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13 July 2010
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Prime Minister Leads Tourism Push in China
It was a big week last week for New Zealand in China, with tourism under the spotlight thanks to the Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key’s presence in Shanghai.
John Key, in China to mark special celebrations around New Zealand’s National Day on 9 July at the Shanghai Expo, undertook some special events to promote New Zealand tourism.
Last Thurday he appeared on a popular television talk show – Kevin Hours – hosted by TV celebrity Kevin Cao. The interview was watched by an estimated over two million Chinese viewers on the night, and many more through repeats and internet coverage.
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Carving Forges Cultural Bond with China
Last Friday, Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key marked New Zealand’s National Day at the Shanghai World Expo by gifting a symbolic piece of Māori art to China’s Baoshan Folk Art Museum.
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South African Fans Called Up for RWC
South African rugby legend Bob Skinstad is working with Tourism New Zealand to help entice rugby fans to New Zealand for Rugby World Cup 2011. The former Springbok turned sports presenter arrived in New Zealand on Thursday and Tourism New Zealand has seized the opportunity to give him a taste of what’s in store for rugby fans in 2011.
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Jump Start for PR in South Africa
Former Springbok Percy Montgomery took a leap of faith to help promote New Zealand on Tuesday. The retired South African footballer jumped off Auckland's Sky Tower, as part of a publicity stunt arranged by Tourism New Zealand and Tourism Auckland to promote next year's Rugby World Cup.
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New Zealand Takes Bollywood by Storm
New Zealand has won over the Bollywood film industry, with another Indian film scheduled to shoot on Kiwi soil, as I Hate Luv Storys storms the box office. I Hate Luv Storys – partly filmed in Queenstown - premiered in India on 2 July. On opening day it ranked as India’s 12th best net grossing movie of all time.
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Cycleway Peddling Ahead
The first of New Zealand’s national cycleway was officially launched on Friday 2 July by Prime Minister John Key. Two large sections of a trail that runs south from Ruapehu in the central North Island through the Whanganui region to the western coast were opened at a launch ceremony at the Ohakune Railway Station.
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Cricketing Superstar to Honeymoon in Queenstown?
Indian media is buzzing with news that Tourism New Zealand and Destination Queenstown have invited cricketing superstar Mahendra Singh Dhoni here for his honeymoon. Read more »
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Registrations Closing Soon for Explore 2011-2012
Tourism operators have until Friday 16 July 2010 to register for the next edition of our Explore programme guide. The programme offers visiting travel sellers and international media discounts on a range of tourism experiences. Don't miss this opportunity to increase your visibility. Read more »
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Alliance Announced Between Queenstown and Auckland Airports
Auckland Airport and Queenstown Airport have announced a new strategic alliance aimed at boosting tourism to the Queenstown Lakes District. The two organisations have said they will work together to drive traffic to New Zealand and through each of the airports. Read more »
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2010 Tourism Industry Awards
Entries for the 2010 Tourism Industry Awards close at 5pm on Wednesday 14 July, so ensure your entry is completed and lodged with TIA by then. The tourism industry's premier awards programme has been comprehensively reviewed for 2010 and is focusing on innovation in all aspects of tourism business. Competition is expected to be strong in each of the categories this year, TIA Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. Nominations for the individual awards for personalities who have made significant contributions to tourism will also close on 14 July. For more details visit www.tourismawards.co.nz
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Opportunity to Join our Trade Marketing Team
Our Trade Marketing team is looking for a switched on events professional to manage our exciting trade events and familiarisation activity in conjunction with our offshore offices. Read more »
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