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Tourism NZ prepares industry for AI

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Tourism New Zealand has completed a nationwide series of workshops to help tourism operators adapt to the growing use of artificial intelligence in travel...

Report highlights TikTok’s influence on visitor spending

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MEETINGS sets new business record

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MEETINGS 2026 generated a record NZ$170 million in projected business, a 55 per cent increase on last year, according to Business Events Industry Aotearoa. Held...
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Global tourism trends to headline TECNZ conference

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The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has unveiled the programme for its 2026 annual conference, bringing together economists, tourism leaders and international travel...

Tourism Summit to focus on ‘Distinctive by Design’

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Major Events Fund backs visitor economy

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Six events have secured support through Kāpiti Coast District Council's Major Events Fund for 2026/27 as part of efforts to grow visitation and strengthen...

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Major Events Fund backs visitor economy

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Six events have secured support through Kāpiti Coast District Council's Major Events Fund for 2026/27 as part of efforts to grow visitation and strengthen...

ChristchurchNZ chief executive to depart

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ChristchurchNZ chief executive Ali Adams will step down in October after five years leading the city's economic development and destination agency. Ali is returning to...

QLDC proposes tighter Wānaka freedom camping rules

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Queenstown Lakes District Council is proposing tighter freedom camping restrictions at three Wānaka sites, with public consultation on the changes opening later this month. The...

Government invests $800,000 to boost AI tourism searches

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The Government is investing $800,000 to help ensure New Zealand tourism businesses are more visible through artificial intelligence-powered travel searches. Funded through the International Visitor...

Report highlights TikTok’s influence on visitor spending

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TikTok contributed an estimated $1.2 billion to New Zealand's GDP and supported almost 9,700 jobs in 2025, according to a new Infometrics report commissioned...
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