(TAN): New Zealand considers India an important inbound tourism market and a 20-member delegation of New Zealand tour operators took part in the frontline training with 200 travel sellers across Mumbai and Delhi recently.
“India is an important market for us and one that has huge potential, with over 10 million people actively considering visiting,” said Angela Blair, Tourism New Zealand’s general manager, international. “Indian travellers often visit New Zealand in our shoulder seasons; Autumn and Spring providing a welcome boost during our quieter months. Our consumer research shows Indian visitors are looking for destinations that are family-friendly, have unique experiences, and beautiful landscapes and scenery. New Zealand can deliver on all those things.”
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The first Tourism New Zealand office in India was set up in 2003, Tourism New Zealand said in a news release. It has, over the years, rolled out several campaigns and partnerships with advocates, airlines and trade partners to build preference for destination New Zealand.
India is an important market for Tourism New Zealand and had demonstrated strong growth pre-Covid, with holiday arrivals doubling in 2015-2019 to reach 66,775 visitors in 2019.
