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Tourism continues to be a steady driver of economic growth across New Zealand.

Tourism Minister Mark Burton today congratulated the UK travel industry for their innovation and excellence in marketing New Zealand as a top tourism destination.

New Zealand will be on show at London’s prestigious Chelsea Flower Show for the first time next year.

Minister of Tourism Mark Burton says that the value film has added to New Zealand’s tourism sector is “difficult to overstate.”

148,420 visitors arrived in New Zealand in September of this year—the highest September figure on record, and an impressive nine percent increase on 2002.

New Zealand’s accommodation sector remained steady for the month of August--a clear indication that the tourism sector is well on the road to recovery in the post-SARS period.

Total visitor numbers in August increased two percent on 2002.

New Zealand has been voted the UK’s favourite holiday destination—three times in a row.

The results of today’s Accommodation Survey are a clear indication that the industry’s future is sound.

Minister for Industry and Regional Development Jim Anderton, and Minister of Tourism Mark Burton are welcoming the release of a joint study into the effects of tourism demand on water and sewerage infrastructure.

The Royal Albatross Centre on Dunedin’s Otago Peninsula today became the 1000th business to sign up to Qualmark, the tourism industry’s official quality assurance system.

The Tourism Research Council New Zealand’s (TRCNZ) latest forecasts show that the tourism sector is headed in the right direction, with visitor yield increasing at a rate nearly double that of visitor numbers

New Zealand’s profile as a desirable Japanese holiday destination has just gotten a real boost.

Whale Rider, New Zealand’s latest film sensation, premiered last night in Tokyo to an influential Japanese audience.

Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is encouraged by the results of Statistics New Zealand’s latest External Migration Survey.

Minister of Tourism Mark Burton is today welcoming Air New Zealand’s new Tasman Express service, which will offer travellers significantly reduced trans-Tasman fares.

Nelson, Northland, Wellington, Hawke’s Bay, and Taranaki will receive support and funding to develop cultural tourism in their region.

Statistics New Zealand’s latest external migration survey is a clear indication that New Zealand’s tourism sector is recovering from the impacts of the SARS virus.

News that Northland is to receive $2 million for a major tourism strategy is welcome indeed, says Minister of Tourism Mark Burton.

New Zealand’s tourism sector is about to get its own TV show.

New Plymouth MP Harry Duynhoven today presented a cheque for $75,000 on behalf of Tourism Minister Mark Burton to help fund the development of the ‘Glass Mountain’ interactive display at Puke Ariki in New Plymouth.

The tourism sector has made significant progress in the last two years in implementing the the New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2010.

Statistics New Zealand’s latest external migration figures show a five percent increase in visitor arrivals for April 2003.

New Zealand’s reputation as a hot destination is growing by the day.