Tourism industry

TECNZ has updated its assumptions and international arrival forecasts

The TECNZ Annual Tourism Conference brings together Inbound Tour Operators (ITOs) and leading tourism businesses from around New Zealand to discuss key issues affecting international tourism and this year, the return of long-haul international visitors to NZ.

Reconnecting with Trade - DWC webinar 7th April 2022 recording

Tourism New Zealand’s Andrew Waddel, General Manager, Australia, and his team present an update on the current state of play in Australia and plans to grow visitors and value.

TECNZ has updated its assumptions and international Arrival Forecasts 2022-2025

TECNZ Membership 2022-2023

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has announced a new transition phase of the COVID Protection Framework.

Getting to New York just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight to the Big Apple will be on 17 September this year.

With the Borders reopening, the need to reconnect with International Trade is more important than ever. See our Reconnect with Trade - Strategy & Activity plan.

South Island tourism regions most impacted by the absence of international tourists are getting support to gear up for the return of visitors with a special “kick-start” fund.

Tourism operators can look forward to welcoming international manuhiri, following the announcement that New Zealand’s borders are reopening

TECNZ has provided this information to assist with applications to Covid Support Payment CSP

Infographics from Tourism New Zealand, including information of the international appeal of New Zealand as a destination.

Key learnings from managing the Omicron outbreak within a large business.

Government announced yesterday the removal of requirements for travellers to self-isolate on arrival to New Zealand.

New Zealand has moved to Phase 3 of the Omicron response.

The Government has announced new financial support for businesses during the Omicron outbreak.

Regional Tourism New Zealand - Monthly update 8 February 2022

The Government has announced its 5-step plan to re-open New Zealand borders, commencing 27 February 2022.

TECNZ Update: Omicron - Self Isolating financial support - Traffic light guidance

Recording and slides from the recent Tourism Export Council of New Zealand member forum. The panelists provide insightful international centric update and data.

The COVID-19 Resource Toolkit is a central hub for all New Zealand Government Unite against COVID-19 branded assets and resources

The West Coast Wilderness Trail to receive support from the government's cycle trail funding.

Tougher freedom camping laws will be introduced to prevent abuse which has placed an unfair burden on small communities and damaged our reputation as a high quality visitor destination.

This document details the latest attitudes towards domestic travel.

New business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions (including Westland) can be accessed from this week, with specialist local agencies now appointed to deliver the scheme.

The government’s Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Re-set Plan targets 5 communities (including Westland District) and the national tourism system. It will provide immediate support for those communities and encourage the tourism sector’s transformation in the long-term.