1300 | Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand will pause its Auckland – Chicago non-stop service from 31 March to 25 October 2024. More >>
Tātau Tātau Commercial Make Significant Investment Into Iconic Local Landmark
Thu, 7 Mar 2024 12:28:47 +1300 | Tatau Tatau o Te Wairoa
One of New Zealand’s most iconic beach-side holiday parks will continue to welcome thousands of holiday makers while remaining in local ownership. Tātau Tātau o Te Wairoa Trust’s commercial entity today announced its purchase of the Mahia Beach ...More >>
International Food Festival To Be Held In Auckland
Wed, 6 Mar 2024 21:34:41 +1300 | Batang Pinoy NZ Events
World of Flavours International Food Festival is being held for the first time at Auckland Showgrounds on the 13th of April 2024 Auckland, New Zealand / Batang Pinoy NZ Events/ (05 Mar 2024) – A huge food festival is happening in Auckland for the ...More >>
Tourism Sector Showing Signs Of Recovery
Wed, 6 Mar 2024 15:36:21 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Results from the International Visitor Survey published yesterday show tourism is continuing to rebound, Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey says. More >>
Tourism Talent Taps Expedia NZ Manager Kelly Dodd
Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:45:08 +1300 | Tourism Talent
Tourism Talent, the premier recruitment agency in the tourism and hospitality sector, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Kelly Dodd as Senior Associate for Hotels, Resorts, and Accommodation bringing with her a wealth of experience and a passion ...More >>
Holiday Parks Enjoy Record Numbers In January
Fri, 1 Mar 2024 12:41:28 +1300 | Holiday Parks NZ
Holiday parks around the country have had a booming summer, with more than 2 million guests in January, a new record for that month. Holiday Parks NZ Chief Executive Fergus Brown said that internal data and official accommodation figures indicated ...More >>
New Data Highlights The Economic Importance Of Tourism To New Zealand And To Households
Thu, 29 Feb 2024 14:39:16 +1300 | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
New figures confirm the tourism industry is recovering strongly, and making a major contribution to the New Zealand economy. Statistics NZ’s annual Tourism Satellite Account shows that for the year to March 2023, tourism was generating $37.7 billion ...More >>
Napier Port Marks 1000th Cruise Ship Visit To Napier As Current Summer Season On Track To Be Busiest Ever
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 13:39:40 +1300 | Napier Port
Napier Port welcomed the Silver Muse today and marked the 1000th cruise ship visit to Napier since they began calling 30 years ago. After the vessel was safely berthed on 2 Wharf, Napier Port CEO Todd Dawson presented the ship’s captain with a gift ...More >>
Northland Open For Business As Critical Works To Repair SH1 Brynderwyn Hills Begin
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 12:01:56 +1300 | New Zealand Government
Hon Simeon Brown Minister of Transport The Government is encouraging New Zealanders to support, visit, and explore Northland, as the closure and detour of SH1 at the Bryderwyn Hills begins, and critical repair work by the NZ Transport Agency (NZTA) ...More >>
The Chicken Sandwich That Broke The Internet Is Officially Coming To New Zealand This April
Mon, 26 Feb 2024 11:59:32 +1300 | Popeyes
Auckland, NZ: After years of hope and speculation from Kiwis, Popeyes®, the original Louisiana fried chicken, is finally making its way to New Zealand. The first hero restaurant is scheduled to open in April in Takanini, Auckland. One of the world’s ...More >>
Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival Announces 2025 Date
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 18:51:45 +1300 | Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival
Get ready to raise a glass and celebrate the best of Wairarapa! The highly anticipated Wairarapa Wines Harvest Festival has announced its 2025 date. Hot on the heels of a fantastic festival last weekend, returning to the stunning riverside setting of ...More >>
Save The Date! Tourism’s Top Leadership Event Is Heading To Auckland
Fri, 23 Feb 2024 11:49:06 +1300 | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is thrilled to announce that this year’s Tourism Summit Aotearoa will be held in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland. One of the industry’s premier thought leadership events, the Summit will be held on 6 November at Cordis Auckland, ...More >>
Local Producers Launch The Taste Taranaki Producers Map
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 15:08:07 +1300 | TasteTaranaki
<img src="https://img.scoop.co.nz/stories/images/2402/a380f917a2e6725ea517.jpeg" width="720" height="693"> As part of an effort to boost food tourism in the region, a collective of sixteen Taranaki food and drink producers ...More >>
The Only Operator Offering World-exclusive Helicopter Landings On Tasman Glacier, INFLITE Group Returns To Franz Josef
Wed, 21 Feb 2024 13:16:21 +1300 | Inflite Charters
INFLITE Group makes a grand return to flying on the West Coast, with INFLITE Franz & Fox Helicopters. An exciting extension that has become the immediate go-to for local and international tourists wanting exclusive access to the most incredible, ...More >>
Avis Research Reveals Ideal Kiwi Road Trip
Mon, 19 Feb 2024 17:32:46 +1300 | Boyd PR
Recent research reveals the perfect summer road trip involves detouring to small towns, visiting iconic Kiwi landmarks and the voices of Hillary Barry and Taika Waititi. It also found that almost eight in ten (78%) Kiwis who are planning a road trip this ...More >>