Government set to test the market for new airline partner in Cairns
The Palaszczuk Government will partner with Cairns Airport and the local council to test the market for a new airline to transport freight and tourists between Tropical North Queensland and Asia.
Government tourism strategy supports sustainable development
The new Government tourism strategy will enable a closer working relationship between government and the tourism industry, to the benefit of New Zealand and New Zealanders, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa.
New Zealand tourism industry disappointed at bed tax proposal
Tourism Industry Aotearoa agrees that local authorities need a helping hand to support the growth of tourism, but is disappointed that the Productivity Commission has defaulted to a bed tax.
Tourism New Zealand ranked second most reputable agency
Tourism New Zealand has ranked second in this year's Colmar Public Sector Reputation Index, up three places on last year and has ranked first for leadership.
International visitor numbers to the NT increased by 4.2% for the year to March 2019
Some 297,000 international visitors came to the Territory during the year, spending $473 million, which is an 18 per cent increase on the previous year.
Government commits $4.5m for tourism projects in NQ
Tourism Industry Development Minister Kate Jones has announced $4.5 million in funding for four new tourism projects aimed at attracting visitors and creating jobs.
Where the Hotel Industry Meets Each Year - NoVacancy Expo in Sydney this month
Last July, more than 3,000 hotel and accommodation owners and operators hit Sydney for Australia’s largest industry tradeshow and conference, NoVacancy.
Top hoteliers recognised in 2019 NZ Hotel Industry Awards
Leading hoteliers from Auckland and Queenstown have taken out the top titles in the 2019 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, while a Christchurch hotel has been recognised for its environmental efforts.