New Zealand visitor spend outpacing arrival numbers
The amount visitors spend in New Zealand each year is growing at 1.5 times the rate of total visitor arrival numbers, according to the latest International Visitor Survey released by the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment.
"Tourism developments key to boosting regional economy" - Tourism Australia
New news is essential when it comes to destination marketing, particularly when it comes to developing regional tourism centres. Products like MONA in Tasmania and Southern Ocean Lodge on Kangaroo Island have raised the awareness of these regions to an international level.
The Byron at Byron new Executive Chef, Minh Le, and Food & Beverage Manager, Damian Kalusiewicz
The Byron at Byron welcomes Chef Minh Le to the Restaurant as Executive Chef and Damian Kalusiewicz as Food & Beverage Manager. The new appointments see the launch of a new dining menu, curated wine menu and cocktail direction.
Maximum Occupancy Accommodation Industry Conference returns to Auckland next week
New Zealand and Australia’s leading Accommodation Industry Conference will be returning to Auckland New Zealand next week on 3rd - 4th April, following its success in Sydney last October 2018.
Michael Johnson appointed new National and NSW CEO of TAA
Respected tourism industry hotelier Michael Johnson will be the next national and NSW head of the accommodation sector’s peak body - Tourism Accommodation Australia (TAA).
Queenstown Waterfall Park Hotel approved by council
Queenstown Lakes District Council has granted Resource Consent for a hotel and related activities, including a wellness centre, restaurants, and conference and event facilities, at Waterfall Park.
New Zealand total international travellers pass 14 million
Annual total traveller movements across New Zealand’s border reached 14 million for the first time in the year ended January 2019, Stats NZ has announced.
SKYE Suites hotel to open in Infinity by Crown Group Sydney Green Square development
Crown Group will open its third luxury serviced apartment hotel, SKYE Suites Green Square, mid-year as part of the iconic $575 million development Infinity by Crown Group.
