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Big strides for adventure tourism

By GEOFF ENSOR - 18 May 2012
Adventure tourism has been under the gun in recent weeks, but we are confident it’s a world-class sector committed to strengthening safety systems...

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Te Waonui Five-star retreat amongst the tree tops

 

Architecturally designed to leave the lightest possible footprint on the earth, Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier is the only five-star hotel on the South Island’s magnificent West Coast.

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  • Hotels cop it under Council plan
    18 May 2012
    Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) proposal to recover costs associated with visitors will unfairly penalise the commercial accommodation sector, especially hotels, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Sector Manager – Hotels, Rachael Shadbolt.
  • Aussie travel tax hike slap in face
    17 May 2012
    The Australian Government’s decision to increase its passenger departure tax by 17% to NZ$71 is a slap in the face for both countries’ tourism industries, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chairman Norm Thompson.
  • New website packed with safety tips for adventure tourism operators
    10 May 2012
    A new world-first website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a “one stop shop” for information and advice on running a safe operation.
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  • TIA says 'visitor rate' unfair - Otago Daily Times - 20th May 2012
    The Tourism Industry Association is calling for the Queenstown Lakes District Council to reconsider its plans to impose a targeted visitor rate, which would "unfairly penalise the commercial...
  • New hope for Canterbury tourism - Christchurch Press - 19th May 2012
    The Canterbury earthquakes have rippled out across New Zealand's tourism industry. Alan Wood asks where the recovery might come from.
  • Belief Trenz will generate local tourism 'huge success' - Otago Daily Times - 19th May 2012
    After meetings with 55 international tourism buyers and Minister for Conservation Kate Wilkinson at last week's Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (Trenz) trade show, Tourism Waitaki...

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