Tourism Press Releases

New Zealand is a young land with tectonic forces still aggressively pushing the mountainous spines of both major Islands upward. Combine these mountain ranges with generous amounts of rain, and what you get is some of the best technical white water rivers on the planet. What better way to explore these rivers, than by raft. Gained from the experiences of 25 years rafting these rivers, this is our take on the Top 5, Day Rafting Trips in New Zealand.

Hamurana Lodge successfully hosted the Art & Soul event last weekend and have confirmed another event for Sunday 25th March 2012. The Art Trail featuring sculptures and pieces from renowned arts remains as an exhibition, open daily to the public.

A new television commercial for an international camera brand has helped showcase Queenstown tourism offerings to a global audience of millions.

Fox and Franz Josef Glaciers are firmly on the New Zealand tourist map after their recent Glacier Rugby Cup competition generated massive media attention and social media interaction.

Travel Saver kicked off this week, offering visitors to New Zealand great prices on experiences, rental cars and campervans, all in the one place.

With a focus of getting out and experiencing Christchurch, KBC Tours is celebrating that the city is alive and open. Offerings tourists and visitors with an easy and affordable way to see the expansive views from the Port Hills, experience the cultural vibe of Lyttleton, get their feet wet in the sand and surf of South Shore and New Brighton while getting out and experiencing what Christchurch has to offer, KBC Tours is looking forward to guiding many tourists around the garden city.

Feeling left out of the Rugby World Cup 2011, the Glacier Country Tourism Group devised their own competition and social media marketing strategy to direct the eye of the world onto the West Coast of the South Island. Being viewed worldwide by tens of thousands of people, and receiving a large number of video entries. the Spanish womans rugby team has been announced as the winners.

Our growth markets have changed, as have the expectation from international visitors, especially regarding levels of service and experience. If we want to maximise the benefits from the Asian markets, just meeting expectations will not suffice. The actions we undertake now will determine the future growth and success of these markets.

An innovative travel guide aimed at the lucrative international tourism market has thrived during the global recession and is reporting 1000% growth since its launch less than three years ago.

The most influential Japanese tourism industry delegation to ever visit New Zealand is in Queenstown to visit key tourism providers and meet with New Zealand’s Prime Minister, and Minister of Tourism, John Key.

We refer to ourselves as some of the most travelled people in the world. If that is in fact the case why are we struggling to understand the culture and expectations of our key growth markets and as a result delivering a level of visitor experience that doesn’t even meet their expectations, leave alone exceeding it?

A tourism event with a twist is being held on the 30th of April in Christchurch that celebrates the fact the Christchurch is Open. Being a combination of a trade show and a backpacker party, the event hopes to drive revenue generation for those tourism businesses still operating in Christchurch, while creating a platform to promote a positive message about Christchurch and its tourism industry.

In a period where the stories surrounding have focussed on damaged historic buildings and lack of accommodation, rising from the rubbles is a fine example of Victorian charm and elegance that is Holly Manor Bed and Breakfast. Multiple setbacks, as a result of the devastating seismic activity that has rocked Christchurch has forced the owners to delay the opening of this majestic Victorian property, which has been fastidiously restored to reflect the charm of yesteryear.

Rugby fans around the world will be excited about the release of the Glacier Country Rugby Experience competition, which gives individuals and six of their mates the opportunity to win an all inclusive trip to the West Coast of New Zealand, worth over $50,000.

The concept behind legend tours was to offer chauffer driven tours throughout New Zealand, these can be in small groups of 2 people (great for that ultra-romantic getaway) or for groups of 2-10 friends that want to travel together but do not want to drive themselves.

Rugby fans, students, avid travellers and adventure activity junkies throughout the world are gritting their teeth with excitement with the release of the Haka for Haka Tours Competition, with a prize pack worth up to $20,000. Offering the chance to win one of two 24 day adventure tours of New Zealand, including international flights, accommodation, transport and all the adventure activities you could wish for, people are lining up in their droves to enter.

Tourism with a conscience is putting boutique hotel Hamurana Lodge on the map for travellers wanting to put their feet up – without the carbon footprint.

Auckland Mayor Len Brown has taken the first steps towards making Auckland one of the world’s leading events cities.

Official New Zealand Topographic Maps are now available for free online through the new website www.nztopomaps.com.

Waiotemarama Falls Lodge, near Opononi, is experiencing a surge in guest numbers. Many are New Zealand families or couples looking for a break away. And that’s exactly what they get.