New Zealand DIY Deals
Avanti and Tourism New Zealand launched a DIY adventure campaign offering customizable itineraries, insider discounts, advisor contests and client rewards — the promotion runs with special offers through April 30, 2026 (travelandtourworld.com) (travelprofessionalnews.com). The push is part of a wider Tourism NZ strategy targeting European working holidaymakers living in Australia as the adventure sector—now a $1.16 trillion market—keeps growing (travelandtourworld.com) (travelandtourworld.com).
Avanti Destinations is a B2B‑only independent FIT operator headquartered in Portland, Oregon, that sells exclusively through travel advisors. (travelmarketreport.com)) The advisor incentive attached to the push awards US gift cards of $300, $150 and $50 to the top three sellers and requires winning bookings to include a minimum of three hotel nights. (insidertravelreport.com)) The repeat‑client offer gives $150 off New Zealand bookings of three nights or more to guests who purchased at least $3,000 of Avanti land services in the prior 12 months, with the discounted travel window open through Dec. 31, 2026. (travelmarketreport.com)) Tourism New Zealand’s market data show Australia made up about 44% of international arrivals in the year ending May 2025, a share that helps explain the agency’s concentrated efforts across the Tasman. (tourismnewzealand.com)) Reporting on the campaign says Tourism New Zealand is activating short‑haul channels and influencer content on platforms including TikTok and Meta, prioritising departures from New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland to convert travellers already in Australia. (insidetourism.com)) The Avanti partnership sits alongside Tourism New Zealand’s four‑year strategy to grow year‑round and off‑peak arrivals by converting “active considerers” into bookings through targeted market activity. (tourismnewzealand.com))
