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Tourism champion passes away
Neville Lobb, one of New Zealand’s pioneer tourism boosters, died in Tauranga on 22DEC, aged 91. Founder of Rotorua’s famed Polynesia Spa
attraction, Mr Lobb was the first person to head the National Travel Association, forerunner to the Travel Industry Federation.
Surprise for grieving family
A Tauranga widower and his six children have had a special Christmas delivered when they couldn't have needed it more.
Read the full postClipper Race yachts provide boost for Bay of Plenty tourism ¬
The eyes of the world will again be on Tauranga Harbour tomorrow – but this time for all the right reasons.
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Rob Fyfe reassures on London ops
In his latest message to Air New Zealand staff, CEO Rob Fyfe has responded to mounting concerns about the airline’s commitment to maintaining the NZ-London route. He says: “It’s no secret that we are struggling to make London profitable, just as our competitors are also struggling in this task, not just on London but on most ultra-long haul routes. Passenger numbers are flat at best and, when put against the backdrop of economic turmoil in Europe, any pick up in demand for long haul air travel from London looks unlikely in the foreseeable future.
Read the full postNew routes on the cards
In his latest message to Air New Zealand staff, CEO Rob Fyfe has confirmed that new routes are likely, given that the airline’s long haul schedule adjustments will result in aircraft availability.
Read the full postMakeover for PureGayNZ.com
New Zealand gay and lesbian tourism website and information site PureGayNZ.com has been refreshed to include user reviews, booking engine facilities with partners Bookit and Tourism Exchange as well as further integration with social media channels.
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