HWT | Tourism Ticker https://www.tourismticker.com/tag/hamilton-waikato-tourism/ The Business of Tourism Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:56:17 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 212885728 HWT launches ‘Summer Magic’ campaign https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/12/hwt-launches-summer-magic-campaign/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2024/02/12/hwt-launches-summer-magic-campaign/#respond Sun, 11 Feb 2024 18:20:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=128707 Hamilton and Waikato Tourism has launched its 'Summer Magic' campaign to drive visitation to the region over the next few months.

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“Significant impact” for Hamilton & Waikato Tourism as councils cut funding https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/15/significant-impact-for-hamilton-waikato-tourism-as-councils-cut-funding/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/15/significant-impact-for-hamilton-waikato-tourism-as-councils-cut-funding/#respond Thu, 14 Dec 2023 18:52:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=127123 The RTO's budget comes under pressure as funders look to cut back.

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Waikato “quiet achiever” with $148m monthly visitor spend https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/13/waikato-quiet-achiever-with-148m-monthly-visitor-spend/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/12/13/waikato-quiet-achiever-with-148m-monthly-visitor-spend/#respond Tue, 12 Dec 2023 18:10:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=126964 Booming Waikato tourism has boosted visitor spend to $148m in October.

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Sister cities Hamilton, Chengdu explore tourism opportunities https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/20/sister-cities-hamilton-chengdu-explore-tourism-opportunities/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/20/sister-cities-hamilton-chengdu-explore-tourism-opportunities/#respond Thu, 19 Oct 2023 18:10:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=124262 Representatives from Hamilton and its sister city Chengdu in China have come together to explore opportunities for tourism, education and the economy this week.

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Waikato tourism spotlights Waitomo Tiaki https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/03/waikato-tourism-spotlights-waitomo-tiaki/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/10/03/waikato-tourism-spotlights-waitomo-tiaki/#respond Mon, 02 Oct 2023 18:20:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=123217 A new effort to promote Waitomo tourism businesses highlights the impact that regenerative tourism can make towards Tiaki (care) and the community.

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Mighty Waikato Ambassador Programme returns https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/14/mighty-waikato-ambassador-programme-returns/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/09/14/mighty-waikato-ambassador-programme-returns/#respond Wed, 13 Sep 2023 19:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=122279 Hamilton and Waikato Tourism is seeking ambassadors who can share the values of manaakitanga hospitality and kaitiakitanga caring for the environment with visitors to the region.

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World Cup countdown: 13k overseas visitors, $18m spend expected for Waikato https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/17/world-cup-countdown-12-5k-overseas-visitors-18m-spend-for-waikato/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/17/world-cup-countdown-12-5k-overseas-visitors-18m-spend-for-waikato/#respond Sun, 16 Jul 2023 19:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=119088 The FIFA Women's World Cup could bring more than 12,500 international travellers to and around Waikato during the tournament, according to Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.

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Hamilton Gardens among top 1% travel experiences https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/07/hamilton-gardens-among-top-1-travel-experiences/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/07/07/hamilton-gardens-among-top-1-travel-experiences/#respond Thu, 06 Jul 2023 18:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=118686 Hamilton Gardens has made it into the top 1% of travel experiences in the world according to Tripadvisor's 2023 Travelers' Choice Best of the Best awards.

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Waikato locals acknowledge tourism’s benefits, seek improvements – study https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/06/15/waikato-locals-acknowledge-tourisms-benefits-seek-improvements-study/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/06/15/waikato-locals-acknowledge-tourisms-benefits-seek-improvements-study/#respond Wed, 14 Jun 2023 19:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=117374 The vast majority say they have benefited from tourism, but they want more done to minimise its negative impacts.

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Strong start to 2023 for Mighty Waikato – HWT https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/05/strong-start-to-2023-for-mighty-waikato-hwt/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/05/strong-start-to-2023-for-mighty-waikato-hwt/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:50:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=113296 Visitation and spending have been boosted by Mighty Waikato campaigns, says the RTO.

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Collaboration key to manage FIFA Women’s World Cup visitor demand https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/05/collaborative-approach-needed-to-manage-fifa-womens-world-cup-visitor-demand/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/04/05/collaborative-approach-needed-to-manage-fifa-womens-world-cup-visitor-demand/#respond Tue, 04 Apr 2023 19:40:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=113302 Coping with the visitor influx will require "a regional effort".

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Hamilton & Waikato Tourism owner posts $17.7m interim profit https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/17/hamilton-waikato-tourism-owner-posts-17-7m-interim-profit/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/03/17/hamilton-waikato-tourism-owner-posts-17-7m-interim-profit/#respond Thu, 16 Mar 2023 17:25:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=112133 Strong air travel and tourism contributed to Waikato Regional Airport Limited's (WRAL) net surplus after tax of $17.7m for the six months to December 2022.

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HWT launches tourism ambassador programme https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/28/hwt-launches-tourism-ambassador-programme/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/28/hwt-launches-tourism-ambassador-programme/#respond Mon, 27 Feb 2023 17:05:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=110978 Hamilton & Waikato Tourism is launching an ambassador programme for people who want to become storytellers for the region and engage with visitors around the concepts of ‘manaakitanga’ and ‘kaitiakitanga’.

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FIFA visitor spend to boost Waikato by $18m https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/09/fifa-visitor-spend-to-boost-waikato-by-estimated-18m/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/02/09/fifa-visitor-spend-to-boost-waikato-by-estimated-18m/#respond Wed, 08 Feb 2023 17:57:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=109829 The FIFA Women’s World Cup could generate up to $18m for the Waikato region, driven by increased spending from domestic and international visitors, according to an assessment released by Hamilton City Council.

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Nicola Greenwell: What Waikato needs to be a tourism mecca https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/07/21/nicola-greenwell-what-waikato-needs-to-be-a-tourism-mecca/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/07/21/nicola-greenwell-what-waikato-needs-to-be-a-tourism-mecca/#respond Wed, 20 Jul 2022 20:00:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=98903 There's a key component missing from the region's tourism offer, says Hamilton & Waikato Tourism's new CEO.

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Departing Dawson’s message to successor: Here’s your top priority https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/01/24/departing-dawsons-message-to-successor-heres-your-top-priority/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/01/24/departing-dawsons-message-to-successor-heres-your-top-priority/#respond Sun, 23 Jan 2022 18:30:11 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=87826 With more people moving to the region and its tourism profile on the up, the Waikato is looking to capitalise on momentum with its new destination management plan.

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Local drive market key to recovery – HWT’s Dawson https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/05/27/local-drive-market-key-to-recovery-hamilton-waikato-tourism/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/05/27/local-drive-market-key-to-recovery-hamilton-waikato-tourism/#respond Tue, 26 May 2020 19:05:20 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=50529 The local drive market will play a significant role in the recovery of Waikato's tourism sector, says the chief executive at Hamilton & Waikato Tourism.

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Waikato launches ‘Mighty Local’ campaign https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/04/14/waikato-launches-mighty-local-campaign/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/04/14/waikato-launches-mighty-local-campaign/#respond Mon, 13 Apr 2020 19:11:44 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=47124 Waikato regional development agency Te Waka and Hamilton & Waikato Tourism have launched their 'Mighty Local' campaign in an effort to boost businesses affected by the Covid-19 lockdown.

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Tourism continues billion-dollar supercharge of regional economy https://www.tourismticker.com/2018/04/16/tourism-continues-billion-dollar-supercharge-of-regional-economy/ Sun, 15 Apr 2018 19:14:32 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=8540 The Hamilton & Waikato region reached another significant milestone recently when it smashed its record for annual visitor expenditure.

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PRINZ conference coup for Hamilton & Waikato https://www.tourismticker.com/2017/10/23/prinz-conference-coup-for-hamilton-waikato/ Mon, 23 Oct 2017 10:15:09 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=5833 Some of New Zealand’s top public relations specialists are heading to Hamilton & Waikato following the announcement that the Public Relations Institute of New Zealand (PRINZ) will be holding their annual conference in the region in 2018.

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Visitors spend more in Hamilton & Waikato https://www.tourismticker.com/2017/10/08/visitors-spending-more-in-hamilton-waikato/ Sun, 08 Oct 2017 02:21:12 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=5555 Visitors to Hamilton & Waikato are spending more than this time last year, with nearly $1.44 billion ringing through tills across the region.

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