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[ad_1] Next week more than 1500 international travel delegates and the country’s leading tourism operators will experience the new Ōtautahi Christchurch during TRENZ, a four-day trade event. The event doubles not only as a business-generating trade show, but as a chance for international travel trade and inbound tour operators to re-familiarise themselves with the city…
[ad_1] MBIE defines it as bringing together different stakeholders to achieve the common goal of developing a well-managed, sustainable visitor destination. It is an ongoing process that requires destinations to plan for the future and considers the social, economic, cultural and environmental risks and opportunities. It is much more than just marketing and promoting a…
[ad_1] “As passionate champions for Ōtautahi Christchurch, we are really excited to be working with Resonance on this project,” said Creative Agent’s Kris Herbert, the project lead. “They are the global leaders in this area and we believe our city deserves nothing less. Our Christchurch-based team has the connections and experience to lead local engagement…
[ad_1] The growing trend of dark tourism Why do people want to visit sites of atrocities and natural disasters? It’s a question University of Canterbury’s Professor Girish Prayag has been researching in his study of dark tourism – the name given to visiting places associated with death or a difficult history. Professor Girish Prayag is…
[ad_1] New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism business event has a new name and a new format to support Kiwi tourism operators in preparing for the reopening of our borders. TRENZ Hui 2021 will be held in Åtautahi Christchurch on 5-6 May with a completely new programme based on three themes: Revive – Reconnect –…
[ad_1] Ara Institute of Canterbury has just signed up to the Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) ‘Tourism Sustainability Commitment’, a publicly-declared commitment towards the active embrace of sustainable operations in New Zealand. The Commitment is a natural fit with Ara’s role as one of the South Island’s leading providers of tourism-industry and hospitality management programmes. Just…
[ad_1] An event to prepare the New Zealand tourism industry for the return of international visitors has reached capacity with more than 700 tourism operators registered to attend. TRENZ Hui 2021, a reshaped version of New Zealand’s biggest annual tourism business event, is being held in Åtautahi Christchurch on 5-6 May. With most borders still…
[ad_1] The tourism industry is looking forward to working with the Government on its plan to build a bright future for tourism in New Zealand, peak association Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “More than 700 New Zealand tourism operators attending TRENZ Hui 2021 in Christchurch this week have shown they are committed to the sustainable future…
[ad_1] Two key Canterbury tourism regions are among the five South Island communities targeted for specific support through a $200 million Tourism Communities Plan announced today by Tourism Minister Stuart Nash. He announced a raft of measures aimed at supporting the tourism industry in his speech to the tourism industry’s annual TRENZ conference being held…
[ad_1] The Go with Tourism Expo – New Zealand’s only dedicated careers expo for the Tourism and Hospitality industry – kicks off its nationwide tour tomorrow in Christchurch as a three-day event to inspire a new generation of Tourism and Hospitality workers. With industry professionals, employers and educators onsite, students and jobseekers can discover their…
[ad_1] Building business capacity to ensure a sustainable future in tourism In an uncertain world, finding out what makes a business resilient will help owners and managers build a sustainable future. “When we think of resilience, organisations think in terms of their response when something goes wrong. Yet, resilience isn’t only about bouncing back when…
[ad_1] “This is an extremely strong package that recognises some of the systematic challenges facing the tourism sector. We’re pleased to see it reaches across issues including mental health, capability building within the sector, Māori development, and the need for transformation and economic diversification. “ChristchurchNZ is strongly supportive of the Minister’s commitment to rebuilding the…
[ad_1] “This is an extremely strong package that recognises some of the systematic challenges facing the tourism sector. We’re pleased to see it reaches across issues including mental health, capability building within the sector, Māori development, and the need for transformation and economic diversification. “ChristchurchNZ is strongly supportive of the Minister’s commitment to rebuilding the…
[ad_1] New book: Tourism and Earthquakes New book Tourism and Earthquakes, edited by Professor C. Michael Hall and Professor Girish Prayag explores the relationship between tourism and earthquakes through the different stages of a disaster. Tourism and Earthquakes edited by Professor C. Michael Hall and Professor Girish Prayag. The book is particularly useful to students…
[ad_1] The impact of climate change on ice tourism What do we do when our glaciers are on a constant retreat, but people still flock to them? “We need to work with nature not against it. As things get warmer, people will have to adapt their expectations.” Stuff.co.nz caught up with Dr Heather Purdie from…
[ad_1] OPINION – I am a Māori woman, and I work in tourism. That’s suddenly become a lot rarer because of Covid-19 and I am angry about it. Covid-19 has highlighted the inequalities of our service-based tourism industry, and the deep reliance on a low paid labour sector to deliver our 100% Pure New Zealand…
[ad_1] All KiwiRail’s long distance scenic services will be back this summer, giving New Zealanders the opportunity to see their spectacular country from the comfort of a train. “When New Zealand went into its Level 4 Covid lockdown at the end of March, all our scenic trains stopped running and we needed to gauge the…
[ad_1] The sale of four substantial New Zealand motel assets – including the land, buildings, and going concern commercial accommodation businesses – since the resumption of domestic tourism, is reflecting a strong long-term confidence in the economic sector according to a senior real estate figurehead. Since New Zealand re-entered Covid-19 level three at the end…
[ad_1] GCH Aviation has again boosted its investment in tourism infrastructure with the purchase of Tasman Helicopters in Nelson. GCH Aviation Group Chief Executive, Andrew Currie says the purchase of Tasman Helicopters expands the group’s scenic and commercial aviation services across New Zealand and the Pacific, establishing it as one of New Zealand’s major tourism…
[ad_1] Director Lee Barraclough says the award-winning tourism operation has been working hard on these two projects for nearly two years and is now in the final stages of being able to take visitors skydiving over both the expansive Christchurch coastline, and the stunning alpine scenery around Hanmer Springs.Barraclough aims for the first Hanmer Springs…
[ad_1] “We see business events as a segment that we will probably need to spend a lot more time, energy and focus on, because some organisations will do better than others out of this and they will have the capacity to travel.” Conventions & Incentives New Zealand chief executive Lisa Hopkins said the country’s events…
[ad_1] Director Lee Barraclough says the award-winning tourism operation has been working hard on these two projects for nearly two years and is now in the final stages of being able to take visitors skydiving over both the expansive Christchurch coastline, and the stunning alpine scenery around Hanmer Springs.Barraclough aims for the first Hanmer Springs…
Today all over the new there has been a story about these australian couple from fushnchups.co.nz that posted a blog about New Zealand slagging us off to the aussies and other parts of the world. I think this is a typical Kiwi vs Aussie rivalry that will always go on. But have a look and…
For the last few days Christchurch has been abuzz with activity. The Ellerslie International Flower Show has hit Hagley Park and there are people from all over coming here to look at the show. This morning I decided to go along and have a look and the quality of the stalls and arrangements are just…
I just read an article published on stuff.co.nz and its one that I thiought I need to share with you because of the impact this will be having on the housing market in New Zealand. The article is below: The exodus of migrants to Australia hit a record in the past year, while tourist numbers…