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	2012 – a year of action and innovation
	By TIM COSSAR - 05 January 2012

Rugby World Cup aside, many tourism operators will have breathed a sigh of relief to see the back of a tumultuous 2011. Let’s aim to make 2012 a year of action and innovation and get our industry firmly back in the saddle.

A new Carter Observatory attraction features New Zealand’s very own rocket man. Marketing & Communications Officer Dawn Muir explains how this Wellington attraction continue to inspire visitors and maximise yield.

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Camping education making a difference
27 January 2012
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.
Air NZ win great for tourism industry
10 January 2012
It is fantastic for the country’s tourism industry to have Air New Zealand recognised internationally for its success and innovation, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar.
Mixed results for tourism from RWC 2011
05 January 2012
Tourism operators are reporting mixed feelings about the impact of Rugby World Cup 2011 on their businesses.

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Costs and safety top tunnel venture concerns - Southland Times - 3rd Feb 2012
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has outlined the key points of its submission on a contentious private tunnel venture that has pitted southern communities against the project's big busines backer.
Rotorua moteliers slam high council charges - Rotorua Daily Post - 2nd Feb 2012
Some Rotorua moteliers are refusing to pay a council fee for building inspections, claiming the council is double dipping and charging outrageous fees for simple jobs.
Tourists play smart with new app - Nelson Mail - 2nd Feb 2012
Visitors to the Nelson-Tasman region now have a new way to learn about the region, with a new smartphone app packed full of information for tourists.

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