Air New Zealand: The New Chief’s New Plan

Nikhil Ravishankar, Air New Zealand’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, has unveiled a comprehensive strategic reset designed to steer the national carrier through persistent operational headwinds and chart a course…

Air New Zealand: The New Chief’s New Plan

Nikhil Ravishankar, Air New Zealand’s newly appointed Chief Executive Officer, has unveiled a comprehensive "three-pillar reset" strategy designed to navigate the airline through its recent turbulence and chart a course…

Air New Zealand: The New Chief’s New Plan

A Challenging Ascent: The Preceding Period of Turbulence The period leading up to Nikhil Ravishankar’s appointment and the subsequent unveiling of his strategic reset was characterized by an unprecedented confluence…

Virgin Voyages Announces Strategic Return to Australian and New Zealand Markets with Key Sales Appointment

Virgin Voyages, the innovative adults-only cruise line renowned for its distinctive approach to sea travel, is making a significant return to the Australian and New Zealand markets. This strategic re-engagement…

Nikhil Ravishankar Takes Helm at Air New Zealand, Charting Course for an AI-Powered Future Amidst Persistent Industry Headwinds

Nikhil Ravishankar’s appointment as Chief Executive Officer of Air New Zealand in October marks an unconventional yet strategically significant shift for the national carrier, signaling a profound commitment to technological…

New Zealand Charts Ambitious Course for Cruise Tourism’s Future, While Australia Grapples with Stagnation

New Zealand is charting an ambitious and collaborative course for the future of its cruise tourism sector, underpinned by a robust strategy developed jointly by industry and government. Presented by…

New Zealand’s Cruise Strategy Charts a Course for 2040 Amidst Global Competition

New Zealand is demonstrating a robust commitment to the future of its cruise industry, underpinned by a collaborative strategy developed jointly by industry stakeholders and government entities, and championed by…

Air New Zealand Unveils Strategic Rebrand of Loyalty Ecosystem to Koru with New Elite Tiers and Enhanced Benefits

Air New Zealand has officially announced a comprehensive transformation of its loyalty infrastructure, signaling the end of the "Airpoints" era as a standalone brand and the birth of a unified…

Australian Cruisers Express Discontent Over Stagnant New Zealand Itineraries and Rising Costs

Recent data from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) has highlighted a significant decline in the number of Australian cruise passengers embarking on voyages to New Zealand. This downturn, attributed…

The Trans-Tasman Cruise Tide Recedes: New Zealand Faces Significant Decline in Australian Cruisers Amidst Shifting Industry Dynamics

The allure of New Zealand’s dramatic landscapes and vibrant cities as a cruise destination has waned considerably for Australian travellers. In 2023, approximately 133,000 Australians chose New Zealand as their…