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Recovery

Govt to remove red tape to help cyclone recovery 15th March 2023 /

Govt to remove red tape to help cyclone recovery

The government is rolling out legislation to help regions around the country to recover from Cyclone Gabrielle as efficiently as possible.


Wairarapa businesses eligible for cyclone support 9th March 2023

Wairarapa businesses eligible for cyclone support

Wairarapa is now eligible for the $25m government-allocated support package for businesses affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.


Hawke’s Bay disaster fund approves first $500k payment round 9th March 2023

Hawke’s Bay disaster fund approves first $500k payment round

Just under $500,000 will be paid out to Hawke’s Bay communities, individuals, families, community organisations and marae affected by Cyclone Gabrielle.


Domestic travel spend sentiment ‘worst on record’ – survey 8th March 2023 /

Domestic travel spend sentiment ‘worst on record’ – survey

Domestic travel spend sentiment has soured and the continuing mechanical issues plaguing Cook Strait ferries do not help, says former BNZ chief economist Tony Alexander.


Flood recovery grants extended to Waikato businesses 8th March 2023 /

Flood recovery grants extended to Waikato businesses

Waikato businesses are now able to access the $1.42m cyclone and flood recovery support funding administered by Thames Coromandel District Council and allocated by the government.


Ruapehu offers cyclone support to also help local tourism 7th March 2023

Ruapehu offers cyclone support to also help local tourism

Ruapehu District Council has committed $10,000 toward the Mayoral Relief Fund to aid Cyclone Gabrielle recovery efforts and also help local tourism.


Travel services exports continue strong recovery – Stats NZ 2nd March 2023 /

Travel services exports continue strong recovery – Stats NZ

Travel service exports are continuing on a strong growth trajectory due to a rise in international passenger numbers.


Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’ 28th February 2023 /

Westpac: Chinese visitors to give NZ tourism ‘second wind’

The return of Chinese tourists and students will give New Zealand’s economy a welcome boost this year as domestic demand wanes, says Westpac.


Stronger than forecast recovery boosts Christchurch Airport revenue, profit 28th February 2023 /

Stronger than forecast recovery boosts Christchurch Airport revenue, profit

A stronger than expected recovery at Christchurch Airport helped drive net profit after tax to $16.1m for the six months to December 2022, up 39.1% on the same period a year earlier.


THL shelves KiwiEx sale as earnings rise at tourism experiences 23rd February 2023 /

THL shelves KiwiEx sale as earnings rise at tourism experiences

KPMG was engaged to scope interest in the youth and adventure-focused coach business.


National’s plan to boost NZ tourism 7th February 2023 /

National’s plan to boost NZ tourism

Tourism spokesperson Todd McClay says the Nats will ease immigration rules and scrap median wage requirements to help operators.


Domestic travel spend sentiment negative, but rebounds for international – survey 7th February 2023 /

Domestic travel spend sentiment negative, but rebounds for international – survey

Only international travel and grocery spend sentiment remain positive with domestic tourism expenditure plans still lagging, according to Tony Alexander’s latest spending survey.


Youth market looks to Feb bellwether for strength of recovery 25th January 2023 /

Youth market looks to Feb bellwether for strength of recovery

The race is on to attract backpackers and boost occupancy from late summer through to autumn.


Emirates A380 return to Chch a boost for South Island tourism… 25th January 2023 /

Emirates A380 return to Chch a boost for South Island tourism…

Emirates’ restart of its A380 service to Christchurch will add more than 3,400 seats every week to the trans-Tasman route.


Queenstown recovery gathers pace with international passengers 10% above pre-Covid 24th January 2023 /

Queenstown recovery gathers pace with international passengers 10% above pre-Covid

International visitor numbers at Queenstown Airport in December tracked 10% above pre-Covid levels.


Serko lifts revenue guidance 149% after stronger than expected business travel 23rd January 2023 /

Serko lifts revenue guidance 149% after stronger than expected business travel

Business travel platform Serko has upgraded its revenue guidance for the year to March 2023, following a stronger than expected revenue performance across its major markets.


UNWTO: Global tourism recovery “stronger than expected” but Asia Pacific lags 18th January 2023 /

UNWTO: Global tourism recovery “stronger than expected” but Asia Pacific lags

International tourism recovered 63% of pre-pandemic levels last year, with Europe and Middle East in the lead but Asia Pacific lagging.


Summer strength for southern tourism… 16th January 2023 /

Summer strength for southern tourism…

South Island operators bask in the glow of good weather and a strong international rebound over the summer peak.


…while northern operators count cost of stormy start to 2023 16th January 2023 /

…while northern operators count cost of stormy start to 2023

But some northern tourism businesses have seen good numbers despite the soggy start to 2023.


Operators raise prices in recovery as costs continue to squeeze 16th January 2023 /

Operators raise prices in recovery as costs continue to squeeze

After nearly three years of discounting to attract the domestic market, many operators have raised their prices this summer to cope with increasing costs.


Tourism recovery helps give economy “whopping” boost 15th December 2022 /

Tourism recovery helps give economy “whopping” boost

The return of international travel has given the economy an unexpected lift, surprising analysts with the strength of activity.


Strong start to summer tourism but pressures remain – ANZ 13th December 2022 /

Strong start to summer tourism but pressures remain – ANZ

There has been a strong start to the summer tourist season but capacity constraints are dragging the industry, according to ANZ.


Strong holiday home bookings as internationals return – Bachcare 8th December 2022 /

Strong holiday home bookings as internationals return – Bachcare

Accommodation in New Zealand’s New Year’s hotspots is close to full capacity, with demand for Bachcare holiday homes over the summer up by 66% compared to last summer.


TECNZ upgrades recovery forecast despite China uncertainty 25th November 2022 /

TECNZ upgrades recovery forecast despite China uncertainty

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand is more positive about the pace of New Zealand’s visitor recovery despite ongoing uncertainty around the return of the China market.


2022 tourism recovery to reach 65% of pre-Covid – UNWTO 24th November 2022 /

2022 tourism recovery to reach 65% of pre-Covid – UNWTO

Global export revenues from tourism could reach US$1.3tr in 2022, although Asia Pacific’s recovery lags.


Perspectives: G20 economies must lead a reimagined tourism future 21st November 2022 /

Perspectives: G20 economies must lead a reimagined tourism future

With innovative thinking, tourism can help get the world’s economies back on track – and help to “recover together, recover stronger”.


For first time in 35 years, winter operator stays open for summer 18th November 2022 /

For first time in 35 years, winter operator stays open for summer

Ski Time will keep its doors open over the Christmas and New Year period for the first time in 35 years.


Queenstown Airport passenger numbers beat pre-Covid again… 18th November 2022 /

Queenstown Airport passenger numbers beat pre-Covid again…

Queenstown Airport recorded 186,403 passenger movements in October 2022, up from 183,048 reported for the same month in pre-Covid 2019.


…while passenger numbers on the rise at Auckland Airport 18th November 2022 /

…while passenger numbers on the rise at Auckland Airport

Total passenger movements at Auckland Aiport increased to 1.29 million in October 2022, up from 1.18 million recorded for the preceding September.


Tourism recovery “stronger than expected” – Infometrics 17th November 2022 /

Tourism recovery “stronger than expected” – Infometrics

Rising visitor arrivals, strong expenditure, and more guest nights are bolstering stronger-than-expected international tourism recovery in New Zealand and contributing to elevated economic activity.


Westpac “surprised” at speed of NZ tourism recovery, warns of headwinds 15th November 2022 /

Westpac “surprised” at speed of NZ tourism recovery, warns of headwinds

But the bank warns a new Covid wave, the cost of living crisis, and China uncertainty could drag growth.


“International bookings are flowing” – Robertson 27th October 2022

“International bookings are flowing” – Robertson

Card spending is up and bookings are flowing through into New Zealand as international visitors and cruise passengers return to New Zealand, says the finance minister.


Post-Covid high for Labour Weekend as visitors return 26th October 2022 /

Post-Covid high for Labour Weekend as visitors return

Operators say good weather and the return of cruise contribute to the best customer numbers since Covid began.


Auckland Airport lifts profit guidance on stronger rebound 20th October 2022 /

Auckland Airport lifts profit guidance on stronger rebound

The operator now expects a full recovery in passenger numbers in calendar 2024.


NZ Traveller Declaration to end on Thurs – govt 18th October 2022 /

NZ Traveller Declaration to end on Thurs – govt

The government is ending the requirement for visitors travelling by air to fill out the online New Zealand Traveller Declaration (NZTD) from this Thursday 20 October.


Queenstown Airport first to exceed pre-pandemic levels 17th October 2022 /

Queenstown Airport first to exceed pre-pandemic levels

The airport has surpassed pre-pandemic levels of activity with September 2022 the breakthrough month.


Auckland Airport passenger numbers continue to climb 17th October 2022 /

Auckland Airport passenger numbers continue to climb

September 2022 passenger movements at Auckland Airport reached 71% of the 2019 pre-Covid equivalent, buoyed by a rise in international and short-haul recovery.


US connectivity ramps up as airlines return to NZ 28th September 2022 /

US connectivity ramps up as airlines return to NZ

With demand from the US strong, major carriers are relaunching services to NZ.


Border closures hamper Asia Pacific but global tourism demand strong – UNWTO 28th September 2022 /

Border closures hamper Asia Pacific but global tourism demand strong – UNWTO

International tourism arrivals have reached more than half of pre-pandemic levels but Asia Pacific is lagging.


Steve Chadwick: How Rotorua can reclaim its tourism mecca status 16th September 2022 /

Steve Chadwick: How Rotorua can reclaim its tourism mecca status

It is the end of an era for Rotorua’s mayor, but she leaves as the city grapples with social issues impacting the destination’s reputation.


EcoZip restarts South Island expansion, eyes 2023 launch 14th September 2022 /

EcoZip restarts South Island expansion, eyes 2023 launch

The Waiheke Island operator is back at its South Island site, vying to become the only zipline operator in the country to expand nationally.


“Momentous day” for tourism as Covid rules finally fall 13th September 2022 /

“Momentous day” for tourism as Covid rules finally fall

Operators can now make their own health and safety decisions for staff and customers.


Forward bookings strong but vax requirements, labour bottlenecks persist – ANZ 5th September 2022 /

Forward bookings strong but vax requirements, labour bottlenecks persist – ANZ

Forward bookings are looking strong for the recovery of tourism but labour shortages continue to plague operators, says the bank.


NZ airfares, seat capacity rise alongside global return to 2019 levels 24th August 2022 /

NZ airfares, seat capacity rise alongside global return to 2019 levels

The number of seats offered on airlines servicing New Zealand is forecast to be back to 79% of pre-Covid levels by the end of 2022.


First Air NZ aircraft from US desert returns home 24th August 2022 /

First Air NZ aircraft from US desert returns home

The first of Air New Zealand’s previously desert-stranded 777-300 aircraft has touched down in Auckland as it prepares to meet increased demand for travel.


Jolanda Cave on NTT’s priorities for the tourism recovery 23rd August 2022 /

Jolanda Cave on NTT’s priorities for the tourism recovery

Ngāi Tahu Tourism’s new GM on innovation, community, and bringing more storytelling to experiences.


Westpac upgrades tourism forecast with better than predicted arrivals 16th August 2022 /

Westpac upgrades tourism forecast with better than predicted arrivals

“Now that our borders are open, tourists are flocking in, regardless of the state of the global economy,” says the bank.


Recovery will take years despite current strong demand – TNZ’s de Monchy 11th August 2022 /

Recovery will take years despite current strong demand – TNZ’s de Monchy

The tourism recovery will take “multiple years” to return to stability despite early indications of strong demand, says René de Monchy.


Strong appetite for NZ – Google’s head of APAC travel, Michelle Allen 10th August 2022 /

Strong appetite for NZ – Google’s head of APAC travel, Michelle Allen

The future is bright for tourism and hospitality despite a challenging year as the tension between economic forces and pent-up demand for travel prompt consumer caution – and there are several things businesses can do to thrive, says Google’s head of travel.


Air NZ shakes dust off desert-grounded aircraft 10th August 2022 /

Air NZ shakes dust off desert-grounded aircraft

Air New Zealand is shaking the dust off one of its Boeing 777-300 aircraft for flight once again after two years of being stored in the Mojave Desert in the United States.