Mining decision heeds tourism feedback 20 July 2010 The government’s decision not to undertake new mining in national parks is a great result for the tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
TIA welcomes experience rating 16 July 2010 Tourism businesses will benefit from the decision to recognise individual workplace safety and injury management in their ACC levies, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
Tourism is core activity for local govt 18 June 2010 Local government support is critical to the success of tourism and must be allowed to continue, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
Travel taxes threaten NZ tourism industry recovery 17 June 2010 Moves by cash-strapped governments to raise money by taxing international air travellers are worrying New Zealand’s tourism industry. The German Government has recently announced plans to impose a departure tax on all travellers leaving German airports.
TRENZ 2010 fosters optimism for NZ tourism industry 01 June 2010 New Zealand’s tourism industry formed a solid foundation for future international business at TRENZ 2010, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
Southern Lakes to host tourism industry’s big event for first time 27 May 2010 For the first time ever, New Zealand’s premier visitor region will next year take centre stage at the tourism industry’s most important annual event, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) announced today.
Tourism industry welcomes reduction in cruise ship costs 27 May 2010 The Tourism Industry Association has welcomed the Government’s announcement this week that marine safety charges paid by cruise ships will be reduced by almost $5 per passenger, saying it will stimulate this fast growing tourism sector.
Innovation focus for new Tourism Industry Awards 26 May 2010 Innovation is the focus for the 2010 Tourism Industry Awards, relaunched today at TRENZ 2010, New Zealand’s largest tourism industry trade event being held at the ASB Showgrounds in Auckland.
Kiwis packing their passports and skis 24 May 2010 The travel bug has returned, with 40 percent of Kiwis planning an overseas trip in the next six months and 510,000 New Zealanders planning a skiing trip.
Speed dating at TRENZ 2010 23 May 2010 In just five minutes, New Zealand tourism operators will have the opportunity to make a quick but permanent impression on international travel Buyers attending TRENZ 2010 through a SPEEDMEET, based on the popular speed dating model.
GST increase creates challenges for tourism operators 20 May 2010 Increasing GST from 1 October will create challenges for tourism operators who have set their prices up to 2012, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
$30m vote of confidence in tourism industry 13 May 2010 The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says the $30 million injection of new funding for tourism marketing is a real vote of confidence in the future of New Zealand tourism.
TRENZ 2010 – keeping Destination New Zealand fresh and exciting 07 May 2010 Shark cage diving and a Maori cultural experience that brings local legends to life are two of the new products New Zealand’s tourism industry is unveiling to the international market this month.
World’s eyes on New Zealand tourism – TRENZ 2010 28 April 2010 The eyes of the world will be on New Zealand next month when more than 270 travel and tourism Buyers descend on Auckland for TRENZ 2010, one of the country’s biggest international business events.
Forum takes firm stand on freedom camping 22 April 2010 Campervan hirers are to be told it is not acceptable to camp anywhere but designated camping areas, the New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum has agreed.
Council cuts thousands off annual energy bill 07 April 2010 An energy audit of four Hastings District Council-owned visitor sites found the council could cut $22,241 off its annual energy bill and reduce carbon emissions by 2.5 tonnes each year by implementing some simple energy savings initiatives.
NZ open to all during RWC 2011 06 April 2010 New Zealand’s tourism industry needs to be careful not to lose business by focusing exclusively on Rugby World Cup 2011 during the tournament, industry leaders say.
Accommodation for all during RWC 2011 30 March 2010 New Zealand has plenty of accommodation options for rugby fans coming to Rugby World Cup 2011, tourism industry leaders say.
Audit reveals Fullers could cut $250,000 from annual energy bill 22 March 2010 Fullers Group Ltd, which operates a passenger ferry services on the Waitemata Harbour, has the potential to cut more than $250,000 off its annual energy bill and help the environment by introducing simple energy saving initiatives.
Tourism industry sees great opportunity in Air NZ changes 18 March 2010 New Zealand’s tourism industry sees great opportunities in the trans-Tasman service changes announced by Air New Zealand today, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
Rethink needed on commercial rates for home based businesses 18 March 2010 The Westland District Council needs to rethink its proposed commercial rating model for home- based businesses to make it fairer, says the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
Auckland super city needs stand-alone tourism agency 19 February 2010 The new Auckland Super City needs a stand-alone regional tourism agency to ensure it capitalises on its potential as a visitor destination and world-class event venue, says the Tourism Industry Association.
One in three Kiwis planning Easter holiday 17 February 2010 With the festive season a fast-fading memory, one in three New Zealanders is already planning an Easter break in holiday hot spots around the country, according to the latest Fly Buys/Colmar Brunton Mood of the New Zealand Traveller.
Tourism industry backs world-class cruise facility 16 February 2010 The New Zealand tourism industry wants a world-class cruise ship terminal for Auckland that will meet the new Super City’s needs for the future, says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar.
Freedom Camping - More action needed 16 February 2010 The Tourism Industry Association says the negative impact some freedom campers are having on the environment and community wellbeing is unacceptable.
Care needed over GST increase 09 February 2010 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.
Marketing effort will benefit all NZ 21 January 2010 All of New Zealand will benefit from the new $10 million tourism marketing fund, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says.
Care needed over proposed GST changes, tourism industry says 20 January 2010 Changes to the tax system, particularly GST, could reduce the international competitiveness of New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says.
ACC levies released and Holidays Act changes 23 December 2009 The Accident Compensation Corporation released its 2010/2011 levy rates yesterday afternoon following a statutory consultation period.
International marketing opportunity for tourism businesses 12 November 2009 Tourism operators looking to grow their international business are invited to apply to attend TRENZ 2010 – the New Zealand tourism industry’s annual international showcase.
ACC levy increases threaten tourism industry recovery 11 November 2009 Tourism operators will face substantial levy increases of between 30% and more than 100% if proposed changes to ACC go ahead says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar.
Additional $20 million “fantastic” says Tourism Industry Association 03 November 2009 The $20 million additional funding for marketing New Zealand internationally, announced yesterday by the Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key, is a fantastic initiative and something the industry has been asking for, says TIA.
Tourism expenditure encouraging says TIA 28 October 2009 New figures released today which show tourism expenditure increased by 1.1% to $21.7 billion in the year ended March 2009 are encouraging news for the industry and New Zealand, says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar.
New training programme aims to deliver world class visitor service 22 October 2009 A new employee training programme launched in Wellington today will help ensure that people working in the service sector consistently deliver a unique, memorable visitor experience, boosting the economic return New Zealand gets from major events.
Tourism Confidence on the Up 09 October 2009 The monthly Tourism Industry Monitor (TIM) confirms an upward trend in industry confidence. For the second month in a row, since the survey began in March, optimists have outweighed pessimists.
Symposium aims to strengthen tourism industry 06 October 2009 Investment in international marketing remains one of the priorities for the tourism industry at present, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
Survey points to Labour weekend opportunity for value-based offers 06 October 2009 We get around, but not as much as we want to – according to the Fly Buys/ Colmar Brunton Mood of the New Zealand Traveller, a new quarterly survey released by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and launched today by the Prime Minister.
Tourism Award winners inspire excellence 06 October 2009 Managed by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand, the Award winners were announced at a special event in Wellington today.
TRENZ returns to Auckland in 2010 02 October 2009 New Zealand’s biggest city will again be the focus for one of New Zealand’s biggest international business events next year.
Confidence starts to return to tourism 16 September 2009 Data released today indicates that the worst may be over for the tourism industry according to the Tourism Industry Monitor (TIM).
Holidays Act must be simplified, says tourism industry 01 September 2009 The Holidays Act is complex and time-consuming and needs to be simplified to make it easier for tourism businesses to work with, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar.
Mining national parks could put $20.1b tourism industry at risk 28 August 2009 Opening up the conservation estate to mining interests could put New Zealand’s $20.1 billion tourism industry at risk, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) is warning.
New events will take tourism issues direct to Govt 17 August 2009 Tourism operators will identify the most pressing issues facing the industry at a series of 10 workshops being held throughout the country next month by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
Tourism Mood Lifts 14 August 2009 The recently released Tourism Industry Monitor shows that tourism operators are becoming more optimistic about the near future.
Entries open for DOC Conservation in Action Award 13 August 2009 Entries for the DOC Conservation in Action Award open today and the winner will be announced at a special event in Wellington in October 2009.
Inbound tourism GST law change a pragmatic step 12 August 2009 The solution to the GST dispute between New Zealand’s inbound tour operators and Inland Revenue is a pragmatic step on a complex issue, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
New Air New Zealand service boosts tourism 07 August 2009 Today’s announcement that Australians will soon have a direct flight to Rotorua is a welcome boost to the tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
Nominations open for prestigious individual tourism award 07 August 2009 The Horwath HTL Sir Jack Newman Award is the most prestigious individual award within the tourism industry. Nominations open today and the winner will be announced at a special event in October.
Regional tourism likely to benefit from first Cycleway Projects 27 July 2009 The tourism industry is welcoming the news that as many as seven cycleway projects could be expected to get underway this summer, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says.
Search underway for exceptional young tourism professional 26 June 2009 Entries for the 2009 PATA Young Tourism Professional Award now open.
Rising stars in the New Zealand tourism industry are being sought for the 2009 PATA Young Tourism Professional Award.
New tourism skills programme for Rugby World Cup 09 June 2009 Exhibitors at TRENZ 2009 are being asked to provide feedback on planning for a new essential skills training programme, which is due to be launched in October this year.
Tourism confident of robust future investment 28 May 2009 The tourism industry is confident of robust future investment by the Government but needs this investment sooner rather than later for the sake of New Zealand, says Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar.
National tourism energy efficiency programme launched 15 May 2009 TIA and the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) have joined together to launch a national programme to improve the competitiveness and environmental credentials of New Zealand tourism businesses through better energy management.
Tourism Industry Adjusting to Market Demand 16 April 2009 A survey of tourism operators shows that the industry is adjusting well to expected conditions over the next three months.
Balance needed in RMA Reform, tourism industry says 04 April 2009 Effective environmental management is vital to the continuing success of New Zealand's tourism industry but the current workings of the Resource Management Act (RMA) must be improved, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
Australian funding boosts tourism operators 17 March 2009 Attracting more Australians to visit New Zealand will give a much needed fillip to New Zealand’s tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
Tourism performance in line with expectations 13 March 2009 A new survey initiated by the tourism industry is helping to measure the impact of the global financial crisis on tourism firms. One thousand tourism operators, ranging from the small to New Zealand’s largest companies, completed the online survey.
Tourism Industry Monitor - Survey Results 13 March 2009 More than 1000 tourism operators responded to the first Tourism Industry Monitor online survey which was sent out to all TIA members and members of other tourism associations on 23 February. Please find a copy of the survey below.
Tourism investment will help save jobs 25 February 2009 Significant investment in international marketing and tourism infrastructure, along with encouraging New Zealanders to holiday at home are the tourism industry's top priorities for Friday's Job Summit.
Tourism still steady in January 16 February 2009 Tourism businesses surveyed as part of the BNZ Capital-Business NZ Performance of Services (PSI) Index continued to report reasonably steady results for the January period.
Steady christmas period reported by tourism businesses 26 January 2009 Tourism businesses surveyed as part of the bank of New Zealand- businesses NZ Performance of Services Index reported steady results for the Christmas period.
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