Camping ambassadors tackle freedom camping troubles in South Island
Responsible camping ambassadors are having a big effect on campers' behaviour and locals' attitudes towards them, authorities in the south's freedom camping hotspots say.Many previous problem spots - such as the Queenstown Lakes,...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 17 Jan 2020 | 3:27 pm
Kaikōura to get $11m injection for tourism and business opportunities
Kaikōura is set to get a multi-million dollar tourism boost from the Provincial Growth Fund.The government announced a nearly $11 million investment in the Kaikōura Marina Development Programme this morning.It includes...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 17 Jan 2020 | 1:19 pm
Fallout from Aussie firm Excite Holidays' failure felt in New Zealand
The failure of an Australian-based travel wholesaler has had fallout in New Zealand.Excite Holidays has been placed in administration across the Tasman and agents who used the firm here are working through the ramifications for...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 16 Jan 2020 | 5:36 pm
What New Zealanders really think of tourism
New Zealanders are becoming more comfortable with the number of international tourists but more than half are worried that predicted growth is too much.Research out today shows that 24 per cent of those questioned believe the number...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 16 Jan 2020 | 4:24 pm
Tours resume to Moutohorā/Whale Island after suspension following Whakaari/White Island tragedy
White Island Tours have recommenced trips to Moutohorā/Whale Island for the first time since the Whakaari/White Island tragedy. CEO Tracey Hook said while it was a positive step forward in providing certainty and employment...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 16 Jan 2020 | 9:37 am
Heletranz and Inflite helicopters merge to expand throughout New Zealand
Helicopter companies Heletranz and Inflite have merged to establish a nationwide operation.The companies say the deal came after establishing a long-term relationship.Owners of Heletranz will have a 25 per cent stake in Inflite....
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 14 Jan 2020 | 6:04 pm
Inside the five-star Pullman Rotorua
A former office building transformed into Rotorua's first international five-star hotel will open today.The Pullman Rotorua has 130 rooms and will cater for growing demand for more comfort from leisure travellers and fill a gap...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 14 Jan 2020 | 6:00 am
