TIA chief executive Chris RobertsThe latest State of the New Zealand Tourism Industry report, authored by Wellington Institute of Technology research and tourism lecturer Jamie Smiler, was released…
Wellington: All-round capital city
Jesse Mulligan discovers the joys of Wellington’s suburban scene.Think of Wellington and you probably picture Cuba St, Te Papa or the Beehive. But New Zealand’s harbour capital has an e…
Wayfarer executive travel TV show being broadcast on Sky News Australia Business Channel
Wayfarer, which is produced by The Intermedia Group (TIG) and Big Un Limited (ASX:BIG), is now being broadcast after BIG entered into a partnership agreement with Australian News Channel Pty Ltd (A…
Keeping cool for the Kiwi summer
Jane Jurgens finds the coolest places to hang out in New Zealand’s hottest summer destinations.GisborneOutside the New Year period, when thousands flock to the eastern-most point of the North…
Opononi: Harbouring attractions
The most famous inhabitant of Opononi is no more but Elisabeth Easther discovers that it still has plenty to appeal to visitors.In 1956, a catchy little tune was released about Opo the Friendly Dol…
Peter Lyons: Two fat cockroaches, gentrification and a 1kg steak – welcome to Sydney
Just watching two fat cockroaches saunter up my hotel room wall. It’s the type of surreal vision you generally associate with a lengthy alcohol binge.Mind you, the hotel is cheap. The general…
Hawke’s Bay: Break the cycle with a tipple
A 110km bicycle ride’s a breeze when it’s topped up with a wine or three, writes Katrina Johns.A three-day leisurely cycling tour through some of the best wineries Hawke’s Bay has…
Tourism Australia May Bring Back Crocodile Dundee, This Time With a Super Bowl Ad
Will it be a new Crocodile Dundee movie or a Tourism Australia marketing campaign that possibly includes a Super Bowl ad?The Brisbane Times reported this week that Australian actor and official Aus…
Jack Stein was Born to Cook
Jack Stein’s genes may have destined him to become a chef but his upbringing also made travelling a way of life, writes Stephanie Holmes.Western Australia’s Margaret River region has be…
Price takes up chief marketing role with bmi
bmi has appointed Antony Price as director marketing & customer with immediate effect.Based at the airline’s East Midlands hub and reporting to airline chief commercial officer Jochen Sch…