Tourism New Zealand has launched a first-of-its-kind marketing campaign, sharing messages of inspiration and encouragement from the voices of New Zealand’s travel industry to their global partners.
‘Messages from New Zealand’ aims to connect and support the travel industry, ahead of international borders reopening.
“This campaign is unique because there is no immediate call to action,” says Andrew Waddel, General Manager Australia, Tourism New Zealand. “While international travel is restricted, we’re committed to showcasing New Zealand and keeping it fresh for Australian travel agents and their clients. Then, as we get closer to reopening, to help travel agents convert their clients’ desire into booking and visiting New Zealand.”
Messages from New Zealand runs until April 2021 and presents a themed video series of vignettes from tourism operators around New Zealand speaking directly to travel agents and answering the question: “If we could encourage your clients to look forward to one thing in New Zealand, what would it be?”
Over the next few months Australian travel agents will be introduced to operators from across the country. From sampling the unique flavours of craft beer at Emerson’s Brewery in Dunedin with Greg to exploring National Parks from the air, land, and sea, New Zealand’s warm and welcoming hosts will be showcasing the best experiences across the North and South Islands.
Alongside being introduced to our welcoming hosts in New Zealand, travel agents will also have the opportunity to tune into a monthly educational webinar, enter incentives and have the chance to join a virtual famil, with a full sensory experience they’ll see, hear, smell, and taste the flavours of New Zealand.
To support New Zealand trade partners in market, there are marketing campaign assets available for travel businesses to adapt for their own marketing channels.
Visit traveltrade.newzealand.com to view the first introduction to New Zealand’s Romance & Relaxation and sign up to 100% Pure New Zealand’s newsletter to be the first to hear about monthly activity.
IMAGE Kamana Lakehouse/Credit: Miles Holden/Tourism New Zealand
