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12-06-2025
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BARNZ Welcomes The Tourism Growth Roadmap – Agrees We've Got Work To Do To Rebuild Tourism
BARNZ welcomes the opportunity to work with government and industry to make sure New Zealand is a great choice for visitors and for the airlines who connect New Zealand to the world for travel and trade. Auckland, 12 June 2025 – The Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand (BARNZ) welcomes announcement of the Tourism Growth Roadmap by Minister of Tourism Louise Upston. 'It's great to see New Zealand setting a clear aspiration for tourism growth,' says Cath O'Brien, Executive Director of BARNZ. 'Tourism has long supported our economic growth as a nation. We need to work hard to make sure that New Zealand is a great choice for visitors, and for the airlines that bring them here. 'New Zealand has not yet recovered 2019 visitor numbers. Looking at our traditional busy summer season, air capacity to the New Zealand market grew by just 0.5% between New Zealand summer 2023 and 2024. Airlines are now finalising network plans for New Zealand summer 2025/26, and it's fair to say we still aren't seeing strong growth for international air services. We need to work as hard as we can to change this – for the economic health and prosperity of New Zealand and New Zealanders.' BARNZ welcomes the opportunity to work with government and industry to make sure New Zealand is a great choice for visitors and for the airlines who connect New Zealand to the world for travel and trade. 'Airlines operating to New Zealand are often operating at extremes of aircraft limits in making journey here,' says O'Brien. 'We need to make sure that our aviation system is open for business 24/7. One of the practical improvements we could make is to ensure Airways is able to provide air traffic control at New Zealand's long haul alternate RNZAF Ohakea at night. At present, Ohakea doesn't have air traffic control coverage around the clock. Without air traffic control at Ohakea, airlines have to carry huge amounts of extra jet fuel for services here – which might mean they can't sell all their seats in an effort to reduce weight. These sorts of limitations make flights to New Zealand a real commercial challenge. The rising cost for airlines to connect to New Zealand also needs to be considered. 'Between rising charges for the Auckland Airport rebuild, and increasing government levies for things like CAA, costs for airlines flying to New Zealand is rising like never before.' While the Commerce Commission has encouraged reduced increases in Auckland Airport charges this year and next, costs associated with Auckland Airport's Master Plan create further burden. 'It all adds up. Part of the solution for tourism growth is better aviation system cost control. At present airports, CAA, Airways and border agencies all increase costs one at a time – there's no oversight of the total cost for airlines flying here. We need to know what it costs airlines to fly here – and what the impact of further cost increases will be. The global tourism industry is a dynamic business. New Zealand needs to compete with the world to attract visitors – and we need to make sure we do this as well as we can. BARNZ welcomes the aspiration set out in the Tourism Growth Roadmap – BARNZ and its members are up for the recovery challenge.
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12-06-2025
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BARNZ Welcomes The Tourism Growth Roadmap – Agrees We've Got Work To Do To Rebuild Tourism
Press Release – BARNZ Auckland, 12 June 2025 – The Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand (BARNZ) welcomes announcement of the Tourism Growth Roadmap by Minister of Tourism Louise Upston. 'It's great to see New Zealand setting a clear aspiration for tourism growth,' says Cath O'Brien, Executive Director of BARNZ. 'Tourism has long supported our economic growth as a nation. We need to work hard to make sure that New Zealand is a great choice for visitors, and for the airlines that bring them here. 'New Zealand has not yet recovered 2019 visitor numbers. Looking at our traditional busy summer season, air capacity to the New Zealand market grew by just 0.5% between New Zealand summer 2023 and 2024. Airlines are now finalising network plans for New Zealand summer 2025/26, and it's fair to say we still aren't seeing strong growth for international air services. We need to work as hard as we can to change this – for the economic health and prosperity of New Zealand and New Zealanders.' BARNZ welcomes the opportunity to work with government and industry to make sure New Zealand is a great choice for visitors and for the airlines who connect New Zealand to the world for travel and trade. 'Airlines operating to New Zealand are often operating at extremes of aircraft limits in making journey here,' says O'Brien. 'We need to make sure that our aviation system is open for business 24/7. One of the practical improvements we could make is to ensure Airways is able to provide air traffic control at New Zealand's long haul alternate RNZAF Ohakea at night. At present, Ohakea doesn't have air traffic control coverage around the clock. Without air traffic control at Ohakea, airlines have to carry huge amounts of extra jet fuel for services here – which might mean they can't sell all their seats in an effort to reduce weight. These sorts of limitations make flights to New Zealand a real commercial challenge. The rising cost for airlines to connect to New Zealand also needs to be considered. 'Between rising charges for the Auckland Airport rebuild, and increasing government levies for things like CAA, costs for airlines flying to New Zealand is rising like never before.' While the Commerce Commission has encouraged reduced increases in Auckland Airport charges this year and next, costs associated with Auckland Airport's Master Plan create further burden. 'It all adds up. Part of the solution for tourism growth is better aviation system cost control. At present airports, CAA, Airways and border agencies all increase costs one at a time – there's no oversight of the total cost for airlines flying here. We need to know what it costs airlines to fly here – and what the impact of further cost increases will be. The global tourism industry is a dynamic business. New Zealand needs to compete with the world to attract visitors – and we need to make sure we do this as well as we can. BARNZ welcomes the aspiration set out in the Tourism Growth Roadmap – BARNZ and its members are up for the recovery challenge.
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12-06-2025
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BARNZ Welcomes The Tourism Growth Roadmap – Agrees We've Got Work To Do To Rebuild Tourism
Auckland, 12 June 2025 – The Board of Airline Representatives of New Zealand (BARNZ) welcomes announcement of the Tourism Growth Roadmap by Minister of Tourism Louise Upston. 'It's great to see New Zealand setting a clear aspiration for tourism growth,' says Cath O'Brien, Executive Director of BARNZ. 'Tourism has long supported our economic growth as a nation. We need to work hard to make sure that New Zealand is a great choice for visitors, and for the airlines that bring them here. 'New Zealand has not yet recovered 2019 visitor numbers. Looking at our traditional busy summer season, air capacity to the New Zealand market grew by just 0.5% between New Zealand summer 2023 and 2024. Airlines are now finalising network plans for New Zealand summer 2025/26, and it's fair to say we still aren't seeing strong growth for international air services. We need to work as hard as we can to change this – for the economic health and prosperity of New Zealand and New Zealanders.' BARNZ welcomes the opportunity to work with government and industry to make sure New Zealand is a great choice for visitors and for the airlines who connect New Zealand to the world for travel and trade. 'Airlines operating to New Zealand are often operating at extremes of aircraft limits in making journey here,' says O'Brien. 'We need to make sure that our aviation system is open for business 24/7. One of the practical improvements we could make is to ensure Airways is able to provide air traffic control at New Zealand's long haul alternate RNZAF Ohakea at night. At present, Ohakea doesn't have air traffic control coverage around the clock. Without air traffic control at Ohakea, airlines have to carry huge amounts of extra jet fuel for services here - which might mean they can't sell all their seats in an effort to reduce weight. These sorts of limitations make flights to New Zealand a real commercial challenge. The rising cost for airlines to connect to New Zealand also needs to be considered. 'Between rising charges for the Auckland Airport rebuild, and increasing government levies for things like CAA, costs for airlines flying to New Zealand is rising like never before.' While the Commerce Commission has encouraged reduced increases in Auckland Airport charges this year and next, costs associated with Auckland Airport's Master Plan create further burden. 'It all adds up. Part of the solution for tourism growth is better aviation system cost control. At present airports, CAA, Airways and border agencies all increase costs one at a time - there's no oversight of the total cost for airlines flying here. We need to know what it costs airlines to fly here - and what the impact of further cost increases will be. The global tourism industry is a dynamic business. New Zealand needs to compete with the world to attract visitors – and we need to make sure we do this as well as we can. BARNZ welcomes the aspiration set out in the Tourism Growth Roadmap – BARNZ and its members are up for the recovery challenge.
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11-06-2025
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TIA Celebrates Announcement Of Tourism Growth Roadmap And Is Ready To Get Going
Press Release – Tourism Industry Aotearoa Tourism Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the Government's announcement of the Tourism Growth Roadmap. 'We are thrilled to have a plan in place to support the tourism industry to grow its significant contribution to our economy, and help our industry to thrive,' says Rebecca Ingram, Chief Executive Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA). Ms Ingram notes the alignment of the seven announced workstreams within the Roadmap to the key actions identified in TIA's industry strategy Tourism 2050 – a Blueprint for Impact. 'The industry developed strategy launched in November 2023 and has formed the foundation of thinking and advocacy since. 'The Roadmap announced yesterday is a significant step forward and we look forward to working with government and government agencies to get stuck into the detail behind the workstreams and get this work underway. Included in the announcement made by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality in her opening address at MEETINGS 2025 in Auckland last night, was details of additional funding to attract overseas visitors. 'As part of the $35 million announced to deliver the Roadmap this year, it was great to see not only funding for international marketing, but also $3m to attract business events and $5m towards the Major Events fund. 'We know that events are a key stimulus to drive arrivals through traditionally quieter periods – this funding will help to attract highly valued visitors and will be music to the ears of many in the industry. Major and mega events are not easy to secure and this boost of funding will make a difference.' TIA looks forward to working with government on the workstreams over the coming months. Key Facts Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is Aotearoa New Zealand tourism's peak industry body. We are the only independent association that represents all sectors of the country's large and diverse tourism industry. TIA has about 1,200 member businesses from across the industry, ranging from small owner/operators to large publicly listed tourism corporates and international hotel chains. TIA leads implementation of the industry's Tourism Sustainability Commitment, which aims to see every tourism business in Aotearoa New Zealand contributing positively to our people and cultures, our environment and our economy. TIA delivers a comprehensive and diverse range of industry events including TRENZ, New Zealand Tourism Awards and Tourism Summit Aotearoa.
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10-06-2025
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TIA Celebrates Announcement Of Tourism Growth Roadmap And Is Ready To Get Going
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the Government's announcement of the Tourism Growth Roadmap. 'We are thrilled to have a plan in place to support the tourism industry to grow its significant contribution to our economy, and help our industry to thrive,' says Rebecca Ingram, Chief Executive Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA). Ms Ingram notes the alignment of the seven announced workstreams within the Roadmap to the key actions identified in TIA's industry strategy Tourism 2050 – a Blueprint for Impact. 'The industry developed strategy launched in November 2023 and has formed the foundation of thinking and advocacy since. 'The Roadmap announced yesterday is a significant step forward and we look forward to working with government and government agencies to get stuck into the detail behind the workstreams and get this work underway. Included in the announcement made by the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality in her opening address at MEETINGS 2025 in Auckland last night, was details of additional funding to attract overseas visitors. 'As part of the $35 million announced to deliver the Roadmap this year, it was great to see not only funding for international marketing, but also $3m to attract business events and $5m towards the Major Events fund. 'We know that events are a key stimulus to drive arrivals through traditionally quieter periods - this funding will help to attract highly valued visitors and will be music to the ears of many in the industry. Major and mega events are not easy to secure and this boost of funding will make a difference." TIA looks forward to working with government on the workstreams over the coming months. KEY FACTS Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is Aotearoa New Zealand tourism's peak industry body. We are the only independent association that represents all sectors of the country's large and diverse tourism industry. TIA has about 1,200 member businesses from across the industry, ranging from small owner/operators to large publicly listed tourism corporates and international hotel chains. TIA leads implementation of the industry's Tourism Sustainability Commitment, which aims to see every tourism business in Aotearoa New Zealand contributing positively to our people and cultures, our environment and our economy. TIA delivers a comprehensive and diverse range of industry events including TRENZ, New Zealand Tourism Awards and Tourism Summit Aotearoa.
