Tourism Press Releases

Kiwi Holiday Parks and Accommodation are excited to announce that on 1 November 2018, we increased the Kiwi Holiday Parks & Accommodation (KHPA) members’ discount from 10% to 15% on all accommodation throughout New Zealand.

Zodiak Management has recently released their Airbnb property management service which offers Auckland central property owners an all-in-one solution, taking care of every aspect of Airbnb rental.

With 2019’s tourist figures expected to top 1 million at Milford Sound, a group comprised of industry leaders and local council-heads has been assembled to formulate a plan that will improve visitor services, benefit local economies and protect the environment.

Meteorologists herald the first snowfall this year in the South Island and predict more to come in the following days.

A big reason for the huge increase of Chinese tourists to New Zealand in 2018 for the Chinese New Year holidays is that more and more visitors from mainland China are choosing New Zealand as their main destination, as opposed to previous years where they would visit both Australia and New Zealand as part of a package tour.

Especially designed for the hospitality sector, the new application integrates seamlessly with any website, allowing businesses to set up an easily manageable online shop for gift and cash vouchers.

Tourism Minister Paula Bennett has announced $2.49 million funding for new tourist attractions in Rotorua and Southland.

Self-drive holidaymakers from French-speaking countries can now take a free online Road Code quiz in French to test their knowledge of New Zealand’s road rules.

Kiwi art lovers will have the opportunity to visit unusual art-filled destinations with a series of special tours to exotic locations in 2016.

Enjoi Waiheke offers huge range of affordable adventures on Waiheke Island

Tourism Radio is fully committed to ensuring self-drive visitors to New Zealand get the best safety information available, as soon as they get behind the wheel.

House of Travel announced as finalists in multiple categories in Travel Agents Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) awards this year.

After years of planning, NOT a Rail Trail is this week launching a daily cycle trail tour from Queenstown to the new Roxburgh Gorge Cycle Trail. The Roxburgh Gorge, often called ‘New Zealand’s Grand Canyon’ offers a stunning 34km trail, with an entertaining jet boat ride through the very centre of the gorge…

Now is a great time to sell your NZ Hotel – list on hotelsmotelsforsale.co.nz. Rising visitor arrivals are giving higher occupancy rates & profitability .

Revisiting Christchurch after honeymooning in New Zealand last February, Pietro and Ilaria Torresin (Peter and Hilary) from Verona, Italy, were the first guests to check in to the recently reopened Novotel Christchurch Cathedral Square.

City Lodge is a 5 star rated backpacker/budget hotel great for those looking for an Auckland Hotel that provides cozy rooms at a fantastic price.

New mobile website and search marketing company launched in Birkenhead, Auckland. MobiNomad specialises in providing mobile marketing and mobile development solutions for small and medium sized businesses. With people constantly on the move the key to business success today is to be everywhere the customer is, and that means being accessible in the mobile space.

Harris Mountains Heli-Ski has triumphed at the Outdoors New Zealand Awards, winning the Adventure Tourism category.

At the August 2012 Air New Zealand Awards Night, Rick Wood from Auckland scooped the prize for TOP Travel Broker nationwide for the financial year 2011-2012.

Hiking New Zealand Ltd and Active Earth New Zealand Ltd are now the one company, operating hiking tours that cater for people who want to see the ‘real New Zealand.’ Hiking New Zealand offers what they believe are the best guided walks, hiking tours and adventure vacations throughout New Zealand and now some beyond – including Nature Cruises in Antarctica and Sub Antarctica, walking tours in Australia and sailing among the Pacific Islands.