DUBAI
“IT WAS ENCOURAGING TO SEE THE DEVELOPMENTS TAKING PLACE IN CHRISTCHURCH AFTER THE
EARTHQUAKE TRAGEDY” BRIAN HAWE, PRODUCT MANAGER, 1ST CLASS HOLIDAYS
NZ visitor numbers rise for AAT Kings
AAT Kings has launched new all-in-one 2013/14 New Zealand Guided Tours. The selection includes 17 First Choice and Best Buys guided tours of between eight and 21 days long, covering both the North and South Islands, as well as four new Guided Expeditions: the 10-day Contrasts of New Zealand; 14-day Southern Spirit; 18-day Essence of New Zealand; and 21-day Spirit of New Zealand. Also featured are four new short breaks,
between four and seven days, covering many cultural and scenic hotspots like Auckland, the Bay of Islands, Milford Sound, Queenstown and Rotorua. AAT Kings also offers 'Included Choices'
to its First Choice Guided Expeditions, giving travellers an included experience, accommodation or dining option at selected locations. All AAT Kings’ New Zealand Guided Expeditions include VIP entry to major sights, exclusive sightseeing,
cultural
experiences, a professional tour leader and local guides and experts, breakfast daily,
several accommodation, all
evening hotel
transport by luxury air-conditioned coach and airport transfers.
meals, porterage,
The 2013/14 New Zealand Guided Tours brochure also features an early payment discount of up to 10%, offered on Guided Expeditions of five days or more. The UK market is performing strongly
for AAT Kings New Zealand, according to Head of Sales David Gendle. “The past year has seen an increase of more than 60% in UK passengers on our First Choice products and an increase of more than 20% in our Best Buys guided touring passenger numbers.
ZIP INTO QUEENSTOWN
Bungy jumping pioneers A J Hackett, which operates the world’s third highest bungy jump, has opened a three-lane 134-metre zip wire that can accommodate up to six people travelling at speeds of up to 60 kmh. The attraction is located beside the Kawaru River, which drains Lake Wakatipu in northwestern Otago. At the bottom of the line, riders are rotated 180 degrees and returned to the launch point.
Bungy.co.nz
“Traditionally, the UK trade has sold more Best Buys due to the lower cost so it’s interesting to see the uptake in our premium product at a time when the New Zealand dollar is so strong. "Agents and travellers are clearly
recognising the benefits of our value-for- money New Zealand holidays with authentic, cultural experiences and extras. We expect growth to continue with our 2013/14 touring programme,”
www.aatkings.com
Queenstown is on commission
AGENTS can earn 20% commission from a selection of boutique tourism products in Queenstown, which are marketed under the
Wakatipu
Collection brand. Said founder Jo Weir: “One of the benefits of joint marketing with the Wakatipu Collection is that we offer a complementary range of experiences and products. This means that agents can satisfy most of their clients’ Queenstown holiday requirements.” Membership
of the Wakatipu
Collection is limited to one product per category. Members include Remarkable Golf Tours; Queenstown Transport; Body Sanctum day spa; Queenstown Bike Tours; the 96-room Shotover Lodge; and Heli Tours.
Wakatipucollection.co.nz
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TRENZ NEWS Round up...
TRENZ IS A 1ST CLASS SHOW: Brian Hawe, Product Manager for 1st Class Holidays was full of praise for TRENZ and is optimistic about ex-UK tourism numbers for 2014. “TRENZ 2013 was a well hosted,
worthwhile and profi table event with a diverse range of product and suppliers eager to showcase their offers. "There was a refreshing air of optimism returning to the region and it was encouraging to see the developments that have already taken place in Christchurch after the tragedy of the earthquakes, with several new openings planned this year. “I think that there is every reason to
believe that the market will improve from the UK for 2014, especially with the help of the additional marketing funding announced at the show.”
1stclassholidays.com
HAND TO MOUTH IN EASTLAND: Tourism Eastland, which covers the easternmost region of NZ centred on the town of Gisborne in the North Island, offers two unique soft adventure attractions unavailable anywhere else in NZ. Traditionally associated with the Cayman
Islands, hand-feeding of stingrays in the Pacifi c is offered in Gisborne. On offer in the place where Captain Cook
fi rst spotted NZ from his ship The Endeavour is shark cage diving. The Eastland region also contains
the 5,748ft Mt Hikurangi, a place of great signifi cance in Maori legend, the Eastwoodhill National Arboretum, and is New Zealand’s third-largest wine-growing area.
Gisbornenz.com
EXPERIENCE THE TRILOGY: Three of the leading tourist attractions linked to The Hobbit movies in North Island have joined together to create a special package called 'Experience the Trilogy'. This attraction pass covers admission to the Hobbiton Movie Set (also used in L
ord
of the Rings) near Matamata, Waitomo Caves and the Te Puia Maori cultural centre near Rotorua. Tickets cost $277 (£145) per adult and $128 (£67) per child.
waitomo.com/experience-the-trilogy
TNZ & CHRIS SISARICH
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