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Yet Another Award for New Zealand

30 September 2008

New Zealand was voted Country of the Year 2008 in a popular Australian travel show recently, adding to a number of awards received over the past year, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor said today.

Media Statement - Minister of Tourism

Wowing Audiences Around the World

24 September 2008

With a record number of international entries, judges and media the Montana World of Wearable™ Art (WOW®) Awards Show is set to enter its twentieth year in global style.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

Olympics Takes a Toll on Visitor Arrivals

19 September 2008

A dip in Chinese visitor arrivals in August has demonstrated the importance of this growing market to New Zealand’s tourism industry

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

Bumper Ski Season to Lure Aussies

15 September 2008

Two special ads will go to air in Australia today encouraging Australians to share our slopes this spring, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Media Statement - Minister of Tourism

'Clean and Green' Essential to Tourism

05 September 2008

New Zealand needs to lift its game when it comes to simple environmental issues such as litter and recycling. According to international visitors, the two biggest problems with New Zealand’s natural environment are litter and lack of recycling facilities.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

New Zealand Still a Favourite in the UK

02 September 2008

New Zealand has been voted the number one destination by travellers in the UK, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Media Statement - Minister of Tourism

Tourism New Zealand Launches Largest Ever Campaign in UK

20 August 2008

New Zealand is about to launch its largest ever tourism campaign into the United Kingdom. The $7.3 million Tourism New Zealand campaign features real British travellers in New Zealand talking about their holiday.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

New Zealand's Cruise Industry Hits New Record Highs

15 August 2008

New Zealand’s booming cruise industry hit a record 168,000 passenger and crew arrivals last season, pumping $204 million into local economies from Auckland to Otago.

Tourism New Zealand Media Release

 



 

 
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