Media Releases
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September 2010
August 2010
New $4million building for Queenstown airport
Exciting new visitor precinct underway for Marlborough
Adventure Tourism Review good for Industry and Training
Air New Zealand further boosts regional capacity
Tourism seeks stronger ties with local government
Air NZ Profits Despite Turbulent Times
Adventure tourism sector needs to have formally trained tour guides
Industry backs adventure tourism safety recommendations
New tourism energy efficiency initiative launched
Air New Zealand and Fly Buys Announce Partnership
Top Tour Operators Recognised by Industry
Inbound Operators Meeting Tourism Challenges
Black Cat Cruises New Zealand Tourism Award Finalist
Tourism Industry Awards 2010 Finalists Revealed
YHA New Zealand Now Has a New Floating Hostel
Five Top Australian Resorts Join Siteminder to Boost Exposure
Online Partner for Tourism BOP
Availability Takes the Prime Minister’s Advice
KidsFriendlyTravel.com Founder Recognised for Innovation
Siteminder switches on Link with Callista PMS
July 2010
Major Move for SiteMinder Travel Channel Manager
Massive 30% discount for frequent regional flyers
Airline Consortium proposed to take cornerstone holding in Queenstown airport
Record Arrivals Provide Early Winter Boost For Tourism
Mining Decision heeds tourism feedback
Tourism Industry Welcome Experience rating for ACC
Air New Zealand response to media speculation
Air New Zealand increases flights into Wanaka
Shotover Canyon Swing ‘rush’ brings American couple back for more
Queenstown Premieres as Bollywood Star
June 2010
Award Winners at Holiday Parks Conference
Industry Support for Qualmark Changes
TV show polar plunge in Akaroa this Sunday
Down to Earth new team for threesixty
NZ Men’s Ski Team gets extra boost
Sales Manager appointed for Wellington Convention Bureau
Visitor arrivals steady heading into winter
Tourism is core activity for local govt
Travel Taxes Threaten NZ Tourism Industry Recovery
Exciting Culinary Competition on Menu for Central Otago
Major Queenstown developer launches new website
World’s Top Airline CEOs Descending into Queenstown this December
Dining and Riding in Style with Botswana Butchery Queenstown
Fossick.com: Yet another new OTA or something else this time?
Entries open for 2010 Tourism Industry Awards
Air New Zealand adds 180,000 more seats to domestic jet route capacity
Celebrity chef set for encore performance at Millbrook Resort
Les Clef d’Or AGM to be held in Queenstown
Changes set to benefit Chinese group tour market
TRENZ 2010 fosters optimism for NZ tourism industry
Research shows i-SITES adding value
Introduction of new check-in kiosks saves time for passengers flying to Australia
May 2010
Enviro Awards for Ngai Tahu Tourism
United Expands its Premier Range of Automatic Motorhomes
Tourism Industry welcomes reduction in cruise ship costs
Southern Lakes to host tourism industry’s big event for the first time
New Houston air connection a winner for New Zealand Tourism
Innovation the focus for new Tourism Industry Awards
Air New Zealand to offer mobile txt and email services inflight
Capital of Cool Back on Top for Winter
Kiwis Packing their passports and skis
Air New Zealand starts adding back capacity
Air New Zealand picks up two further awards
GST Increase creates challenges for tourism operators
Air New Zealand wins another top airline award
New boutique Queenstown Accommodation provider comes with unique ski experience
Distinctly divine leisure packages launched
New Zealand stars before an audience of 3.9 million
Concessions Review Provides Certainty for Tourism Operators
Local Helicopter company awarded “Top 10″ for US Travellers
RTO Joint Venture Funding Fantastic News
New Zealand on Show at Expo 2010
$30m vote of confidence in tourism industry
Dinner with the Stars at Mt Hutt
Lakes Leisure Supports “Incredible Journey” for Charity
Rock Climbing Twins Help Protect NZ’s Natural Heritage
World’s first cookie bar comes to Queenstown
Dine with distinction and sleep in style
TRENZ 2010 Keeping Destination New Zealand fresh and exciting
B&B’s advised against highly inflated tariffs during RWC 2011
Exclusive Events expands into Auckland
Black Cat Cruises awarded Enviro-Gold status
Festival Menu set to at least double
Future shines bright for new forest dining experience
Numbers Stack Up for Tourism’s Green Scheme
Ziptrek Tours finds a new home
Air New Zealand and Virgin Blue Airlines Group Announce Trans-Tasman Alliance
April 2010
World’s eyes on New Zealand Tourism – TRENZ 2010
500 Days to Rugby World Cup 2011
College Celebrates Biggest Intake Ever
Early Easter Drives Record Australian Arrivals
Forum takes firm stand on Freedom Camping
Millbrook among world’s best golf resorts
Skydive Lake Wanaka invests in multi million dollar aircraft
Crowne Plaza Queenstown rated 4.5 stars by Qualmark
Campaign Breaks New Ground for New Zealand in China
Australian Travellers Get Something to Shout About
Nugget Point reclaims it’s Quintessential Charm
Rising Star to support Queenstown’s Ziptrek Team
Air New Zealand – Continental Airlines Code Share an added Tourism Boost
Frogz whitewater sledging achieves mark of quality
Council cuts thousands off annual energy bill
NZ open to all during RWC 2011
March 2010
Floating Hotel and Golf Course Planned for Lyttelton Harbour
GRABiT.travel, New Zealand’s First Twitter Based Travel Website will help fill seats, tables & beds
New and Unique Maori Tourism Product: Waka Huia Treasure Trove & Studio
Accommodation for all at Rugby World Cup 2011
Applications for Wellington on a Plate 2010 open
Visitors to travel through time and space in Wellington
Queenstown adventure zips up Conference and Incentive market
Thousands of Easter Eggs up for Grabs on Quail Island
Tourism Flight Operators Get Tool to Improve Fuel Efficiency and Profitability
The Canyon Swingers Launch World’s Highest Tandem Cliff Jump
Cathay Pacific Travel Media Awards 2010
Market Update: Arrivals Show Return to Growth and Stability
Dunedin, Southland and Fiordland to star online
Mondillo scoops awards at prestigious wine show
Audit Reveals Fullers could cut $250,000 from annual energy bill
Altitude Aerospace Signs Up First Full VIP Aircraft Completion Project
Australia and Asia Buoy Arrivals in February
Rethink needed on commercial rates for home based businesses
Tourism industry see great opportunity in Air NZ changes
Air New Zealand to transform it’s Tasman and Pacific Island Services
Hats off to future tourism leaders
Smooth Sailing for Launch of New Zealand’s First Floating i-SITE
Air New Zealand Increases Domestic Capacity
Kiwi Musicians Promote New Zealand in new tourism campaign
Luxury Rail Trail package on offer at historic Queenstown hotel
ATTTO: The future of education is an educated workforce
Top 100 Qualmark Green Tourism Businesses
NZ Hotel Council: Hotel accommodation during RWC 2011
Winners have been announced for the Indigenous Tourism and Biodiversity Website Award
Positively Wellington: Rugby World Cup 2011 Accommodation
10,000 Stars wanted for Rugby World Cup 2011
Wellington Launches Walkway Tour Application for iPhones
ATTTO Offers support to Safe Air during turbulent times
Wellington hotels coped better than expected over the last 12 months
West Coast Tourism Forum – Fostering commercial recreation on conservation land
Christchurch hotels coped better than expected over the last 12 months
Queenstown hotels coped better than expected over the last 12 months
Dunedin hotels coped better than expected over the last 12 months
Auckland hotels coped better than expected over the last 12 months
Global Tourism Award Win for TIME Unlimited Tours
Peter Jackson Selects Winner of the 100% Pure New Zealand Big Break Film Competition
Opera House an Enviro Award First
February 2010
Visitor Arrivals Hold Strong for Summer Peak Season
Online auction one of the initiatives to support walk for hector dolphins
Air New Zealand improve amid tough conditions
Yellow Fever Spreads Through Wellington
Holiday Parks Visitors spending increases
New Campaign in Australia targets school holidays
Driftwood Eco Tours: Alluring Lagoon
Auckland super-city needs stand-alone tourism agency
Safe Air Plans to Cut Back Workforce
i-SITE Visitor Centre to Launch On Board Interislander Ferry
Carino acknowledged as first ‘green’ visitor activity in the Bay of Islands
Ski Season Campaign Targets Australians
Summer Arrivals Get a Kick-Start
New Zealand Tourism Industry Blog Brings the Tourism Community together Online
January 2010
Tourism Auckland Buoyed by Government Funds
The Sky Literally the Limit for Wellington & Wairarapa Trade Day
Australians Absolutely Positively Love Wellington…once they know what it’s like
Tourism Auckland hosts Rugby World Cup 2011 Workshops
Christchurch Casino confirms 12th annual NZ Poker Championships
Christchurch girl steps forward to save endangered Hector’s dolphins
