Should You Pay to List on Websites?
Time and time again businesses get emailed with some sort of offer to list on a website to promote their…
Tourism meets democracy, or is that bureaucracy?!?
James Hacon discusses his concerns over the lack of focus and understanding of the tourism industry by local government Mayoral…
Shaky Times for Tourism in the South Island
Despite the uncertainty following the recent quakes throughout Canterbury and Christchurch, the message to travellers should be loud and clear…
Online Bookings: Implementing an Effective Strategy
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
A look at some of the key website statistics you should track and monitor to help with effective online marketing…
newzealand.com to Introduce Open Content Strategy
An interesting announcement made at the eTourism conference last week by Patrick Verryt from Tourism New Zealand, is their planned…
Trade Me to Launch Travel Auctions
The Trade Me Travel team have now announced they are bringing accommodation booking opportunities into their main Trade Me auction…
If You Do Nothing, Nothing Will Happen
“If You Do Nothing, Nothing Will Happen”. I love this saying, never a truer word spoken, and it can be…
Poll: Do You Support Qualmark?
Tourism operators in New Zealand tend to either embrace or loath Qualmark. Here’s your chance to express your views on…
Facebook for Business – Ultimate Guide eBook to DIY
Marc Krisjanous of New Zealand Business Blogs has just released a Facebook for Business eBook which contains over 130 pages…
Channel Management: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
As a follow on from the Channel Management Options article, here is a useful summary from Mike Ford about the…
Poll: What Social Media Tools Do You Use for Your Business?
A voting poll to find out what Social Media tools businesses are typically using on a regular basis
Accommodation Online Channel Management Options
One of the biggest concerns for accommodation providers when wanting to sell their rooms online is how to avoid double…
An Industry Request for Your Best Travel Hints
A request from Les Probert for your best travel tips in an effort to publish an ebook titled “100 best…
Tourism Marketing Mix what’s the recipe for success?
Are you controlling your marketing dollar? Today’s tourism marketing mix offers a seemingly complex and costly selection of ingredients. Simon…
Inspiring Maori Tourism Entrepreneurs – Rafting New Zealand
Melissa Teesdale provides an introduction and business tips from Rafting New Zealand, inspiring Maori Entrepreneurs in our community.
Tourism Real Estate Update – July 2010
Selling your Tourism Business? Read some useful advice from Melissa Teesdale from Tourism Properties on selling tourism real estate in…
On-request Bookings and the Waiting Game
Daniel Bridges outlines the frustrations for travellers and travel resellers when accommodation operators don’t effectively manage online bookings that use…