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Strengthening NZ’s world leading adventure tourism sector

By GEOFF ENSOR - 27 August 2010
New Zealand’s world leading adventure tourism sector will only get stronger with the introduction of new measures to improve safety practices.

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“Each of our jumps has an ‘undies rating for scariness’ and the new Tandem Cliff Jump is rated five out of five, so it’s not a challenge for the faint-hearted!”, laughs Matt Hollyer, Shotover Canyon Swing General Manager.

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  • Tourism seeks stronger ties with local government
    26 August 2010
    The visitor industry is seeking a much stronger partnership with local government, saying it will boost the already significant economic contribution visitors make to communities throughout New Zealand.
  • Industry backs adventure tourism safety recommendations
    24 August 2010
    Strengthening the safety practices of New Zealand’s world-leading adventure tourism sector will be widely supported, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
  • New tourism energy efficiency initiative launched
    23 August 2010
    A new initiative to improve the competitiveness and environmental performance of tourism businesses by reducing energy consumption has been launched by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority.
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  • Tourism operators anxious over Christchurch's reputation –Radio NZ Morning Report, 9 Sept 10
    (audio link, duration: 2′28″) Arts and entertainment organisers have been working flat out trying to rejig a series of big events in Christchurch over the coming weeks.
  • Operator applies to move catamaran - Otago Daily Times - 9th Sep 2010
    The oldest tourism operator in Milford Sound wants to expand its charter-boat business in Queenstown with the introduction of a 200-passenger vessel on Lake Wakatipu.
  • Pilots beach penguin-viewing operation approved - Otago Daily Times - 9th Sep 2010
    A new penguin-viewing tourism venture at the Pilots Beach reserve on Otago Peninsula has been granted consent, and the trust behind it hopes to have the venture operating by next September.

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