Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are working together to
attract North American tourists into New Zealand during September
and October.
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand are working together to
attract North American tourists into New Zealand during September
and October.
The coming months will be a busy time for New Zealand with
85,000 international fans anticipated to follow the fortunes of
their teams throughout the country during the six week Tournament
but North Americans are being reminded there's plenty of room for
everyone in New Zealand this Spring.
Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand have launched a joint
campaign in the USA and Canada promoting spring in the South
Island. Air New Zealand is backing this up with a special
South Island Explorer Pass for travel from Los Angeles or San
Francisco to Nelson, Blenheim, Christchurch, Dunedin, or Queenstown
between August 13 and October 30. The fare includes three free
domestic stopovers, as well as a free stopover in Rarotonga.
Tourism New Zealand General Manager, Marketing Communications
Justin Watson says all visitors will receive a great kiwi welcome
this Spring.
"Whether visitors are after rest, relaxation, adventure or
adrenalin; New Zealand has it all with rich experiences to cater
for every taste.
"And, this year it is even more special thanks to a variety of
events and activities taking place in every pocket of New Zealand
in September and October as part of the largest national
celebration New Zealand has ever hosted - REAL New Zealand
Festival," he says.
The United States is New Zealand's third-largest international
tourism market with 188,150 arrivals for year ending June 2011, and
contributing NZD458.1m to New Zealand's economy.
In addition to the joint North American activity, Air New
Zealand is also offering two free domestic fares in conjunction
with return fares to New Zealand for travel from Japan between the
October 3 and 24 and from China between October 5 and 24.