Growth through partnership
The Government’s recent release of New Zealand’s Tourism Policy Statement marks an important step forward…
Author Nicola Greenwell
G’day neighbours …
A year ago, we celebrated the return of international flights to Hamilton Airport: Jetstar launched…
Growth meets uncertainty
Waikato has been front and centre over recent weeks, with Hamilton & Waikato Tourism helping…
Tourism’s economic impact
Each year, Statistics New Zealand releases the Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) – the most comprehensive…
Investment for Economic Growth
Proposed changes to local government and national funding settings are creating renewed uncertainty for the…
Shoulder seasons matter
Encouraging visitors to travel to New Zealand’s regions outside the traditional summer peak is not just…
Small towns, big welcomes
As warm days and light-filled evenings return, the team at Hamilton & Waikato Tourism continue…
Signature events to soar
The fanfare of Fieldays, beauty of Balloons Over Waikato and harmony of Hamilton Arts Festival…
Waikato starts with us
We often think of tourism as something that happens when people arrive from somewhere else…
Building lifelong careers in tourism
When you ask a parent what career they hope their child will pursue, you’ll often…
Business events booming
When we think of tourism, leisure travellers often come to mind – families at Raglan,…
Flying the flag
Promoting the mighty Waikato is more than our clever marketing campaigns and stunning images –…
Hamilton takes off (again)
It has been 13 years since an international flight lifted off from Hamilton Airport –…
Get lost in the Waikato
We’ve taken a bold and cheeky approach with our latest domestic marketing campaign, designed to…
Waikato’s Role in Tourism Growth
The tourism industry was abuzz with the appointment of Louise Upston as minister of Tourism…
Events provide benefits
Over the years, Waikato has firmly established itself as a premier destination for events, from…