Expedia.co.nz wins New Zealand travel awards
The world’s largest online travel company, Expedia.co.nz, has been voted by industry peers as the best Online Travel Company of the Year at the recent Travel Digest 2011 Industry Awards.
Expedia.co.nz was recognised as the best of the best in the New Zealand travel industry, based on a potential 6,000[1]industry reader nominations.
The Travel Digest Industry Awards, now in its fourth yearis awarded byTravel Digest, New Zealand’s leading monthly travel industry magazine, which has been published since 1980.
The awards recognise a number of leading travel providers, including the best airline, hotel and travel agent. Read more
Dollar dazzlers: Top 10 best-value overseas destinations for Kiwi travellers revealed
The Expedia BNZ Travellers’ Foreign Currency Rankings* help
Kiwis find the best value for money in every corner of the globe
With the Rugby World Cup over, now is the time for Kiwi travellers to think about their next overseas holiday, where they can bask in the glory of their World Cup win. And, with the recent performance of the New Zealand Dollar and unbelievable travel deals, an overseas trip doesn’t have to be just a dream. Read more
Neighbouring rivalry fierce but Australia still next best option for proud Kiwis
One in six Kiwis support the Wallabies as their ‘second’ Rugby World Cup team
They may be bitter rivals on the rugby field but Kiwis have demonstrated their fondness for Australia with 17% supporting the Wallabies as their second team and picking it as one of the rugby nations they’d most like to visit, according to the latest survey by online travel company Expedia.co.nz.
The nationwide survey* reveals that, apart from our beloved All Blacks, Kiwis would rather support their trans-Tasman rival than any other country in the Rugby World Cup.
Australia was followed closely by England (14%), Ireland (13%) and South Africa (12%), however, 25% of New Zealanders actually refused to choose another team. Read more
Work and location no barrier for Kiwis when it comes to celebrating the Rugby World Cup Final
Almost one in four Kiwis reveal they will take a ‘sickie’ or are contemplating taking a ‘sickie’ the day after the Rugby World Cup final game
Kiwis aren’t letting work commitments or distance get in the way of their plans to celebrate the Rugby World Cup grand final in style, according to the latest survey carried out by online travel company Expedia.co.nz
The nationwide survey* reveals Kiwis across the country plan to extend Rugby World Cup celebrations long after the final whistle. And, it seems Kiwis are happy to run the risk of annoying their boss and sending themselves to the ‘sin bin’ to do so. Read more
Kiwis picky when it comes to the perfect travel partners
Only 3% of Kiwis say they would travel with every one of their Facebook friends
Every day, Kiwis share their latest news, personal opinions and photos with their Facebook ‘friends’, however when it comes to packing their bags and sharing a travel experience, Kiwis are much more selective.
To coincide with the launch of its FriendTrips Facebook competition, Expedia.co.nz asked New Zealand Facebook users*, who have an average of 130 friends**, how many of their Facebook ‘friends’ they would travel with. Almost half (49 per cent) said that they would only travel with between one and 10 per cent of their friends, which on average, is up to 13 friends. Read more
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