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Rewards on every room as Air New Zealand and Expedia team up
On March 22, 2017 at 02:54 AM
Air New Zealand is expanding its digital travel retail experience with a new Expedia partnership, giving customers streamlined access to Expedia’s unrivalled selection of hotels at discounted rates when they book their flight and room together on the airline’s website.
From today, customers booking a flight on the airline’s website can access additional hotel discounts, with all properties backed by Expedia’s Price Match. Airpoints™ members will also earn Airpoints Dollars™ on their stay, with a launch offer of triple Airpoints Dollars until 21 April 2017. Read more
KIWIS PREFER ‘AU NATURALE’ WHEN PREPARING FOR A BEACH HOLIDAY
On June 08, 2016 at 11:03 PM
· Kiwis among most low maintenance beach holidaymakers globally
· Only 11% of Kiwis said they would wax in order to get beach ready
· 12% of Kiwis admit to going nude at the beach
Auckland, New Zealand, 09 June, 2016: As many Kiwis start getting ready for their northern hemisphere summer sojourns, Expedia.co.nz™ has released findings from its annual Flip Flop Report, which confirms New Zealand is one of the most relaxed, low maintenance nationalities in the world, when it comes to beach holiday habits. Read more
TRAVELLING TRIBES: MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOLIDAYS NOW MAINSTREAM
On March 22, 2016 at 03:46 AM
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TRAVELLING TRIBES: MULTI-GENERATIONAL HOLIDAYS NOW MAINSTREAM
Auckland, New Zealand, 22 March, 2016 – Expedia.co.nz has today released further findings from its annual State of the Nation report, revealing New Zealanders are increasingly embracing multi-generational travel, seeing it as an opportunity to spend quality time with the whole family - not just a chance for a free trip from the oldies and a helping hand with the kids.
In the lead up to the Easter holidays, Expedia is seeing searches for family hotel rooms increase more than 55% year-on-year*, as more than two in five (40%) of Kiwi travellers report they have been on holiday with more than one generation of their family in the last two years. This figure rises to 45% among Kiwi parents**. Read more
MEDIA RELEASE NEW ZEALANDERS AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST HOLIDAY-DEPRIVE New Zealanders given 20 days off and take 15, down from 2014; South Korean workers retain ranking as world’s most vacation deprived followed by Japanese
On February 14, 2016 at 11:55 PM
MEDIA RELEASE
NEW ZEALANDERS AMONG THE WORLD’S MOST HOLIDAY-DEPRIVE
New Zealanders given 20 days off and take 15, down from 2014;
South Korean workers retain ranking as world’s most vacation deprived followed by Japanese
Auckland, New Zealand, January 26, 2016– Expedia® has released the results of its annual 2015 Vacation Deprivation® study. In its 15th year, the study surveyed 9,273 employed adults across 26 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and South America.
The 2015 report found that worldwide, the median number of paid vacation days available to workers is just under 25 days per year, in addition to public holidays. Collectively, workers take about 20 of them, leaving 20% unused. Read more
Expedia Passenger Preferences Index Study shows how Kiwis fly compared to travellers worldwide
On February 14, 2016 at 11:48 PM
Expedia Passenger Preferences Index
Study shows how Kiwis fly compared to travellers worldwide
Auckland, New Zealand, 4 February, 2016 – Expedia.com®, one of the world's largest full service online travel sites1, has released the results of the Expedia Passenger Preferences Index, a worldwide study that examines the preferences and behaviours of fliers on a country-by-country basis. The study was conducted on behalf of Expedia(R) by Northstar, a globally integrated strategic insights consulting firm and surveyed 11,026 travellers across 22 countries in Asia Pacific, Europe, North America and South America. Read more
The World’s Best-Reviewed Hotels: Expedia.com Releases 2015 Insiders’ Select List
On January 22, 2016 at 02:04 AM
The World’s Best-Reviewed Hotels:
Expedia.com Releases 2015 Insiders’ Select List
Four New Zealand properties featured among 650 global properties named to the annual elite list, resulting from two million+ guest review
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, September 2, 2015 – Expedia.com®, one of the world’s largest full-service online travel sites*, has released the New Zealand results of the Expedia® 2015 Insiders’ Select® rankings, an annual crowd-sourced list of the world’s best-reviewed hotels. Read more
GAME ON: THE RISE OF SPORTS TOURISM
On January 21, 2016 at 11:01 PM
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GAME ON: THE RISE OF SPORTS TOURISM
· More than one in four Kiwis (28%) plan to cheer on a New Zealand sports team overseas in the next 12 to 24 months
· Almost half (48%) of Kiwis will combine a multi-destination holiday with watching their favourite sports team at a major international tournament
With the rugby currently underway in England and less than a year until the summer games in Brazil, fans around the world are gearing up for some of the biggest and best international events on the sporting calendar. Read more
DESIRE FOR QUALITY FAMILY TIME KEEPS THE KIWI HOLIDAY DREAM ALIVE
On January 21, 2016 at 10:56 PM
Media Release
15 October 2015
DESIRE FOR QUALITY FAMILY TIME KEEPS THE
KIWI HOLIDAY DREAM ALIVE
Expedia.co.nz study shows savvy parents are finding smart savings to make travel a reality
14 October, 2015: Concerns about the economy and the rising cost of living, may be forcing Kiwis to tighten their belts, but that doesn’t mean it’s necessarily impacting on family travel plans. Read more
UNSTOPPABLE KIWI TRAVELLERS - MOVE OVER MAINSTREAM, KIWIS ARE AFTER THE UNIQUE AND UNSPOILED
On December 03, 2015 at 04:52 AM
Auckland, New Zealand, 26 November, 2015 – The Expedia.co.nz brand’s annual ‘State of the Nation’ report, released today, reveals how passionate Kiwis get out there and explore the world as well as what they look for when planning their next holiday, which goes far beyond good shopping opportunities and having a pool or beach close by.
Expedia’s report found New Zealand is a nation of travel aficionados who use Bucket Lists to keep their travel dreams on track:
· More than nine in ten (93%) Kiwis, over 18, have been overseas
· Seven in ten (69%) have explored a different country in the past two years Read more
The Expedia® Value Tracker reveals top international destinations for New Zealand travellers
On August 11, 2015 at 02:54 AM
11 August 2015
Media Release
The Expedia® Value Tracker reveals top international destinations
for New Zealand travellers
· Of Kiwi favourites, Australia offers best value for money
· South America and Russia lead the way in affordability
As the Kiwi dollar struggles against some of the world’s major currencies, and holidays on home-soil grow in appeal for many, the Expedia Value Tracker, out today, reveals the overseas destinations offering the best value for money for travellers. Read more
Call us Loyal: We’re in it to win
On May 12, 2015 at 10:05 PM
Savvy Kiwis love loyalty programs
- New research reveals 82 per cent of New Zealanders are fans of rewards programs
- 53 per cent of New Zealanders belong to at least one travel loyalty program
New Zealanders are passionate about making their hard-earned dollars go further, with new research out today revealing 82 per cent are fans of reward programs and 44 per cent of respondents highlighting travel rewards as most valuable.
Half the population (53%) says they are currently using travel loyalty programs in a bid to make their travel dreams a reality, with an estimated 8.2 million travel loyalty memberships registered across the country[1]. Read more
Health, Happiness and Holidays: The Kiwi New Year’s Resolution
On February 17, 2015 at 11:53 PM
Media Release
Tuesday 13 January 2015
Health, Happiness and Holidays: The Kiwi New Year’s Resolution
Expedia Vacation Deprivation Report reveals Kiwis striking work-wellbeing balance
- Study shows a 5% decline in the number of Kiwis feeling vacation deprived
- Kiwis still abandoning hard-earned annual leave – taking only 17 out of 20 days
- Holiday wellbeing benefits revealed: health, happiness, better relationships
Expedia.co.nzhas released its annual ‘Vacation Deprivation’ report showing Kiwis have an improved sense of vacation satisfaction while front-footing an emerging global trend directly correlating personal wellbeing with holidays taken. Read more
Roaming Kiwis: taking flight younger, going farther and ticking off bucket list fast
On February 17, 2015 at 11:50 PM
Media Release
Tuesday 11 November 2014
Roaming Kiwis: taking flight younger, going farther and ticking off bucket list fast
Expedia ‘State of the Nation’ travel report reveals changing trends
- Kiwi kids taking flight sooner and more often than their parents
- City slickers vs country counterparts in the battle of the boarding pass
- Pacific Islands and Australia make way for North America on family hot spot lists
Expedia.co.nztoday released its inaugural ‘State of the Nation’ report, delving deep into the behaviour of New Zealand travellers, stacking up urban versus rural Kiwis, putting family travel and bucket lists under the microscope. Read more
‘Plugged in’ travel takes off
On February 17, 2015 at 11:46 PM
Media Release
Thursday 16 October
‘Plugged in’ travel takes off
Expedia Mobile Index reveals device dependency amongst Kiwis
- Public speakerphone calls considered most offensive mobile etiquette violation
- ‘Always on’ trend sees work devices join users on leisure vacations
- Complimentary Wi-Fi considered top hotel perk
Expediaand Egencia today released the collaborative 2014 Global Mobile Index report, a study of mobile-device-related behaviours and preferences among leisure and business travellers. The study revealedthe deep dependence on mobile devices defined as a smartphone, tablet, e-reader, laptop or smartwatch. Read more
Expedia Launches New Tablet App that Reimagines Search
On February 17, 2015 at 11:41 PM
Expedia Launches New Tablet App that Reimagines Search
New Expedia Tablet App Introduces Industry-First Combined Hotel and Flight Search,
Integrates Personalised Travel Data Across Multiple Devices
AUCKLAND, New Zealand, September 4, 2014– Expedia.com, one of the world's largest full service online travel sites*, today released the all-new Expedia app for tablets. It is available for free download from the App Store and Google Play.
Kiwis missing out on significant travel savings
On February 17, 2015 at 11:37 PM
Media Release
8 August 2014
Kiwis missing out on significant travel savings
- Deal-driven Kiwis motivated by price yet missing out on significant savings
- Kiwi baby boomers saving more than others by embracing hotel and flight combination deals
- Expedia’s insider tip – Bundling flight and hotel together is key to stretching holiday funds further
New Zealand is renowned for being a nation of savvy travellers yet research from Expediareleased today reveals an astounding 78% of Kiwis may be missing out on possible triple-digit savings when booking their travel. Read more
Sun and sand key to Kiwi happiness
On February 17, 2015 at 11:26 PM
Media Release
Tuesday 15 July
Sun and sand key to Kiwi happiness
Expedia Fly and Flop Report uncovers how much Kiwis really love the beach
- Beach holidays seen as necessity rather than a luxury
- Double digit increase in Kiwis taking beach vacations – up more than a quarter
- Kiwi’s willing to give up their morning coffee for more sun and sand
Sunny, sandy beach breaks have been revealed as a key ingredient to unlocking Kiwi bliss. Expedia’s annual Fly and Flop Report shows 60% of Kiwis believe that taking a beach holiday strongly influences their happiness. Read more
Deal Hunting + Savings Plan = Winning Holiay Formula For Kiwis
On June 17, 2014 at 06:22 AM
DEAL HUNTING + SAVINGS PLAN = WINNING HOLIDAY FORMULA FOR KIWIS
Expedia global ‘Holiday Spending Index’ lifts the lid on holiday spending habits
- Almost half of Kiwis save for their entire holiday in advance
- Dedicated savings plans factor highly in Kiwi holiday preparation
- Kiwis in top 1/3 of nationalities hungry for holiday deals
Expedia’s new Holiday Spending Index report has revealed New Zealanders to be among the world’s most cost-conscious and savings orientated holiday makers with nearly one in five (18%) having a dedicated holiday savings fund. Read more
Adventurous Kiwis get ‘out there’ on holiday
On May 13, 2014 at 06:34 AM
Adventurous Kiwis get ‘out there’ on holiday
Expedia report sheds light on holiday extroversion habits
- Shyness not a problem – holiday goers cut loose in social settings
- Kiwis most adventurous with food & drink, socialising and culture related activities
Expedia’s new Out There report reveals 65% of Kiwis say they behave more extrovertly while on holiday with more than a quarter (28%) saying they are stress-free on holiday and can really let their hair down. Read more
Expedia takes you to the unexpected with new campaign via DDB Sydney
On March 18, 2014 at 01:58 AM
Every great travel adventure features an epiphany; the moment when it dawns on you that you’ve stepped out of your comfort zone and into something truly unexpected. Expedia, the world’s largest online travel agency, draws inspiration from these moments in a new integrated campaign from DDB Sydney.
A continuation of Expedia’s brand promise - ‘out there starts here’ - the TVC (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jlv69DsMbRw) puts the viewer in the mind of a woman discovering her inner cowgirl in a moment of clarity, thanks to Expedia’s policy of ‘no booking fees’. Read more