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Queenstown Prestige – Queenstown tourism providers join forces

Queenstown is already known as an adventure capital, but the South Island town also knows how to deliver at the luxurious end of travel experiences. To promote Queenstown as an indulgent resort to both national and global visitors, ten of Queenstown’s leading deluxe tourism providers have formed the alliance Queenstown Prestige.

Kawarau Jet and Southern Discoveries join forces in Queenstown

Two of the South Island’s big activity operators have announced they’ll join forces. Southern Discoveries has invested in a 50% shareholding in the world’s very first commercial; jet boat company, Kawarau Jet.

Rainbow Springs expansion to boost Rotorua’s tourism industry

One of Rotorua’s main tourism attractions, Rainbow Springs Wildlife Park, has announced that their $10-million expansion project is due to begin this month.

Visitor influx from South East Asia to South Island due to AirAsia X

This April AirAsia X launched its brand-new flights from Kuala Lumpur to Christchurch, and the service is now bringing visitors from South East Asia directly into Christchurch four times a week.

Sofitel Queenstown achieves Qualmark Exclusive rating

New Zealand’s small family of Exclusive Qualmark-rated properties has grown with Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa now ranking amongst New Zealand’s ten most luxurious places to stay.

China Southern Airlines picks up direct flights to Auckland

On 8 April 2011 one of the world’s biggest airlines, China Southern Airlines, checked in its first passengers for its inaugural flight on the brand-new route from Guangzhou to Auckland. It is expected that this new route will annually bring 25,000 more visitors from China to New Zealand.

High praise for Queenstown

This week, Queenstown had been highly praised by rugby superstars! Last years’ Super 14 champions, the South African Bulls, are training in Queenstown this week preparing for their test against the Crusaders on the weekend, and they highly rate the New Zealand city of Queenstown.

New Zealand ski season 2011 to be a success

The year 2010 was a record for the New Zealand ski industry as 15% more skiers and snowboarders crossed the Tasman to visit New Zealand ski areas. But the year 2011 promises to be even better!

Lodges of New Zealand launches unique gift registry

Lodges of New Zealand have just announced the launch of a distinctive gift registry service which will be available at some of New Zealand’s most exclusive lodges.

Meetings 2011 to be held in Rotorua

It has just been announced that this year’s Meetings will be held in Rotorua’s Energy Events Centre on 22 June and 23 June 2011.

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