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KE increases baggage allowanceFrom May 31 2012 (based on ticketing date), Korean Air will convert its baggage allowance system from the previous weight system, to piece system,...Read More...
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Reopenings to 'boost' South IslandThe ‘involuntary refurbishments’ and reopening of two of Accor’s four Christchurch earthquake-damaged properties will be what the whole New Zealand tourism industry needs, says Peter Hook, general...Read More...
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TRENZ heads north in 2013TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2013, says the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).Read More...
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Six places available on CruiseMe familTourism Fiji's Cruise Me famil aboard Captain Cook Cruises' MV Reef Endeavour has just six spaces available on its seven night cultural cruise. Departing Auckland on June 4 and returning on June 13, the...Read More...
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Connect with Indonesians onlineOutdated marketing of New Zealand to the Indonesian travel market means that their perception of our country needs invigorating, says David Taylor, New Zealand's ambassador to Indonesia and ASEAN. Effort...Read More...
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Christchurch capacity growing - myths 'debunked'Hotel beds in Christchurch should be at 60% of the pre-quake capacity by mid 2014, with the current figure of 825 beds expected to double by this time next year, says Bruce Garrett, Tourism Industry Association...Read More...
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ICCA cruise figures positive
The International Cruise Council Australasia (ICCA) figures reflect the number of New Zealanders taking a cruise holiday has soared to a record high of 56,479, a 32% increase on 2010, according to the...Read More... -
Prepare for China, India and Indonesia
The Chinese, Indian and Indonesian markets are the key players to look out for in the New Zealand tourism industry in the next decade, according to Kevin Bowler, chief executive Tourism New...Read More... -
Korean Air fastest to London
Korean Air’s network has expanded with the inaugural service of London Gatwick on April 28 from Incheon Airport in Seoul. With three services per week initially, the service will add to Read More...China Airlines and Walshe GroupChina Airlines has appointed the Walshe Group as its Passenger GSA in New Zealand effective May 1, 2012. China Airlines is Taiwan’s largest airline and also one of the leading carriers in Asia, with...Read More...Auckland Airport chief executive resignsAuckland Airport’s chief executive, Simon Moutter, has resigned his position from the company. He has accepted the role of chief executive at Telecom. Auckland Airport’s chief financial officer Simon...Read More...TNZ receives award
Tourism New Zealand was presented with a PATA grand award during a lunchtime presentation at the PATA 2012 Conference in Kuala Lumpur. The organisation won a grand award, one of only four, for...Read More...Reaching youth at PATAA focus on up and coming travel and tourism leaders is one of the aspects of the Pacific Asia Travel Association’s (PATA) conference at The Royale Chulan, Kuala Lumpur on April 19 to 22. Two events –...Read More...
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Pink ribbons for Sudima
Sudima Hotels New Zealand did its part in celebrating May's Pink Ribbon Month for the New Zealand Breast Cance...
Lonely Planet takes to the road
Lonely Planet held its first roadshow in Auckland mid May, and Sarah Ewing, Lonely Planet NZ rep was pleased w...
Talking Thailand
Thailand’s popularity and the desire of the trade to keep up with the destination were evident when some 180 N...
Seen at TRENZ
Sofitel Queenstown showed off its style when Accor hosted a cocktail function for TRENZ attend...
Big breakfast with Peregrine
Small group operator, Peregrine Adventures kicked off the first of its three Auckland training sessions at...
TRENZ 2012 off to a flying start
Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (TRENZ) got off to a flying start with its Southern Lakes welcome fu...
SKAL’s eclectic mix
The setting and the food were Thai, but the message was all about New Caledonia when SKAL Auc...
High attendance at Vanuatu roadshow
Travel agents have welcomed the increased profile of Vanuatu this year and they voted with their feet when sev...
Jersey Boys swings into Auckland
Showbiz Events & Travel invited travel industry partners to enjoy a preview performance of hit theatre sho...
Ladies attend VIP lunch
More than 70 SKAL members and guests attended the inaugural SKAL Auckland VIP ladies lunch at Crowne Plaza Auc...
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Top Contiki agents rock Vegas
Top selling Kiwi travel agents jetted back into New Zealand after Rocking Around the World. Participants took ...
Indulging in the Hunter Valley
A group of New Zealand conference and incentive operators indulged in the 'hedonistic' wine and food destinati...
Sunshine Coast visit by Air NZ team
The Air New Zealand Australian management team recently held their one day overnight management meeting on the...
First of four Vanuatu famils
The first of four famils planned for this year by Vanuatu Tourism Office saw six travel agents check...
Agents get familiar with Eastern Fiji
Tourism Fiji and Air Pacific hosted an Eastern Fiji Famil in February for 13 travel agents from arou...
Mornington hosts AIME pre-famil
The first visit in a one and a half day pre-AIME tour to the Mornington Peninsula was to Sunny Ridge Strawberr...
Oreti shows off southern Lake Taupo to agents
Travel agents had a full-on weekend of activities when they were hosted at Oreti Village, on the southern shor...
Sunshine Coast offers plenty for incentive and conference groups
A group of New Zealand incentive and conference organisers enjoyed a whirlwind tour of Queensland's Sunshine C...
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