Concessions agreement will benefit tourism industry
Tourism businesses operating on public conservation lands in some of New Zealand’s most sensitive areas will benefit from a new agreement between the tourism industry and the Department of Conservation (DOC).

5 August 2008

Source: TIA Release

New chief executive aims to raise tourism’s profile 
The A new era begins at the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) today as Tim Cossar takes over as Chief Executive.

New guides offer practical ideas for tourism businesses
New guides to the New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 offer tourism operators practical ideas on how to enhance their businesses, as well New Zealand’s wider tourism industry.

Tourism industry supports government inquiry into fuel prices
The tourism industry is suffering under rising fuel prices and welcomes the Government’s decision to carry out an inquiry into fuel prices, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) Acting Chief Executive Oscar Nathan says.

Top hotel executive joins Tourism Industry Association board
The top New Zealand representative of Accor Hospitality, one of the world’s largest hotel groups, is to join the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) board of directors.

TIA names new Chief Executive
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has announced that Tim Cossar has been appointed as its new Chief Executive.

Tourism industry calls for emissions trading alignment with Australia
The government should seriously consider aligning its proposed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) with Australia, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

Minimising the impacts of freedom camping
A “responsible freedom camping code” setting out information and advice for visitors on respecting the environment and camping responsibly, is being developed by the New Zealand Freedom Camping Forum.

Queenstown meeting focuses on temporary work policies
At a meeting convened by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) and DOL today, representatives from a range of Queenstown tourism businesses met DOL officials to discuss ways of meeting demand for workers in Queenstown

High competitiveness ranking for NZ tourism
A new report shows that New Zealand is among the best countries in the world for the tourism industry but there is plenty of room for improvement, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

Changes at TIA
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has announced that Fiona Luhrs will move from her role as Chief Executive to focus on TIA projects relating to the implementation of the industry’s strategy to become sustainable.

Emissions Trading Scheme threatens tourism businesses
Tourism businesses will be hit hard by expected electricity and fuel price increases resulting from the Government’s proposed Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

Environmental sustainability vital to tourism industry’s future
Environmental sustainability is vital to the future prosperity of New Zealand’s $18.6 billion tourism industry, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

Research to help boost prosperity of tourism industry
Groundbreaking new research proves that tourism makes a significant contribution at all levels of New Zealand’s economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

Recycling initiative boosts NZ’s clean green reputation
New Zealand’s $18.6 billion tourism industry will reap benefits from the Government’s new Recycling in Public Places Initiative, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says

New Tourism Strategy an opportunity for $18.6 billion industry
The newly released New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 (NZTS 2015) is ambitious but achieving its outcomes can only benefit the tourism industry and the country, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) chairman Norm Thompson says.

Showcase highlights New Zealands Luxury Tourism Industry
It was a particularly hectic weekend for the luxury tourism industry as over 1700 individual business appointments were conducted between New Zealand based product Exhibitors and international travel Buyers at the PURE LUXURY New Zealand 2007 trade show.

Tourism industry wants sustainable future
The tourism industry looks forward to working with the Government to develop its climate change initiatives, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says.

Showcase highlights New Zealands Luxury Tourism Industry
It was a particularly hectic weekend for the luxury tourism industry as over 1700 individual business appointments were conducted between New Zealand based product Exhibitors and international travel Buyers at the PURE LUXURY New Zealand 2007 trade show.

Climate change in Tourism
The Chief Executive of TIA, Fiona Luhrs, says the release today of the Draft New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2015 is a call to action to everyone involved in tourism - and that includes just about the whole country.

Tourism industry driving change for the future
InterCity Group plans to become the world’s first carbon neutral national public transport operator reflecting the commitment shared by the Tourism Industry Association (TIA) to protect the and enhance the natural surroundings.

Daylight saving decision a boost for tourism
Today’s decision on daylight saving will extend New Zealand’s peak tourism season and boost visitor spending, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says.

New business development tools help tourism operators
Thousands of tourism operators around New Zealand will benefit from an impressive new business development tool launched by the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA)

More Canadian visitors will boost economy
The tourism industry welcomes Air New Zealand’s announcement today that it is launching a direct Auckland-Vancouver route.

Stewart Island could be eco-tourism 'jewel'
Stewart Island has the potential to become New Zealand’s eco-tourism
jewel, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).

Buoyant start to summer tourism season
As many New Zealanders settle back into work this week, tourism operators around the country are counting the gains of a successful start to summer – in spite of the weather.

International exposure for luxurious New Zealand
An exclusive group of New Zealand’s top tourism operators have been selected to take part in the new showcase for New Zealand’s leading luxury travel experiences, PURE LUXURY New Zealand 2007.

Immigration act review good for tourism
New Zealand’s $8.1 billion international tourism industry will benefit from proposed immigration law changes, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

Government says nothing decided on stadium funding
New Zealand’s major tourism organisations have formed a coalition to fight any proposal to tax travellers to fund a new or redeveloped stadium.

Tourism industry unites in opposition to Auckland traveller taxes
New Zealand’s major tourism organisations have formed a coalition to fight any proposal to tax travellers to fund a new or redeveloped stadium.

Tourism industry opposes taxes on Auckland visitors
Tourism operators from around the country are overwhelmingly opposed to taxing visitors to Auckland to fund a new or redeveloped stadium, according to a new survey.

'Tourist taxes" disastrous for Auckland - TIA
A new Rugby World Cup stadium promises to transform Auckland – into an unaffordable, uncompetitive visitor destination, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

'Tourist taxes" put $7 billion at risk - TIA
Tourism’s enormous contribution to New Zealand’s economy is highlighted by the $1 billion increase in international visitor spend announced today, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says.

Tourism vital for Whanganui National Park
Close collaboration between the Department of Conservation (DOC) and tourism operators using the Whanganui National Park is vital, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

'Tourist tax' for new stadium insulting to vistors
Visitors to Auckland are not ‘cash cows’ who can be milked to pay for a new stadium, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says.

Applications open to attend $2 billion tourism event
More than 2.61 million international visitors are forecast to arrive in New Zealand in 2008 – and they’ll all want accommodation, transport and memorable things to do.

Source: TIA Release

New international luxury show to join TRENZ 2007 at Rotorua
New Zealand’s most luxurious visitor experiences are to be showcased to international travel and tourism buyers at a new event aimed at helping attract discerning and high spending travellers.

Overlander decision good news for future of New Zealand tourism
The tourism industry has reacted positively to news today that the Overlander rail service is to continue operation.

Camp Ground Review
On behalf of it members the Tourism Industry Association (TIA) has reaffirmed its commitment to work with the Government on how to increase camping facilities for New Zealanders and international visitors in areas where there is limited supply.

Tourism industry supports Easter opening
If New Zealand is to cement its reputation as a world class visitor destination, it is essential that shops in all areas have the ability to trade over Easter, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

New board members for Tourism Industry Association
A new chairman, deputy chairman and three new directors have been elected to the board of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).

Plenty of opportunities for tourism operators
Tourism yield research released today shows there are profits to be made in the tourism sector, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says.

Changes sought for Abel Tasman National Park Management Plan
Management plans for Abel Tasman National Park must support and maintain recreational opportunities for all park visitors, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

16 August 2006

Tourism industry setting course for the future
An innovative approach to the annual Tourism Industry Conference will set the scene for participants to set the course for the industry’s future.

16 August 2006

A strategy for the future
How the tourism and hospitality industry prepares for a prosperous and sustainable future is just one of the questions that will be answered in the next ten months as work begins to update the New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2010 (NZTS 2010).

19 July 2006

Tourism industry takes charge of workforce needs
New Zealand’s tourism and hospitality sector today launches a major strategy aimed at ensuring the $17.2 billion tourism industry has the people and skills it needs to grow and prosper.

10 July 2006

Tourism industry meeting challenges
New Zealand’s tourism industry is meeting the challenges facing it and is getting set for a “cracker period of growth” next year, Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says.

13 June 2006

Update For TRENZ Delegates: 9.00am, 13 June 2006
PLEASE READ:
TRENZ Update, Tuesday morning, 13 June

13 June 2006

Update For TRENZ Delegates: 5.30pm, 12 June 2006
Fiona Luhrs, CEO of TRENZ organisers Tourism Industry Association said everything possible was being done to minimise disruptions and inconvenience. She said the international tradeshow will proceed as scheduled with appointments beginning at 9am tomorrow, Tuesday.

12 June 2006

Update For TRENZ Delegates: 12 noon, 12 June 2006
You may be aware that a storm up and down the country has affected the ability of delegates to get into Christchurch. TIA is getting hourly updates on the condition of roads and airports.

12 June 2006

Tourism industry to meet in Wellington at combined conference
A significant tourism industry conference that aims to shape the future of tourism in New Zealand will take place in Wellington, August 21-24.

26 May 2006

Rating proposal would harm Kapiti Coast tourism
Proposed new rates on Kapiti Coast bed and breakfast establishments and motels would harm tourism in the area, according to the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).

23 May 2006

Showcasing tourism to teachers
South Island school principals, tourism teachers and career advisors are being invited to the biggest tourism business event of the year to see the wealth and diversity of career opportunities tourism has to offer.

23 May 2006

Budget no boost for tourism
The tourism industry is surprised that funding for New Zealand’s international marketing has not been increased in today’s Budget, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

18 May 2006

Abel Tasman proposals unfair on tourism businesses
Tourism businesses cannot operate effectively in Abel Tasman National Park if they have only five years security of tenure, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.

11 May 2006

Tourism Industry Awards finalists highlight diversity of industry
What do an international airline, a wood products gallery and a luxury Bay of Islands resort have in common?

2 May 2006

TRENZ 2007 goes to Rotorua for first time
The New Zealand tourism industry’s biggest annual event will be held in Rotorua for the first time in 2007.

30 March 2006

Tourism industry to continue work over Milford Sound aircraft activity
The Tourism Industry Association appreciates the efforts that the Department of Conservation has put into its proposals to manage aircraft activity at Milford Sound more closely.

16 March 2006

Holidays Act hurting tourism industry
Thousands of visitors looking for fun and activity on Waitangi Day will find closed doors as many tourism and hospitality businesses can no longer afford to stay open on statutory holidays, the Tourism Industry Association says.

3 February 2006

Entrants make “big deal” of Tourism Industry Awards
Winning a Tourism Industry Award in 2006 will be more of a big deal than ever, with tourism operators showing keen interest in entering the New Zealand tourism industry’s most prestigious awards.

1 February 2006

Steady as she goes for tourism industry
Growing numbers of holidaymakers have been getting off the beaten track over the peak season, with some regional areas enjoying their best start to summer ever, the Tourism Industry Association says.

13 January 2006

Carbon tax decision good for tourism
The tourism industry is delighted that the Government has listened to business sector concerns about carbon taxes and decided not to impose them, Tourism Industry Association (TIA) spokeswoman Fiona Morris says.

21 December 2005

Easier entry process for Tourism Industry Awards 2006
Changes are afoot for the Tourism Industry Awards New Zealand in 2006!

16 December 2005

International Tourism Marketing Funding
The tourism industry is calling on the Government to boost funding for its international visitor marketing agency, Tourism New Zealand.

1 December 2005

Tourism Industry welcomes Rugby World Cup
New Zealand’s tourism industry is today celebrating the news that the Rugby World Cup will be hosted here in 2011

18 November 2005

Tourism industry welcomes new minister
Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs has welcomed Hon Damien O’Connor as the new Minister of Tourism.

23 September 2005

Tourism Industry Conference achieves carbon neutral aim
As part of its efforts to keep New Zealand clean and green, the tourism industry has succeeded in making its annual conference “carbon neutral”.

23 September 2005

Kea Campers – a national icon of tourism business excellence
Kea Campers are New Zealand’s happiest campers after achieving the unique feat of taking out the Supreme Award in the Tourism Industry Awards for the second year in a row.

21 September 2005

New Zealand tourism on right track for future
New Zealand is one of a handful of nations whose tourism industry is concerned about preserving its assets for the future, according to the international keynote speaker at the New Zealand Tourism Industry Conference, Keith Bellows.

20 September 2005

Forecasts show tourism continues to grow
The latest forecasts from the Tourism Research Council of New Zealand show tourism will continue to make a growing contribution to the economy for the next six years.

19 September 2005

Auckland icon hosts Tourism Industry Conference
The New Zealand tourism industry is delighted to be holding its major annual get-together at the SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre, the country’s newest and most technically advanced convention centre.

19 September 2005

Tourism Awards - from posters to international business excellence
In 1955, the Tourism Awards were born with a competition open to New Zealand artists to design a poster for use by overseas travel agents. Fifty years later, the winners of the 2005 Tourism Awards, will reflect the highest calibre of business excellence in the tourism industry.

14 September 2005

28 July 2005

National parks and walking tracks grow regional revenue
A report showing the economic impact of visitor activity around two iconic walking tracks is further strong evidence that, working together, conservation and tourism grow regional economies.

19 July 2005

Tourism Tax - short term gain but long term pain
The Tourism Industry Association (TIA) says taxing individual visitors to Stewart Island as a way of gaining revenue to fund infrastructure will be counterproductive and threaten the future of tourism on the island.

13 July 2005

2005 Tourism Industry Awards Nominees Announced at TRENZ
Leading tourism operators will be announced as nominees for the 50th anniversary, 2005 Tourism Industry Awards tonight. The announcement will take place at the opening function this evening for TRENZ, the tourism industry business event of the year.

13 June 2005

TRENZ 2005 Appointments Bonanza!
Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand ‘TRENZ’, is shaping up to be the largest and most comprehensive business meeting the country has ever held say the organisers, the Tourism Industry Association (TIA) New Zealand.

1 June 2005

New Zealand Tourism Conference 2005 - Managing Paradise -
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) is pleased to announce that Auckland will host the Tourism Conference 2005 from the 19th-21st of September at the new SKYCITY Auckland Convention Centre.

10 February 2005

23 December 2004

The Tourism Workforce - An Issue of National Pride and Income
The Chief Executive of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ), Fiona Luhrs says the new report Tourism Workforce and Skill Projections is a major step forward in the maturity of the industry.
“For the first time the impact of the forecast year on year increases in visitor numbers has been quantified in terms of people and skill requirements through to 2010.

4 November 2004

Tourism Skills and Workforce Report August 2004
The preliminary results of new research into the skill and workforce needs of the tourism industry show the industry will need to pay close attention to its people in order to meet visitor growth forecasts.

24 August 2004

Good News for Domestic Tourism
Tourism needs to capitalise on every opportunity that helps stimulate visitor demand – especially if it reduces seasonality. The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) sees opportunities for our tourism operators from increased domestic demand that will arise from the change in approach to Air New Zealand’s airpoints.

29 July 2004

TIANZ New CEO
The Board of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) is delighted to announce Fiona Luhrs will take up the position of Chief Executive of the Association. Ms Luhrs has extensive experience in tourism and business and is currently Chief Executive of Qualmark, the New Zealand tourism industry’s quality assurance agency.

2 July 2004

Employment Relations Act Amendment
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) has canvassed the advice of members on proposals in the Bill and finds there is no support, but rather, uncharacteristic and fulsome criticism.

2 June 2004

Good information leads to good business
Refining and improving the quality of information is vital to the ongoing sustainability and growth of the tourism industry - that’s the view of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ).

27 April 2004

TRENZ 2005
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand is pleased to announce the location and dates of TRENZ 2005.

27 April 2004

Resignation of TIANZ CEO
The Chairman of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ), Geoff Burns, announced today the resignation of TIANZ Chief Executive, Mr John Moriarty.

20 April 2004

Choose Tourism - the Career of the future!
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) is encouraging students in 2004 to aim toward one of the many courses offered in tourism - the industry of New Zealand’s future.

27 January 2004

Employment Relations Amendment
“Government should not be rushing the Employment Relations Law Reform Bill through consultation processes over summer” – says Tourism Industry Association NZ (TIANZ) Chief Executive, John Moriarty.

New Zealand Tourism Awards Entries Go Live
Applications are now open for the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2004.
Visit www.nztourismawards.co.nz today for information on how to become one of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators.

Tourism Conference in Taupo
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand is pleased to announce the host region for the New Zealand Tourism Conference 2004 is TAUPO.

Crown should own foreshore and seabed says TIANZ
The Crown should own the foreshore and seabed in trust on behalf of all New Zealanders, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) Chief Executive, John Moriarty.

Holidays (4 Weeks Annual Leave) Bill
At Parliament today The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) presented its submission to the Transport and Industrial Relations Select Committee on the Holidays (4 Weeks Annual Leave) Bill.

28 August 2003

New Zealand Tourism Conference & New Zealand Tourism Awards
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) and Destination Queenstown are gearing up for the industry’s annual conference in Queenstown in early Spring. More>>

9 July 2003

Source: Media Release

TRENZ 2003 kicks off
Over 400 tourism businesses and all regions of New Zealand have gathered in Auckland today to show-off New Zealand to the international travel world at the country’s largest tourism trade show, TRENZ 2003. .

9 June 2003

Source: Media Release

New Money for Target Market Welcomed
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) is heartened by the Government’s decision to commit $15m in new funding over three years for marketing New Zealand in North America, and is confident this investment will pay dividends.

25 March 2003

Source: Media Release

Sound Local Infrastructure Essential to Tourism's Future
Today tourism in New Zealand received another boost to remain a premier export industry through an announcement by Government that emphasises the importance of public infrastructure, says John Moriarty, Chief Executive of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ).

25 March 2003

Source: Media Release

Smoke-free Environments (Enhanced Protection) Amendment Bill
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) is pleased its advocacy on the Smoke-free Environments (Enhanced Protection) Amendment Bill has been adopted.

19 March 2003

Source: Media Release

Enterprise NZ
The Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) welcomes the establishment of New Zealand Trade and Enterprise and believes its establishment will maximise New Zealand’s long-term growth potential.

19 March 2003

Source: Media Release

Tourism Industry Welcomes Tertiary Education Commission
The Tourism industry says the launch of the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) provides the mechanism for delivering on strategic goals both in tourism and in the wider economy.

14 February 2003

Source: Media Release

Local Government Bill - Room To Move
The tourism community is pleased the Local Government and Environment Select Committee has adopted a number of its recommendations on the Local Government Bill.

12 December 2002

Source: Media Release

Air New Zealand Announcement of Progress with Qantas
Today, Air New Zealand released its proposal for a Qantas shareholding in the Company plus a 5 year Joint Services Agreement for a combination Co-operation and Competition mode of operation into, within and via New Zealand.

25 November 2002

Source: Media Release

Expanded Qualmark™ Licensing System Delivers on Years of Work
The expansion of tourism’s official quality licensing system is the culmination of years of work by the industry, sector groups and individual operators, says Tourism Industry Association chief executive John Moriarty.

24 October 2002

Source: Media Release

Government's Right Foot Needs to Catch Up with it's Left Foot on Climate Change
The tourism industry welcomes tentative moves by the Government to make its climate change policies fairer to small businesses, said Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) Chief Executive John Moriarty. Mr Moriarty was commenting on central government’s confirmed policies on climate change released today.

17 October 2002

Source: Media Release

Tourism Award Winners for 2002 Announced
The cream of New Zealand’s tourism businesses were recognised tonight with the presentation of the 2002 New Zealand Tourism Awards.

21 August 2002

Source: Media Release

Kaikoura Achieves Green Globe Community Status
Kaikoura has become the first community in New Zealand to achieve Green Globe 21 Benchmarked status. .

20 August 2002

Source: Media Release

TIANZ Welcomes Reappointment of Minister of Tourism
The Acting Chief Executive of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ), Chris Gray, today welcomed the reappointment of the Hon Mark Burton as the Minister of Tourism.

14 August 2002

Source: Media Release

Prosperity Needed to Ensure Sustainable Development
The Parliamentary Commission for the Environment’s (PCE) view that sustainable development should be a higher priority than economic growth is unwise and ignores fundamental realities of life, says Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive John Moriarty.

5 August 2002

Source: Media Release

Political Alignment on the Role of Tourism - But Put it on the Front
Bench
In a rare example of pre-Election cross-Party agreement, tourism spokespeople from National, Labour and the Greens all affirmed the significant role of tourism for New Zealand’s economic growth.

24 July 2002

Source: Media Release

Bed Tax is History
Room Tax has been put to bed says Tourism Industry.

15 July 2002

Source: Media Release

New Zealand Tourism Conference goes Carbon Neutral
A New Zealand first will be set in August when the tourism industry’s annual conference becomes carbon neutral.

5 July 2002

Source: Media Release

Tourism Conference - A balanced Approach
This year’s New Zealand Tourism Conference being held in Wellington on 20 and 21 August will focus on balance in the tourism industry.

1 July 2002

Source: Media Release

Kyoto tourism to stump up $114 Million per annum from its profits
New Zealand’s tourism industry is assessed to lose $114 million per annum from the year 2008 in lost profits through central government’s climate change policies. This is based on TIANZ projections of Landcare/Lincoln University research into Kyoto’s impacts on the tourism industry.

10 June 2002

Source: Media Release

NZ Tourism Awards Finalists Announced
The finalists of the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2002 were announced at the Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (TRENZ) tourism trade show in Auckland today in front of 1500 international and domestic tourism delegates.

20 May 2002

Source: Media Release

Tourism Industry Weighs Up Impacts of Kyoto Protocol
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) Chief Executive John Moriarty has announced that the tourism industry is undertaking significant work to assess and weigh up the impacts of the Government ratifying the Kyoto Protocol, and will present its findings to its members and to Government by the middle of the year. More >>>

30 April 2002

Source: Media Release

Reserve Status a First Step in Preventing Destruction of Abel Tasman
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) Chief Executive, John Moriarty welcomed moves by the Minister of Conservation, the Hon Sandra Lee, to give ‘reserve status’ to the foreshore adjoining the Abel Tasman National Park. He said that this move will help preserve this famous New Zealand attraction that is popular with both domestic and international visitors.

11 April 2002

Source: Media Release

Tourism Awards 2002 Close
Entries for the prestigious 2002 New Zealand Tourism Awards, which closed on Friday, have been received and the judging process is about to get underway, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) spokeswoman Celia Rountree said today. More >>>

9 April 2002

Source: Media Release

Tourism Takes to the Regions
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) hits Palmerston North tomorrow to hold a seminar that focuses on ensuring that tourism operators in the Manawatu region are reaping the benefits that come from working together.

5 April 2002

Source: Media Release

New Tourism Publication to Help Address Community Thirst
The Community Tourism Planning Guide was produced to cater for a community thirst for local growth that exists within many small communities throughout the Country,“ Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) Chief Executive John Moriarty said today.

4 April 2002

Source: Media Release

TIANZ Chairman Welcomes Announcement
The Chairman of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ), Geoff Burns, today welcomed the appointment of Wally Stone as the new Chairman of Tourism New Zealand.

27 March 2002

Source: Media Release