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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.
NZ Lodge named amongst best in the world
(Yahoo!Xtra - Wednesday October 28)
There's just one New Zealand resort that ranks among the best in the world.
Age No Barrier for Netballers in Golden Oldies World Festival in Queenstown
(Fourcorners - Tuesday October 27)
Keen netballers from around the world are proving age is no barrier as they line up next week for the Air New Zealand Golden Oldies World Netball Festival in Queenstown.
Rolling Rocks - 2010 Waikaka Cheese Rolling Dates Announced
(Fourcorners - Tuesday October 27)
Waikakas Whitestone Cheese Rolling NZ is set for Sunday 7 February 2010 on the Henderson family farm in Wendon Valley, 1131 Blackhill Road.
Air New Zealand and South African Airways (SAA) Sign Code Share Agreement
(Fourcorners - Tuesday October 27)
Air New Zealand and South African Airways (SAA) have signed a code share agreement, enabling the two carriers to offer a one-stop service between Auckland and Johannesburg via Perth.
Holiday Inn to land in Auckland
(Yahoo!Xtra - Tuesday October 27)
Holiday Inn Auckland Airport is scheduled to land on Saturday 31 October when the Centra Auckland Airport Hotel transforms and reveals its new colours.
Hurly-Burly of Timaru Events in November
(Fourcorners - Friday October 23)
November will be full of hurly-burly in Timaru as three major events are promoted under one marketing banner by Central South Island Tourism and Timaru events company Special Events Aoraki Limited.
New Training Programme Aims to Deliver World Class Visitor Service
(Fourcorners - Thursday October 22)
A new employee training programme launched in Wellington today will help ensure that people working in the service sector consistently deliver a unique, memorable visitor experience, boosting the economic return New Zealand gets from major events.
September Arrivals Show Positive Signs for Summer
(Fourcorners - Wednesday October 21)
Early signs of recovery are being seen for the New Zealand tourism industry, with a growth in September arrivals figures.
Queenstown Jazzes it up This Labour Weekend
(Fourcorners - Wednesday October 21)
Queenstowns ASB Queenstown JazzFest hits a high note this Labour Weekend with a fantastic line-up of headline concerts and free gigs around the district.
New Zealand A Winner for British Travellers
(Fourcorners - Tuesday October 20)
New Zealand has turned in a winning performance in the UK, being voted favourite long-haul country by readers of the Guardian, the Observer and guardian.co.uk.
Taihape Back on the Railway Map
(Fourcorners - Monday October 19)
The central North Island town of Taihape is back on the railway map.
Cardrona Takes on Role as Olympic Training Ground for Top Snowboarders
(Fourcorners - Monday October 19)
The worlds best snowboarders and skiers are taking advantage of Cardrona Alpine Resorts 22ft halfpipe, one of very few in the world currently open, for a private Pre-Olympic Pipe Camp in the lead up to Vancouver 2010.

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