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is the nation’s largest city and the gateway where most New Zealand adventures begin. The city speculates that by 2021 the ‘visitor economy’ will be worth $7.2 billion annually. And thankfully Christchurch is slowly seeing a return in tourist numbers after the devastating earthquake of 2011 which ruined many city buildings, including its famous cathedral. Travel 2, among several tour operators that
report that the city is on the up, is now offering a number of new hotels in the Christchurch region, including Rydges and Novotel Latimer Square.
What’s new Airlines: Air New Zealand (airnewzealand.
co.uk) and Tourism New Zealand (newzealand. com) have agreed a NZ$20 million extension to their marketing partnership. The pair signed a Memorandum of Understanding last year to undertake joint marketing activity promoting travel to New Zealand in key international markets, including the UK. Qantas (
qantas.com.au) premium passengers passing through Queenstown Airport are now able to enjoy the benefi ts of their own airline lounge. The Manaia Lounge caters for up to 75
guests and offers views of the Remarkables. Features include ‘comfortable and stylish furnishings, dedicated bathrooms, free Wi-Fi, newspapers, hot and cold beverages including bar service, and freshly prepared food. Training: Tourism New Zealand (traveltrade.
newzealand.com) has launched its new trade website. As a key source of information to help travel sellers learn more about New Zealand and how to sell it, the site provides training tools and resources such as online modules and the 100% Pure New Zealand Specialist programme. Attractions: The Hollyford Track (hollyfordtrack.
“Suggest an escort – distances between attractions can be long, and half the enjoyment is the scenery, which you miss if you are concentrating on the road. Also, from an agent’s point of view, one call does it all. And
commissions are higher too” PETER TRAYNOR, GENERAL MANAGER, COLLETTE UK
com) wilderness experience in Fjordland National Park, has a new guided walk. The two-day ‘Ocean to Alps will only be available for trade bookings, with group sizes set at a maximum of 16 people. Skyline Rotorua’s (
skyline.co.nz/rotorua/new
gravity-ride) Zoom Ziplines has been launched at the attraction’s Mt Ngongotaha site. The attraction features a high-speed twin zipline that descends 385m down the side of the mountain. It also includes a unique 10-metre ‘Quickjump’ system, giving guests a ‘freefall experience’ from the landing platform. Hobbiton Movie Set (
hobbitontours.com) launched its ‘Evening Dinner Tours’ in June.
Guests experience the beauty of the Hobbiton
Movie Set at dusk with a guided tour through The Shire, before then moving through into the Green Dragon dining room and being
treated to a banquet feast fi t for a hobbit. Accommodation: The Lake Resort Cromwell (
lakeresort.co.nz), formerly Pisa Range Lake Resort, is the newest addition to the Heritage Boutique Collection. Set on the shores of Lake Dunstan in the South Island, the fi ve-star property with a purpose- built marina is seven minutes’ drive from Cromwell and 45 minutes’ drive from Queenstown. Queenstown’s Dairy Private Luxury Hotel has
been voted the world’s seventh best – and fi rst in New Zealand and the South Pacifi c – for exceptional service, by Trip Advisor. The Traveller’s Choice Best of 2014 also named the 13-room hotel as the best small hotel in New Zealand/South Pacifi c and13th best in the world. Room rates range from $395, with ski packages available in winter. Accor (
accor.com) has announced that it is adding
a Novotel hotel in New Plymouth to its portfolio next year. The $22-million Novotel New Plymouth will feature a mix of executive and studio rooms, one-bedroom apartments and a penthouse suite.
WALDORF - STADIUM -
APARTMENT HOTEL BRIT OMART - AUCKLAND
The Waldorf Apartment Group is one of New Zealand’s leading providers of quality furnished apartment hotels. Whether you plan to stay for a day, a week, a month or longer, our spacious furnished apartments will make you feel like you never left home.
Waldorf Stadium is the Waldorf Group’s premier apartment hotel in New Zealand. Situated in the heart of Auckland City, these luxury apartments are close to all of the attractions Auckland City has to offer.
• Self contained apartments • Full kitchen and laundry in room • Close to 24hr supermarket
• Central Auckland location • Continental breakfast available daily • Short walk to Britomart & waterfront
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