Tourism Ticker
The Business of Tourism
 
Tourism Ticker
The Business of Tourism

Tourism Ticker

Tourism Ticker
  News   Recovery   Opinion
Tuesday 05 March 2024
Roundup   Jobs   Calendar  

Campaigns

TNZ leans into ‘Kiwiness’ in new campaign 5th March 2024 /

TNZ leans into ‘Kiwiness’ in new campaign

Sorry, you do not have authorisation to view this page! If you would like to view the content on this page you will need to be a Tourism Ticker member. MORE »


Northland Inc launches visitor campaign 27th February 2024 /

Northland Inc launches visitor campaign

Northland Inc has launched a campaign encouraging visitors to take the scenic route and take in the region at their own pace while work on SH1 through the Brynderwyn Hills takes place.


West Coast visitor spend tops $30m in Jan 23rd February 2024 /

West Coast visitor spend tops $30m in Jan

Visitor spend on the West Coast totalled $30.1m in January 2024, with $14.4m of that coming from international visitors.


F&B producers launch Taste Taranaki map 23rd February 2024 /

F&B producers launch Taste Taranaki map

Sixteen Taranaki food and drink producers have created the Taste Taranaki Producer Map.


Operators invited to participate in Coromandel campaign 22nd January 2024 /

Operators invited to participate in Coromandel campaign

Tourism businesses are being invited to take part in Destination Hauraki Coromandel’s Coromandel Cure campaign.


Dunedin destination campaign launched 12th December 2023 /

Dunedin destination campaign launched

Enterprise Dunedin has launched a new campaign with a message to challenge visitor perceptions around the city and raise awareness of its profile as a destination.


DHC claims world first in science-backed $200k campaign 30th November 2023 /

DHC claims world first in science-backed $200k campaign

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched a summer campaign it believes is a world first for the way it is supported by science.


Hawke’s Bay Tourism launches ‘Tastes Like Summer’ campaign 16th November 2023 /

Hawke’s Bay Tourism launches ‘Tastes Like Summer’ campaign

Hawke’s Bay Tourism has launched a new marketing campaign to entice visitors to the region over the summer.


Nelson operators partner to promote Tāhunanui 16th November 2023 /

Nelson operators partner to promote Tāhunanui

Eight Nelson tourism and hospitality businesses have joined forces to promote the popular Tāhunanui Beach as a visitor destination this summer.


DWC restarts ‘Pretty great, actually’ campaign for summer 13th November 2023 /

DWC restarts ‘Pretty great, actually’ campaign for summer

Development West Coast has restarted its Pretty great, actually campaign for summer, this time with more exposure for operators and broader reach targets.


RotoruaNZ launches ‘Best Summer Ever’ campaign 2nd November 2023 /

RotoruaNZ launches ‘Best Summer Ever’ campaign

RotoruaNZ has launched a new summer campaign to entice visitors to the city.


Gisborne launches summer marketing campaign 26th October 2023 /

Gisborne launches summer marketing campaign

Trust Tairāwhiti and Tairāwhiti Gisborne have launched a new campaign to entice visitors to the region this summer.


TNZ’s $690k campaign featuring Taika Waititi 4th October 2023 /

TNZ’s $690k campaign featuring Taika Waititi

Tourism New Zealand uses the brand power of Kiwi film director and actor Taika Waititi to promote the country overseas.


World Cup activation generates $20m EAV – TNZ 12th September 2023 /

World Cup activation generates $20m EAV – TNZ

The Beautiful Game FIFA Women’s World Cup campaign from Tourism New Zealand and Mackenzie Tourism has generated close to $20m in equivalent advertising value.


NRDA campaign targets families for spring holidays 4th September 2023 /

NRDA campaign targets families for spring holidays

Nelson Regional Development Agency has launched a new campaign to attract more visitors this spring, particularly families over the September and October school holidays.


TNZ teams with UK footy star to promote NZ 18th August 2023 /

TNZ teams with UK footy star to promote NZ

The British now have a stronger awareness of New Zealand’s cultural experiences and attractions thanks to an advertising push by Tourism New Zealand and former English international footballer Hope Powell.


One year on: ‘If You Seek’ generates longer visits, higher spend – TNZ 17th August 2023 /

One year on: ‘If You Seek’ generates longer visits, higher spend – TNZ

Tourism New Zealand says its $5m If You Seek campaign has led to “record high” brand preference in promoting the country as a holiday destination in key markets such as the US and China.


Auckland launches new destination programme after raising $1.8m from businesses 24th July 2023 /

Auckland launches new destination programme after raising $1.8m from businesses

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited has launched its a new initiative to promote the Auckland region after securing nearly $1.8m in membership fees from businesses across the region.


TNZ launches $575k ‘Beautiful Game’ World Cup campaign to drive visitation 22nd June 2023 /

TNZ launches $575k ‘Beautiful Game’ World Cup campaign to drive visitation

Tourism New Zealand has launched a $575k campaign to help attract visitors to the FIFA Women’s World Cup 2023 starting in July.


AirAsia launches $139 Auckland – Sydney sale 14th June 2023 /

AirAsia launches $139 Auckland – Sydney sale

AirAsia is offering sale fares between Kuala Lumpur, Sydney and Auckland as part of a new promotion.


There’s worse places to be: DWC leans into winter to continue beating pre-Covid spend 7th June 2023 /

There’s worse places to be: DWC leans into winter to continue beating pre-Covid spend

Development West Coast has pushed into winter with a new light-hearted campaign it hopes will continue the region’s strong recovery from the pandemic.


RTOs launch Southern Way touring network 3rd May 2023 /

RTOs launch Southern Way touring network

Eight southern regional tourism organisations have unveiled the Southern Way touring initiative.


Wellington rallies nature lovers for global challenge 19th April 2023

Wellington rallies nature lovers for global challenge

Wellington City Council is urging people to get snap-happy with photos of all species big and small ahead of the iNaturalist City Nature Challenge.


Secret cameras to snap Coromandel visitors in ‘world first’ campaign 18th April 2023 /

Secret cameras to snap Coromandel visitors in ‘world first’ campaign

The novel promotion aims to entice people to explore the region over the ANZAC holiday.


Auckland calls to Australian market 14th April 2023 /

Auckland calls to Australian market

Auckland is once again calling Australian visitors to take a trip across the Tasman this summer and explore what the city has to offer.


Nelson launches more themed journeys maps 12th April 2023 /

Nelson launches more themed journeys maps

Nelson Regional Development Agency has launched another 20,000 maps with themed journeys to attract visitors to the region.


Auckland, Queenstown join forces for US roadshow 11th April 2023 /

Auckland, Queenstown join forces for US roadshow

An industry-first collaboration between RTOs and Auckland Airport showcases 17 Kiwi operators across eight North American cities.


Napier top regional destination as Hawke’s Bay launches first post-cyclone campaign 6th April 2023 /

Napier top regional destination as Hawke’s Bay launches first post-cyclone campaign

Tourism operators are centre stage in a new campaign to attract visitors to Hawke’s Bay over the Easter and school holidays.


Tourism NZ’s winter campaign entices Aussies with ‘ahhh and ahh’ 6th April 2023 /

Tourism NZ’s winter campaign entices Aussies with ‘ahhh and ahh’

Tourism New Zealand is ramping up its winter campaigning to the Australian market with a complementary take on the If You Seek campaign.


Ohakune Carrot Rocket landmark prepares for launch 24th March 2023

Ohakune Carrot Rocket landmark prepares for launch

Next weekend marks ‘blast off’ for the new Ohakune Carrot Rocket, the tallest carrot rocket in the universe.


Mountain Safety Council, ACC ask hunters to ‘have a hmm’ this roar 21st March 2023 /

Mountain Safety Council, ACC ask hunters to ‘have a hmm’ this roar

The NZ Mountain Safety Council and ACC are asking hunters to ‘have a hmmm’ and ensure their safety as the annual roar season kicks off around the country.


Tourism NZ launches $1m campaign to push city centres 9th March 2023 /

Tourism NZ launches $1m campaign to push city centres

Tourism New Zealand is firing up a $1m domestic campaign encouraging Kiwis to get out of the house and into their city centres.


Campaign launched to attract Coromandel visitors 28th February 2023 /

Campaign launched to attract Coromandel visitors

Destination Hauraki Coromandel has launched a new campaign to attract visitors back to the region.


Mt Cardrona Station campaign captures spirit of adventure 15th February 2023

Mt Cardrona Station campaign captures spirit of adventure

A campaign promoting the stories and vision for a new development around Mt Cardrona Station aims to capture the spirit of adventure.


TIA campaign shares the aroha of tourism 1st February 2023 /

TIA campaign shares the aroha of tourism

Sharing the Aroha of Tourism is a national campaign showcasing local operators and their stories.


RTOs partner to launch South Island touring route initiative 17th January 2023 /

RTOs partner to launch South Island touring route initiative

The campaign encourages visitors to take a journey that makes up a single experience across five regions.


TNZ expands ‘If You Seek’ to international business event planners 30th November 2022 /

TNZ expands ‘If You Seek’ to international business event planners

Tourism New Zealand is inviting international business event planners to leverage the ‘If You Seek’ campaign designed to attract international visitors.


Perspectives: Do Pacific tourism campaigns risk perpetuating stereotypes? 18th November 2022 /

Perspectives: Do Pacific tourism campaigns risk perpetuating stereotypes?

Tourism marketers risk damaging Indigenous culture and visitor expectations through cultural stereotypes evident in national campaigns.


Australia launches biggest campaign in years with 9-min ‘Come and Say G’day’ 20th October 2022 /

Australia launches biggest campaign in years with 9-min ‘Come and Say G’day’

Tourism Australia has launched its first global campaign since 2016 with a new 9-minute hero film, Come and Say G’day.


TNZ eyes marketing platform rollout to help attract Aussies 28th September 2022 /

TNZ eyes marketing platform rollout to help attract Aussies

The Within your Wildest Dreams campaign promoting New Zealand as the top holiday destination for Australians has generated significant engagement, says Tourism New Zealand.


NRDA launches campaign to lure visitors back to Nelson 20th September 2022

NRDA launches campaign to lure visitors back to Nelson

The Nelson Regional Development Agency has launched a social media campaign aimed at showcasing the region’s beauty and attracting visitors back to the city.


AirAsia offers millions of discounted seats, including for NZ 20th September 2022 /

AirAsia offers millions of discounted seats, including for NZ

AirAsia has launched a campaign promising five million discounted seats to destinations including New Zealand.


Tourism wins at NZ Marketing Awards 16th September 2022 /

Tourism wins at NZ Marketing Awards

Campaigns for NZSki, Great South, NZ Mountain Safety Council and Air New Zealand all picked up gongs at the TVNZ – New Zealand Marketing Awards.


Wānaka leans into diversity in vivid new promotion 2nd September 2022 /

Wānaka leans into diversity in vivid new promotion

Lake Wānaka Tourism has launched a new short film showcasing the region through the lens of creativity, diversity, and inclusivity.


Jetstar dangles free flights in spring campaign 1st September 2022 /

Jetstar dangles free flights in spring campaign

Jetstar has kicked off its spring sale campaign with flights starting from $29 on domestic routes such as Christchurch to Wellington.


Tourism NZ returns to global campaigning with ‘If You Seek’ 17th August 2022 /

Tourism NZ returns to global campaigning with ‘If You Seek’

It is the first worldwide promotion from the agency in two years.


AirAsia launches 20% off flights campaign 9th August 2022 /

AirAsia launches 20% off flights campaign

AirAsia has launched a campaign to rekindle travellers’ wanderlust to more than 120 destinations, including New Zealand.


TNZ’s ‘So hot right now’ campaign most successful domestic promo 5th August 2022 /

TNZ’s ‘So hot right now’ campaign most successful domestic promo

Tourism New Zealand says its So hot right now winter campaign is its most successful domestic promotion to date.


Hawke’s Bay, Dunedin pioneer region-to-region campaign 26th July 2022 /

Hawke’s Bay, Dunedin pioneer region-to-region campaign

A pioneering collaboration between Hawke’s Bay and Dunedin invites people to rediscover the regions.


‘Wellington Effect’ promoted for work, life, and play 19th July 2022 /

‘Wellington Effect’ promoted for work, life, and play

WellingtonNZ has kicked off a new campaign showcasing the best of Wellington’s businesses in an effort to attract people to the destination to work, live, and play.