Sherpa guide scales Mount Everest for record 25th time
A Sherpa guide has scaled Mount Everest for the 25th time, breaking his own record for the most ascents of the world's highest peak. Kami Rita and 11 other Sherpa guides are the first group of climbers to reach the summit this year...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 8 May 2021 | 3:28 pm
What New Zealand tourism's South Island focus means for visitors
Yesterday the New Zealand government announced a $200 million boost for regional tourism to keep operators open and travel bubble ready.Along with a giant Kiwi and a surreal advertising pitch for Australian visitors, the support...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 7 May 2021 | 3:22 pm
Auckland Unlimited unfazed by South Island focus of new tourism spending, new cycle trail funding announced
Hard-hit South Island tourist regions have scooped up the bulk of government spending in a rescue package, with the allocation yet to be determined to what was a key international gateway; Auckland.Of 12 key points in a $200 million...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 7 May 2021 | 11:00 am
Covid 19 coronavirus: Government unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators
The Government has unveiled a $200 million support package for hard-hit tourism players to ensure their long-term transformation and, ultimately, their survival. Some businesses will be eligible for a $5000 grant to help them plan...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 6 May 2021 | 10:00 am
Tourism Industry Aotearoa survey: 4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost
Four out of every 10 tourism jobs in New Zealand were lost over the past year, a survey has found.The survey by Tourism Industry Aotearoa also found tourism businesses have on average seen their revenues cut almost in half.Respondents...
Source: nzherald.co.nz - Tourism & Leisure Industries | 5 May 2021 | 1:26 pm
