en-nz News Headlines from Scoop Scoop Media Ltd and/or its contributors http://www.scoop.co.nz/ http://cyber.law.harvard.edu/rss/rss.html editor@scoop.co.nz webmaster@scoop.co.nz 30 http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00248.htm Any increase in GST could impact on the New Zealand tourism industry’s international competitiveness relative to other visitor destinations, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00248.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1002/S00120.htm It’s time Auckland got on with developing the waterfront, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. “During the current debate around a cruise ship terminal for Queens Wharf, it has been said there must be an agreed vision for the waterfront before ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/AK1002/S00120.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00074.htm All business will be impacted by any increase in GST. However, Tourism and Financial Institutions will be more affected than others. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00074.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00218.htm Tourism operator representatives have joined Taupo Inc to help advocate collectively for economic growth in the district.   Regional Sales & Marketing Manager for Ngai Tahu Tourism, owners of iconic Hukafalls Jet, Michelle Caldwell, said today ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00218.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00212.htm Major travel initiative gives adventure seekers the chance to create & win a Dream trip of a lifetime http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00212.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00196.htm The four VIP groups of distributors, who stayed at Millbrook in two ‘waves’ over a two-week period, were each at Millbrook for five days, enjoying welcome functions complete with a New Zealand Haka, golf on Millbrook’s renowned championship course http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00196.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00053.htm It’s encouraging to see Auckland mayors supporting moving ahead with a cruise ship terminal on Queens Wharf, ARC Chairman Mike Lee said today. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/PO1002/S00053.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1002/S00019.htm The KiaOraMai programme is to be launched at the NMIT Rata Room to over 60 invited Nelson and Marlborough business guests on Tuesday 9th February . http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/ED1002/S00019.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00158.htm -------- Original Message -------- Subject: SKI SEASON CAMPAIGN TARGETS AUSTRALIANS Date: Fri, 5 Feb 2010 13:47:25 +1300 From: Chantelle Taylor To: Chantelle Taylor http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00158.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00153.htm Feb. 5 (BusinessWire) – Auckland International Airport Ltd., the country’s major gateway, welcomed more international flights on to its runways in 2009, but fewer passengers. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00153.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00136.htm There will be more fun for novice skiers and riders on the slopes at New Zealand’s premier ski resort this winter thanks to a significant upgrade of the ‘Big Easy’ novice area which includes a new, state-of-the-art quad chairlift. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00136.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00132.htm Australia’s first conservation-based luxury resort, Wolgan Valley Resort & Spa, has now become the first hotel in the world to achieve carbon neutral certification from an internationally accredited greenhouse gas certification scheme. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00132.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00124.htm The summer peak season has kicked off better than expected for the tourism industry, with international visitor arrivals showing strong signs of recovery. http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00124.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00121.htm Visitor arrivals numbered 341,300 in December 2009, the highest total ever recorded for a month, Statistics New Zealand said today. The figure is up 19,100 (6 percent) from the previous high of 322,200 in December 2008. Visitor arrivals have increased ... http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00121.htm http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00118.htm Travellers have voted a spa resort in Rotorua as one of the best places to relax in the South Pacific.  http://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/BU1002/S00118.htm