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Air New Zealand to Replace Domestic Boeing 737-300s with Airbus A320s

(Fourcorners - Tuesday November 3)

Air New Zealand is to acquire 14 new Airbus A320 aircraft, to replace its current domestic jet fleet of 15 Boeing 737-300 aircraft.

Additional $20 Million Fantastic says Tourism Industry Association

(Fourcorners - Tuesday November 3)

Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says the government's announcement of $20 million additional funding for marketing New Zealand internationally is 'a fantastic initiative' that the industry has been asking for.

Additional Funding a Change in Fortunes for Tourism Industry

(Fourcorners - Tuesday November 3)

The New Zealand Governments additional tourism funding announced today will enable the industry to significantly grow tourism numbers and win back market share from other destinations, many of which have had substantial increases in marketing spend.

Additional Money Expected to Bring 45,000 More Visitors

(Fourcorners - Tuesday November 3)

Additional funding of $20 million announced today by Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key is expected to bring up to around 45,000 additional visitors to New Zealand through increased marketing efforts, Tourism New Zealand says.

New Zealand in Lonely Planet Top 10

(Fourcorners - Monday November 2)

New Zealands made the cut to be named in Lonely Planets prestigious Best in Travel publication for 2010.

Brand New Coach Bolsters the GreatSights New Zealands Offerings

(Fourcorners - Friday October 30)

GreatSights New Zealand has announced it will be adding a new state-of-the-art coach to its Aoraki - Mt Cook route next month, which will bring the total number of brand new luxury vehicles added to its nationwide fleet in the last year to five.

The Bachelor Proposes in Queenstown

(Fourcorners - Friday October 30)

It was a match made in Queenstown and now wedding bells are in the air for United States reality TV stars Jason Mesnick and his partner Molly Malaney.

Blanket Bay Third in USA Conde Nast Traveler Top 100

(Fourcorners - Thursday October 29)

Glenorchys Blanket Bay has been named the third greatest accommodation property in the world and the best hotel in Oceania by readers of the influential American travel magazine Conde Nast Traveler.

Challenging Adventures & Luxury at Release:Private Retreat this Summer

(Fourcorners - Thursday October 29)

Release Private Retreat has launched a range of challenging and unique packages for groups and individuals looking to combine luxury and adventure this summer.

Conde Nast Readers Vote The George in to Top 20 Oceania Hotels

(Fourcorners - Thursday October 29)

The George has been selected as one of Oceanias Top 20 Hotels in the 2009 Conde Nast Readers Choice Awards.

Transgenic Trotters in Taiwanese Tussle

(Fourcorners - Thursday October 29)

An international incident has arisen over the creation of glow-in-the-dark fluorescent green hogs by Chinese scientists.

Pennywell's Porcine Picassos Produce Prestigious Pointillist Pictures

(Fourcorners - Thursday October 29)

Staff at the Pennywell Pig Farm have recently started to develop a number of their pigs into professional artists, UK news sources report, allowing them to broaden their career horizons.

Cruise Numbers to Canterbury Triple

(Fourcorners - Thursday October 29)

Larger capacity ships and more passenger liners positioned in the South Pacific for longer are boosting Canterburys cruise numbers to triple the level of three years ago.

Tourism Expenditure Encouraging says TIA

(Fourcorners - Wednesday October 28)

New figures released today which show tourism expenditure increased by 1.1% to $21.7 billion in the year ended March 2009 are encouraging news for the industry and New Zealand, says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar.

New Zealands Giant Rugby Ball Opens in Tokyo

(Fourcorners - Wednesday October 28)

The Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key will formally open the New Zealand Rugby Ball Venue in Tokyo today.

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