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Chinese visitors are here for New Year but with notable changes… 13th February 2024 /

Chinese visitors are here for New Year but with notable changes…

CTS’ Lisa Li highlights new trends emerging out of the Chinese visitor recovery.


…as René de Monchy gives TNZ’s view on state of China recovery 13th February 2024 /

…as René de Monchy gives TNZ’s view on state of China recovery

It may not yet be clear when the Chinese visitor market will fully recover but emerging trends could be a valuable opportunity, says TNZ’s CEO.


China recovery accelerates into summer but arrivals well below pre-Covid 19th January 2024 /

China recovery accelerates into summer but arrivals well below pre-Covid

The recovery in the Chinese visitor market gained momentum at the start of summer, with arrivals from that country topping both monthly and annual growth.


Sister cities Hamilton, Chengdu explore tourism opportunities 20th October 2023 /

Sister cities Hamilton, Chengdu explore tourism opportunities

Representatives from Hamilton and its sister city Chengdu in China have come together to explore opportunities for tourism, education and the economy this week.


Perspectives: China’s real estate crisis a concern for international tourism 10th October 2023 /

Perspectives: China’s real estate crisis a concern for international tourism

Chinese homeowners are being burdened with shrinking wealth, which is causing flow-on effects for spending and the global travel sector.


Tourism NZ’s WeChat Pay pilot live with operators 10th October 2023 /

Tourism NZ’s WeChat Pay pilot live with operators

Tourism New Zealand’s WeChat Pay pilot programme targeting the Chinese visitor market is now well underway.


Chinese education delegation visits Taranaki 24th August 2023 /

Chinese education delegation visits Taranaki

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki Te Pūkenga has hosted a 12-strong teacher delegation from the architecture school of Huanggang Polytechnic College, Hubei, China.


China: Long way to go as monthly visitors hit 30% of pre-Covid 17th July 2023 /

China: Long way to go as monthly visitors hit 30% of pre-Covid

The Chinese market is running at about 30% of pre-Covid, according to Stats NZ’s latest travel and migration numbers.


TNZ, China Southern bolster return of Chinese visitors 30th June 2023 /

TNZ, China Southern bolster return of Chinese visitors

The valuable market gets a lift with direct flights from the mainland to the South Island to resume and a new tech partnership.


NZ, China tourism ministers reaffirm commitment, opportunities 28th June 2023 /

NZ, China tourism ministers reaffirm commitment, opportunities

Tourism ministers from New Zealand and China have met this week to reaffirm their commitment to the industry and new opportunities.


PM to launch tourism partnership in China 21st June 2023 /

PM to launch tourism partnership in China

Tourism is high on the agenda for Prime Minister Chris Hipkins’ trade delegation to China next week.


China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum 15th May 2023 /

China arrivals rise to 17% of pre-Covid, air reconnections to lift momentum

Visitor numbers from China are expected to pick up over winter, with good growth to be seen by summer.


TRENZ 2023: What can NZ tourism do better for the Chinese market? 11th May 2023 /

TRENZ 2023: What can NZ tourism do better for the Chinese market?

A panel of experts at Auckland Airport’s Tourism Forum outline how NZ can better serve Chinese visitors as they start to return.


NZ appeal strong in China with 9 million active considerers ‘ready to book’ – TNZ 16th March 2023 /

NZ appeal strong in China with 9 million active considerers ‘ready to book’ – TNZ

TNZ says the country is in a strong position as a destination of choice for Chinese travellers.


Chinese tour groups return “faster than expected” with strong demand being seen 6th March 2023 /

Chinese tour groups return “faster than expected” with strong demand being seen

The return of Chinese tour groups is happening faster than some industry professionals expected with strong demand for New Zealand being seen by market specialists.


Airlines ramp up China services as first tour groups land 3rd March 2023 /

Airlines ramp up China services as first tour groups land

“It’s going to provide a late summer boost to the tourism sector,” says Auckland Airport’s Scott Tasker.


Why tourism can expect a different kind of Chinese visitor 2nd March 2023 /

Why tourism can expect a different kind of Chinese visitor

Tourism businesses will need to focus on changes in Chinese tourist thinking and priorities to serve the market as it returns to New Zealand.


Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready? 28th February 2023 /

Chinese tour groups are on their way – is NZ ready?

Tour groups will soon start arriving in volume but is the country ready to welcome back one of its most important source markets?


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.


Could Chinese visitors help save NZ from recession? 16th February 2023 /

Could Chinese visitors help save NZ from recession?

Even if demand surged over 2023, it would take time for supply – in this case, airline capacity – to catch up, says the bank.


The Chinese are coming but what type of NZ experiences do they want? 9th February 2023 /

The Chinese are coming but what type of NZ experiences do they want?

NZ’s reputation as an outdoor experiential destination could help drive Chinese visitation.


Air NZ ramps up China services 24th January 2023 /

Air NZ ramps up China services

Air New Zealand is adding additional capacity to its Shanghai services to meet demand from China.


Chinese FITs on their way with NZ desire strong… 23rd January 2023 /

Chinese FITs on their way with NZ desire strong…

CTS’ Lisa Li says the first significant tranche of visitors will arrive for Easter but NZ must become more efficient at processing visas.


…as China grants permission for outbound group travel to NZ 23rd January 2023

…as China grants permission for outbound group travel to NZ

NZ is one of 20 countries selected as part of a pilot programme allowing travel agencies to restart outbound group travel.


NZ pilots welcome China reconnections 16th January 2023 /

NZ pilots welcome China reconnections

The New Zealand Air Line Pilots’ Association says the return of Air New Zealand’s services to China marks the close of a “traumatic” era for aviation during Covid.


Wednesday Letter: NZ still a ‘dream destination’ for China 30th November 2022 /

Wednesday Letter: NZ still a ‘dream destination’ for China

CTS’ Lisa Li on how the Chinese visitor recovery could look for NZ tourism.


…while NZ tourism must be ready for reshaped Chinese market post-Covid – report 30th November 2022 /

…while NZ tourism must be ready for reshaped Chinese market post-Covid – report

The pandemic has likely reshaped the Chinese visitor market and accelerated trends that were only just starting to appear before international travel largely came to a halt in 2020.


TNZ, MBIE update China ADS code 7th June 2022 /

TNZ, MBIE update China ADS code

Tourism New Zealand and The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment have updated the Code of Conduct for China Approved Destination Status for inbound tour operators and tour guides.


China’s ‘revenge travel’ bodes well for NZ… but not until 2023 5th May 2022 /

China’s ‘revenge travel’ bodes well for NZ… but not until 2023

New Zealand has some advantages once the Chinese government allows its citizens to travel for leisure again.


Few China ITOs left as Lunar New Year holidays start 1st February 2022 /

Few China ITOs left as Lunar New Year holidays start

From catering for some of the 400k visitors annually from China, almost all the specialist ITOs have shut their doors.


Air NZ extends Air China alliance despite geopolitics 3rd May 2021 /

Air NZ extends Air China alliance despite geopolitics

The airline alliance was first signed in a less fraught era of international politics.


What’s in the upgraded China FTA for tourism? One small benefit 28th January 2021 /

What’s in the upgraded China FTA for tourism? One small benefit

A change to visa categories should make it easier for tourism operators to plug Chinese language skills gaps.


Chinese travellers fear discrimination – Tourism NZ 2nd September 2020 /

Chinese travellers fear discrimination – Tourism NZ

Convincing potential Chinese travellers they will not be discriminated against when they land in New Zealand is a key issue for Tourism New Zealand.


Chinese-owned tourism businesses cash stretched 10th March 2020 /

Chinese-owned tourism businesses cash stretched

A survey of Chinese-owned businesses in New Zealand shows tourism operators are seeing fewer customers and their cash flows will only last about three months.


Hastings delays China tourism competition 4th February 2020 /

Hastings delays China tourism competition

Hastings District Council has delayed its Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism competition because of the coronavirus outbreak.


Nearly 10k Chinese cancellations confirmed 31st January 2020 /

Nearly 10k Chinese cancellations confirmed

Around 20% of the potential market has cancelled already with more expected in coming days.


Tourism now more exposed to China-led disruptions – ASB 29th January 2020 /

Tourism now more exposed to China-led disruptions – ASB

NZ tourism is now more exposed to falls in the Chinese market than it was in the SARS crisis of 2003, says ASB.


Coronavirus: Cancellations, postponements pour in 28th January 2020 /

Coronavirus: Cancellations, postponements pour in

The sector is bracing for the impact of the outbreak although estimates vary on its longterm effect.


Coronavirus: Queenstown rumours swirl as Boult warns against “racism” 28th January 2020 /

Coronavirus: Queenstown rumours swirl as Boult warns against “racism”

A suspected case is being investigated in Queenstown as Jim Boult warns against “racism and xenophobia”.


Coronavirus: Tourism share prices slide 28th January 2020 /

Coronavirus: Tourism share prices slide

NZX-listed tourism companies are starting to feel the effects of the outbreak.


Coronavirus: VSEAG monitoring outbreak – MBIE 28th January 2020 /

Coronavirus: VSEAG monitoring outbreak – MBIE

Operators are urged to inform TNZ of cancellations so it can collate and share information.


Coronavirus: Group ban risks nearly 30% of Chinese market 27th January 2020 /

Coronavirus: Group ban risks nearly 30% of Chinese market

The Chinese Govt ban on outbound tours will hit a significant proportion of NZ’s second-largest source market.


Rotorua showcase deepens links to its $40m Chinese market 27th January 2020 /

Rotorua showcase deepens links to its $40m Chinese market

Destination Rotorua’s annual Chinese New Year event has taken place in Auckland as the Year of the Rat is ushered in.


No plans for coronavirus screening at NZ airports – Govt 22nd January 2020 /

No plans for coronavirus screening at NZ airports – Govt

Overseas airports are screening for the lethal strain from China but the Ministry of Health is not in favour.


NZ risks $500m from fall in China arrivals – TNZ 21st January 2020 /

NZ risks $500m from fall in China arrivals – TNZ

A continuing drop in the China market could see the country miss out on half-a-billion dollars over the next two years.


Shanghai centre of attention for Air NZ China strategy 14th January 2020 /

Shanghai centre of attention for Air NZ China strategy

The airline is focused on the Chinese city following a “challenging” 2019.


Destination Rotorua, Christchurch Airport partner to target Chinese market 18th December 2019 /

Destination Rotorua, Christchurch Airport partner to target Chinese market

Destination Rotorua has partnered with Christchurch Airport to adopt Chinese smartphone app Alipay in a bid to help Rotorua businesses be more successful in the Chinese market. 


China-Hastings Year of Tourism school contest kicks off 3rd December 2019

China-Hastings Year of Tourism school contest kicks off

The first of the gifts that are the heart of the Amazing China-Hastings Year of Tourism secondary school competition have arrived.


Minister: China-NZ Year of Tourism “not about numbers” 14th November 2019 /

Minister: China-NZ Year of Tourism “not about numbers”

Kelvin Davis rejects criticism from National that the Govt has been ‘distracted’ over the China-NZ Year of Tourism.


ATEED launches destination guide on WeChat 13th November 2019 /

ATEED launches destination guide on WeChat

Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development has launched a destination guide on Chinese social platform WeChat.