19 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston will lead an industry delegation on a tourism-focused trade mission to China, visiting Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Beijing to meet with Chinese airlines, e-commerce platforms, and tourism professionals. The mission aims to promote New Zealand's tourism sector, understand the Chinese market, and strengthen the relationship with China as it is New Zealand's third largest tourism market. Efforts include facilitating Chinese visitors' entry to New Zealand and fostering economic growth through tourism, friendship connections, and trade relationships.
12 Sep 2025
1 year ago
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The Government is providing $50k to Nelson Tasman for domestic tourism marketing to support local businesses impacted by severe weather events, according to Tourism and Hospitality Minister Louise Upston. Nearly 70% of tourism and hospitality businesses in the region have suffered revenue losses due to cancellations and a drop in visitors. The funding will be used for a domestic marketing campaign to promote tourism in Nelson Tasman, emphasizing its importance for the local economy and encouraging visitors to explore the region.
06 Aug 2025
1 year ago
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Tauranga will host a series of World Triathlon events over three years starting in 2026, including the 2028 World Triathlon Championship Finals, with an expected 6000 international visitors generating $25 million in tourism revenue. The Government is investing $2.65 million to support Tri NZ in hosting these events, aiming to attract over 4500 international competitors for the 2028 World Championship final. These events will be broadcast live to a global audience, showcasing New Zealand's strong history in triathlon and promoting sport tourism.