Māori tourism developing rangitahiThe growing strength of
Māori tourism ventures is being seen as a way to develop rangitahi, as well as providing experiences for visitors. More than 50 companies ready to take their business to the international market attended a recent trade day in Auckland pitched at inbound tour operators. Māori Tourism Board chair Dale Stephens said the tourism businesses, ranging from small operations to large companies, all wanted to get
Māori youth involved. "They are the future of the country, they have a real role to play in presenting New Zealand in a such a great light to visitors." Read more here.
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Abel Tasman National Park generates $1m revenue after record-breaking seasonA record number of visitors to the Abel Tasman National Park has generated more than $1 million revenue for the Department of Conservation for the first time. An estimated 228,000 people visited the park between July 2014 and June 2015, paying more than $1m in campground and hut fees. Read more here.
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New brand for cultural attractionOne of Bay of Plenty's largest Māori cultural tourist attraction has been given a brand make over. Te Puia and the New Zealand
Māori Arts and Crafts Institute have unveiled the organisation's new brand marks – the culmination of more than three years work to define and articulate the two legacies (cultural development and tourism) that make up the organisation. Read more here.
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Go-ahead for $200m Auckland waterfront hotelWork on a $200 million luxury hotel on Auckland's waterfront will start next year after the project was granted resource consent this week. Auckland Council's Panuku Development Auckland branch made the announcement
this morning. The building will be one of the largest Chinese investments in New Zealand infrastructure. The hotel - to be referred to as the Park Hyatt Auckland - will be managed by the world-renowned Hyatt Group and will be built with the help of the Fu Wah International Group, which announced its plans for the hotel in November. Read more here.
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CongratulationsTo Dale Stephens who was elected Chairperson of NZ Māori Tourism this week, and Dan Walker who was elected Deputy Chairperson.
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Māori Cultural feature in their popular summer issue during Dec/Jan/Feb. There will be a print run of 32,000 copies reaching over 500,000 travellers over the busy summer months. The issue also features a number of regions, a Walking/Hiking and Cycling Feature and a NZ Festivals & Events Feature. To find out more, email michelle@inflightpublish.co.nz
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