western markets – market update
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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. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
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 – 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.
Trade Engagement
Tourism New Zealand – CreativePartnership Standard Flash Banners
Qantas Luxury
Air Tahiti JV
Air New Zealand JV
Marketing Communications
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 AmericaCanada• 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