Articles about the Internet, Technology and Software for New Zealand Tourism

Tourism Webcams in Action

Webcams have become a great way to promote destinations throughout New Zealand and so are serving as an invaluable tool for travellers, tourism operators and RTO’s.

How much does Facebook cost your business?

9:13 pm James Hacon | 2 Comments

In the past few years social media has revolutionised the way we socialise and communicate. James Hacon explores what it may cost a business whose employees have access to social networking during work hours.

Review Sites: Help or Hindrance?

8:16 am James Hacon | 3 Comments

As an experienced Hotelier, James Hacon provides some useful tips on managing online travel reviews.

Online Networking is Vital

8:55 am James Hacon | 1 Comment

James Hacon offers some useful insights and experience on how you can use online networking for your professional and business relationships

10 Content Ideas for Your Tourism Business Facebook Page

10:33 am Michelle Ackers | 1 Comment

Starting at a new blank Facebook Page doesn’t really get people interested to “Like” your page – so before you start promoting it to your customers and friends add a nice variety of content to get it off to a good start.

Have You Looked At Your Website Lately?

9:36 am Melissa Teesdale | 3 Comments

Some timely spring advice from Melissa Teesdale for tourism operators to review how their website is looking from a customer point of view.

Online Marketing, Technology

Should You Pay to List on Websites?

8:27 am Michelle Ackers | 7 Comments

Time and time again businesses get emailed with some sort of offer to list on a website to promote their themselves with promises of better search engine rankings and increased website traffic.

Online Marketing, Technology

Online Bookings: Implementing an Effective Strategy

12:18 pm Mike Ford | 3 Comments

Many accommodation providers believe they need to spend significant time and money on establishing an effective online strategy. FALSE.

Things You Should Know About Your Website

9:20 am Michelle Ackers | 4 Comments

A look at some of the key website statistics you should track and monitor to help with effective online marketing decisions.

Online Marketing, Technology

newzealand.com to Introduce Open Content Strategy

12:13 pm Michelle Ackers | 4 Comments

An interesting announcement made at the eTourism conference last week by Patrick Verryt from Tourism New Zealand, is their planned launch of a new Open Content Network for newzealand.com