New Zealand on show for international business event organisers
International business event organisers will be converging on Auckland next week for New Zealand’s biggest showcase of conference and incentive products, on 29 and 30 May at ASB Showgrounds.
New Zealand’s popularity is growing as an international conference hosting destination. New data from the International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA) ranks New Zealand 46th in the world as a conference destination, up five places on 2017, and 12th in Asia Pacific.
Refurbishment underway at Wellington's James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor
Wellington’s iconic James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor’s multimillion refurbishment is running to schedule, with the Club Rooms and Lounge due to open in late June 2019, followed by Executive Rooms in July 2019.
Tourism is the beating heart of New Zealand’s economy
“As New Zealand’s top export earner, tourism is the beating heart of New Zealand’s economy and we all have a role to keep it that way,” Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Stephen England-Hall said at TRENZ today.
Investment demand for New Zealand hotel assets remain high - Colliers International
Investment demand for New Zealand hotel assets remain at an all time high from both offshore and domestic investors. However, opportunities remain scarce as hotel assets remain tightly held with owners electing to retain, based on buoyant trading conditions and further capital appreciation...
Auckland's newest luxury spa opens in SO/ Auckland hotel
Auckland’s newest luxury spa, SO/ SPA, is the indulgent spa offering from Auckland’s latest and most lavish boutique hotel, SO/ Auckland in downtown Auckland.
Wairarapa tourism matures with a new online tourism campaign
Wairarapa is being increasingly recognised by tourists as an undiscovered gem and a new video tourism campaign targeting Australians aims to further boost visitor numbers to the region.