Tourism Industry Aotearoa appoints Rebecca Ingram as new Chief Executive

Wellington, New Zealand, 2022-Jan-20 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism Industry Aotearoa is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram. TIA Chair Gráinne Troute says she is delighted to make such a high-calibre appointment to the role. “Rebecca’s experience in tourism, government and industry association roles will be invaluable in… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: new art gallery, Toi Art to open in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March

Tourism New Zealand: new art gallery, Toi Art to open in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March Auckland, New Zealand, 2018-Mar-14 — /Travel PR News/ — Toi Art, New Zealand’s spectacular new art gallery, will be officially opened by Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, in Wellington, on Friday, 16 March. The new NZ$8.4 million gallery spans two levels… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand announces Megan Gale as the first ever cycling ambassador

Tourism New Zealand has announced Megan Gale as the first ever ambassador to promote cycling to Australia. Auckland, New Zealand, 2016-Feb-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism New Zealand announced Megan Gale as the first ever ambassador to promote cycling to the Australian market at a press conference held in Sydney. The international model, swimwear and homewares… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: New WW2 aviation exhibition to open in Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre in 2016

A major new permanent WW2 aviation exhibition will open in the South Island region of Marlborough in 2016. AUCKLAND, 2015-5-20 — /Travel PR News/ — New Zealand Prime Minister John Key today (20.05.2015) announced a $1.5m grant to Marlborough’s Omaka Aviation Heritage Centre as part of the Government’s Tourism Growth Partnership (TGP) Fund. The grant… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand and Christchurch Airport launched new campaign promoting the South Island of New Zealand as the ultimate destination for Australians

SYDNEY, 2015-2-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Tourism New Zealand and Christchurch Airport have launched the latest campaign promoting the South Island of New Zealand as the ultimate destination for Australians. The “Every day a different journey” campaign targets the eastern seaboard of Australia and highlights the diversity of naturally hidden gems and experiences. General… Read the full press release

New Zealand launches world-first adventure sports experience 5X1NZ

5X1NZ is a world-first adventure sports experience – STA’s ultimate one-day thrills package in Queenstown New Zealand. Queenstown New Zealand, 2014-10-24 — /Travel PR News/ — Released this morning (23.9.2014), 5X1NZ is an only-in-New-Zealand experience offering a five-thrills adrenalin adventure in, around and over Queenstown New Zealand. In a global partnership between Tourism New Zealand… Read the full press release

Tourism New Zealand: three exclusive lodges named in the latest edition of the world’s Top 20 Hideaways in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report

Auckland, New Zealand, 2014-9-15 — /Travel PR News/ — As a luxury hideaway holiday, New Zealand’s reputation has just received a triple endorsement with three exclusive lodges named in the latest edition of the world’s Top 20 Hideaways in Andrew Harper’s Hideaway Report. Christchurch’s Otahuna Lodge, Taupo’s Huka Lodge and Queenstown’s Blanket Bay have all made… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport and Tourism New Zealand invite Australians to experience all regions of the South Island

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-9-3 — /Travel PR News/ — The South Island tourism industry has a new message for its Australian neighbours: from the West Coast to Wanaka, Marlborough to Queenstown and Southland and everything in between – nothing beats a South Island Road Trip. Christchurch Airport and Tourism New Zealand are partnering with all regions… Read the full press release

Christchurch Airport welcomed the first China Southern Airlines flight and announced record passenger numbers

Christchurch, New Zealand, 2014-2-4 — /travelprnews.com/ — It’s a red-letter day for Christchurch Airport, with the arrival of the first China Southern Airlines flight and the release of record passenger numbers. The direct flight from Guangzhou brought 228 Chinese visitors to celebrate Chinese New Year in the South Island and marked the first time a Dreamliner has… Read the full press release

New Zealand tourism industry won multiple awards at 2013 World Travel Awards

New Zealand, 2013-10-09 — /travelprnews.com/ — The New Zealand tourism industry is in celebration mode after a swathe of victories at the 2013 World Travel Awards – also known as the ‘Oscars of the Travel Industry’. Air New Zealand celebrated a double victory when the Australasian awards were announced in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Double joy … Read the full press release

Auckland Airport welcomed Malaysia Airlines’ increase of daily flights on the Kuala Lumpur – Auckland route

2013-07-11 — /travelprnews.com/ — Strong demand for Malaysia Airlines’ services sees the airline confirm seasonal service daily flights on the Kuala Lumpur – Auckland route in the upcoming peak season. Auckland Airport has welcomed the announcement from Malaysia Airlines that due to strong demand for their services, they are increasing the number of flights from six… Read the full press release