Regional tourism highlights: September

The South Island is the focus of a new Tourism New Zealand campaign this month, promoting the south as a popular tourism destination for Australians in autumn.

At the end of each month, we bring you regional tourism highlights so you can stay up-to-date with airline, travel, and tourism news from around New Zealand.

This month, the news has centred around growth, growth, and more growth. Or should we say boom?! As the tourism industry grows, so do the job opportunities, infrastructure demands, and funding requirements.

Here are the top regional tourism stories from September.

It’s never been a better time to enter a tourism career in New Zealand

While this isn’t strictly regional news, it’s important news for those living outside NZ’s major cities. The tourism industry is thriving around the country and it’s never been a better time to pursue a tourism career.

Tourism funding will benefit regions

In case you missed last week’s article, the government announced a further $19.6 million for tourism infrastructure around the country, such as car parks and public toilets.

Campaign promotes the South in autumn

The South Island is the focus of a new Tourism New Zealand marketing campaign encouraging Australians to visit the South in autumn.

Hawke’s Bay Tourism scoops national award

The regional tourism organisation received the MBIE Industry Alignment Award at the 2018 New Zealand Tourism Awards in Christchurch.

Air New Zealand calls for new Central Otago Airport

Could a new airport be on the cards in Central Otago? Air New Zealand believes an additional airport in the region is needed to accommodate growing visitor numbers.

That’s all for this month. We’ll be back at the end of October with more regional tourism updates.

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