Strong visitor spend in Whanganui, Taranaki, and Manawatū point to a shift in travel behaviour as people get off the beaten track and seek immersive experiences, say the regions’ Western Marketing Alliance.
Economic development agency and regional tourism organisation Whanganui & Partners has appointed Jonathan Sykes its new chief executive.
Regional tourism organisation Whanganui & Partners says its region has topped the table for domestic tourism spending growth for the second month running, recording a 9.8% increase in May 2023.
Thirteen events encompassing music, film, comedy, sport, culture, kai and history have all received funding from Whanganui & Partners for the 2022-2023 season.
Whanganui & Partners has opened funding and support applications for events taking place between 1 July 2022 to 30 June 2023.