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Two new properties for Choice Hotels
Choice Hotels has added two new properties - the Comfort Inn Kauri Court in Palmerston North and the Quality Hotel on Fenton in Rotorua - to their nationwide chain. Choice Hotels General Manager, Sales and Marketing, Aileen Cobern says the two new properties are a welcome addition to Choice Hotel’s portfolio in New Zealand.
Read the full postRare white kiwi moves into nocturnal house
Manukura, the rare white kiwi, is now being housed in the nocturnal kiwi house at her Pukaha Mount Bruce home where she will soon be able to be seen by the public daily.
Read the full postPMR enjoys bumper spend in SEP
Palmerston North saw a 52% increase in the value of international card holder spending in SEP11 compared to SEP10, according to the latest Paymark retail data. The Paymark network accounts for over 75% of electronic transactions processed in NZ.
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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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