News & Media Releases - NZ Tourism News

New Zealand’s cruise regions ready for 2012-13 season ››

Published on: October 05, 2012 from McKay shipping (Craig Harris)

Port satisfaction surveys undertaken by cruise lines showed New Zealand cruise regions delivered an outstanding season in 2011/2012, with New Zealand ports scoring well above 85% for most lines.

Partnership signed to attract more visitors ››

Published on: June 07, 2012 from The Northern Advocate

A partnership between tourism bodies from Auckland and Northland could help attract more international visitors to head north when they arrive.

Domestic tourism spending highest for eight years ››

Published on: June 06, 2012 from The Ministry of Economic Development

Domestic travellers spent $9.95 billion in the year to March 2012. The Ministry of Economic Development’s Domestic Tourism Survey, released today, reveals an 11 percent increase in domestic tourism spending compared to the previous 12 month period.

Camping Education making a difference ››

Published on: February 02, 2012 from Tourism Industry Association (TIA)

Providing travellers with good information about camping in New Zealand is making a real difference to their behaviour, according to the New Zealand Responsible Camping Forum.

New website packed with safety tips for adventure tourism operators ››

Published on: December 02, 2011 from Tourism Industry Association (TIA)

A new website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a “one stop shop” for information and advice on running a safe operation. www.supportadventure.co.nz

New interactive tourism campaign for Germany makes it up as it goes along ››

Published on: November 04, 2011 from Tourism NZ

Tourism New Zealand’s latest campaign in the German market entered a new phase this week with the arrival of comedian Bernhard Hoecker to New Zealand on a trip that will be directed by his followers including Northland.

Domestic travel stats from Tourism Research ››

Published on: July 18, 2011 by Jenny

The number of overnight trips and day trips made by Kiwis decreased in the year ended March 2011, but there was a very positive overall increase in domestic tourism expenditure, up 3.2% to $9 billion.

Operators encouraged to get on board newzealand.com ››

Published on: July 05, 2011 from Tourism New Zealand

Tourism operators are being encouraged to make use of new functionality on Tourism New Zealand's consumer travel website newzealand.com.

Tourism New Zealand Rugby page ››

Published on: July 01, 2011 from Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand have launched a new section on its www.newzealand.com website that will give rugby fans an easy way to find and book accommodation for Rugby World Cup 2011. Find out more on how to register your business...