Check out the latest news and media releases from the Waikato Region
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Fewer New Zealanders have travelled to attend events around Aotearoa in the last year, with new research showing the impact of lockdowns on domestic travel.
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The Waikato region was one of two regions to record the largest market share increase for visitors over the past 12 months, reveals the latest Domestic Visitor Satisfaction research undertaken by Tourism Industry Aotearoa.
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It has now been confirmed Te Huia will take train passengers direct to The Strand Station in central Auckland on weekdays.
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New financial support will give organisers of large summer festivals greater certainty to proceed, with the government to shoulder the lion’s share of risk during planning stages.
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Skills shortages and career progression in the tourism and hospitality sector are the first priorities of the new Industry Transformation Plan being drawn up for tourism.
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The slight easing of border restrictions for some international travellers is a small step in the right direction but tourism operators need more certainty about the Government’s plans for reconnecting New Zealand with the world, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.
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Feast Waikato is off the table, to be replaced by a year-long banquet of foodie dates.
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Over 100 regional take-out options are now available under the relaunched ‘’Mighty Local” – a regional hub aimed at connecting Waikato residents with local businesses operating during Alert Levels 4, 3 and 2.
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$26.6 million confirmed for 31 Regional Tourism Organisations Tourism organisations to collaborate across regional boundaries to attract visitors Common themes of improved destination management, sustainable tourism, and collaboration with iwi
