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Western Markets – Market Update. The Past Year. USA – summer holding, off season the challenge Canada – holding with prospects for growth South America – soft with RWC affect coming through LOS – 4 th and 6 th largest holiday markets Brazil – a market for the future. Public Relations.
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The Past Year • USA – summer holding, off season the challenge • Canada – holding with prospects for growth • South America – soft with RWC affect coming through • LOS – 4th and 6th largest holiday markets • Brazil – a market for the future
Public Relations “New Zealand draws new interest with 'Hobbit‘” By Jayne Clark, USA TODAY MATAMATA, New Zealand–Ian Alexander remembers the day well. He was watching a rugby match on TV when a knock came at the door. He opened it to find a location scout seeking permission to film scenes from Lord of the Rings on his sprawling sheep farm.
Tourism New Zealand – Creative Marketing Communications Partnership Standard Flash Banners Qantas Luxury Air Tahiti JV Air New Zealand JV
Market Segments USA • Young Adventurers – 22-35 yrs • Hiking, outdoors & education • Independent Explorers – 45-60 yrs • Hiking & outdoors • Organised Tourers – 65+ yrs • Series coach & cruise
Key Focus - USA • The Hobbit • Harness the power of popular culture • Distribution • Consortia • Traditional & new distribution • Partnership for conversion • Business Events • Aviation solutions • United route launch • Dual & multi destination
Canada & South America Canada • Up-weighted Canadian activity • Extension of current programs – PR, search & paid media • Partnership work South America • Focus on Brazil & Chile • Early commitment to activity • Ongoing trade engagement • Education & youth
Opportunities • Value • Value conscious markets – incentives, wi-fi • Extra value – e.g. Groupon • Service – expectations have not droppe Attendees • Niche players • New Companies – MLT, REI, Solar • Old faces – new focus • DUA – Air New Zealand Holidays • Journese