Backpackers | Tourism Ticker https://www.tourismticker.com/tag/backpackers/ The Business of Tourism Mon, 28 Aug 2023 20:32:16 +0000 en-NZ hourly 1 212885728 Strategies for success: NZ backpacker industry converges on Te Pae https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/08/28/strategies-for-success-nz-backpacker-industry-converges-on-te-pae/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2023/08/28/strategies-for-success-nz-backpacker-industry-converges-on-te-pae/#respond Sun, 27 Aug 2023 19:30:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=121380 New Zealand's backpacker industry is making a steady recovery from the pandemic with some operators managing to hit pre-Covid levels but significant challenges remain.

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Ski fields, hostel partner for staff accommodation https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/05/25/ski-fields-hostel-partner-for-staff-accommodation/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/05/25/ski-fields-hostel-partner-for-staff-accommodation/#respond Tue, 24 May 2022 18:45:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=95725 Cardrona and Treble Cone have teamed up with Wānaka Backpackers Bothy to provide mountain staff accommodation for the 2022 winter ski season.

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Bumpy road ahead as hostels welcome return of WHVs https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/03/15/bumpy-road-ahead-as-hostels-welcome-return-of-whvs/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2022/03/15/bumpy-road-ahead-as-hostels-welcome-return-of-whvs/#respond Mon, 14 Mar 2022 18:45:00 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=91294 Despite the WHV scheme being back on the table, it will still be a rough year ahead for the hostel and youth sector, warns NZHA chair Brett Duncan.

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Residents evacuated in backpackers blaze https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/07/20/backpackers-blaze-damages-westport-hostel/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/07/20/backpackers-blaze-damages-westport-hostel/#respond Mon, 19 Jul 2021 19:55:24 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=78418 West Coast hostel Bazil's Backpackers and Surf School suffers major damage after a fire broke out overnight.

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Hostel operator goes into liquidation https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/24/hostel-operator-goes-into-liquidation/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/24/hostel-operator-goes-into-liquidation/#respond Tue, 23 Feb 2021 17:57:04 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=68997 Blenheim-based Diamond Hostel Limited has gone into liquidation.

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In-depth: Backpackers “dying” as closures wrack sector https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/05/in-depth-backpackers-dying-as-closures-wrack-market/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2021/02/05/in-depth-backpackers-dying-as-closures-wrack-market/#respond Thu, 04 Feb 2021 19:00:32 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=67617 Hostels are shutting their doors or being put up for sale as the market struggles without international visitors.

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Summer goal: Break even in hostels – Haka Tourism https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/09/summer-goal-break-even-haka-tourism/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/09/summer-goal-break-even-haka-tourism/#respond Sun, 08 Nov 2020 19:20:49 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62972 One of the hardest-hit parts of tourism is holding on for a quick rebound when international travel resumes.

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BYATA, TNZ sign memorandum of understanding https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/04/byata-tnz-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/11/04/byata-tnz-sign-memorandum-of-understanding/#respond Tue, 03 Nov 2020 17:50:06 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=62910 Under the memorandum, both organisations committed to jointly grow the value of international youth arrivals to New Zealand.

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Backpackers secures funding from council for ‘escape room’ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/06/05/napier-backpackers-secure-council-funding-for-escape-room/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/06/05/napier-backpackers-secure-council-funding-for-escape-room/#respond Thu, 04 Jun 2020 18:20:19 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=51239 Napier backpackers Archie’s Bunker has secured funding from the Napier City Council to turn part of its building into an 'escape room' in a bid to attract visitors.

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YHA to scale down for domestic market https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/05/21/yha-hostels-to-scale-down-for-domestic-market/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/05/21/yha-hostels-to-scale-down-for-domestic-market/#respond Wed, 20 May 2020 18:47:42 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=50123 YHA New Zealand is committing to retain its national network of hostels despite suffering significant financial pain following border closures and Covid-19 lockdown, says chief executive Mark Wells.

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England-Hall on backpackers and NZ’s visitor portfolio https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/04/16/england-hall-on-backpackers-and-nzs-visitor-portfolio/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2020/04/16/england-hall-on-backpackers-and-nzs-visitor-portfolio/#respond Wed, 15 Apr 2020 19:25:45 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=47259 New Zealand needs to build up a good mix of visitors in the recovery so the sector is less dependent on any single segment, says Tourism New Zealand chief executive Stephen England-Hall.

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Haka Tourism Group adds Ponsonby Lodge to portfolio https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/11/12/haka-tourism-group-adds-ponsonby-lodge-to-portfolio/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/11/12/haka-tourism-group-adds-ponsonby-lodge-to-portfolio/#respond Mon, 11 Nov 2019 19:46:23 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=37141 Ryan Sanders’ Haka Tourism Group has added an eighth property to its accommodation portfolio with the opening of Haka Lodge Ponsonby.

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Summer accommodation available at YHA Opoutere https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/10/17/summer-accommodation-available-at-yha-opoutere/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/10/17/summer-accommodation-available-at-yha-opoutere/#respond Wed, 16 Oct 2019 19:53:43 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=35531 Summer accommodation will be made available at the former YHA Opoutere, which has been handed over to the Wharekawa Adventure Education Trust by YHA New Zealand.

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How Australia is combating the tourism slowdown https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/08/19/what-australia-is-doing-to-combat-the-tourism-slowdown/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/08/19/what-australia-is-doing-to-combat-the-tourism-slowdown/#respond Sun, 18 Aug 2019 20:14:06 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=32037 The country is seeing a similar slowdown as NZ but is taking a different approach, particularly with the youth market.

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Haka Tourism looks to fill coffers with K’Rd lodge flip https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/06/11/haka-looks-to-fill-coffers-with-krd-lodge-flip/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/06/11/haka-looks-to-fill-coffers-with-krd-lodge-flip/#respond Mon, 10 Jun 2019 19:55:28 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=28929 The operator is aiming to have a nationwide network of 10 hotels and 10 lodges by 2025.

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Lake Tekapo’s new $9m YHA shepherds visitors https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/05/15/lake-tekapos-new-9m-yha-shepherds-visitors/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/05/15/lake-tekapos-new-9m-yha-shepherds-visitors/#respond Wed, 15 May 2019 01:25:07 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=28152 Lake Tekapo’s new $9m YHA has reported 85% occupancy in its first two weeks of trade.

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BYATA looks to the future https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/04/29/byata-looks-to-the-future/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/04/29/byata-looks-to-the-future/#respond Sun, 28 Apr 2019 23:30:47 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=27452 The evolution of the backpacker market and where it might go next is the backbone for discussion at this year’s annual Backpacker Youth & Adventure Tourism Association conference.

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Sanders wins one from Haka-heavy property portfolio sale https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/02/28/sanders-wins-one-from-haka-heavy-auckland-portfolio-sale/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2019/02/28/sanders-wins-one-from-haka-heavy-auckland-portfolio-sale/#respond Wed, 27 Feb 2019 23:27:33 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=25434 Haka Tourism Group has succeeded in its multi-million dollar bid to take ownership of its Auckland lodge.

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Angus’ getsmart wins global Hostelling International contract https://www.tourismticker.com/2018/11/27/anguss-getsmart-signs-hostelling-international-partnership/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2018/11/27/anguss-getsmart-signs-hostelling-international-partnership/#respond Mon, 26 Nov 2018 19:46:26 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=22422 Cristine Angus’s software development company, getsmart, has signed a global partnership agreement to provide tailored customer insight solutions for the International Youth Hostels Federation.

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BYATA 2018: TNZ pulls back from transient backpacker market https://www.tourismticker.com/2018/08/16/byata-2018-tnz-abandons-transient-aus-backpacker-market/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2018/08/16/byata-2018-tnz-abandons-transient-aus-backpacker-market/#respond Wed, 15 Aug 2018 23:54:34 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=17993 TNZ has refocused its backpacker strategy on the direct UK and German markets.

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BYATA 2018: Industry in “huge state of flux” – Sanders https://www.tourismticker.com/2018/08/15/byata-2018-industry-in-huge-state-of-flux-sanders/ https://www.tourismticker.com/2018/08/15/byata-2018-industry-in-huge-state-of-flux-sanders/#respond Tue, 14 Aug 2018 20:20:11 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=17963 The backpacker and wider tourism industry is in "a huge state of flux" and it was vital operators tackled complex issues together, an industry audience heard this morning.

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Social media campaign breaks backpacker barriers https://www.tourismticker.com/2017/10/02/social-media-campaign-breaks-backpacker-barriers/ Sun, 01 Oct 2017 16:52:25 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=5409 Today’s backpackers are a discerning bunch on the lookout for authentic, inspirational experiences.

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“David and Goliath” battle to save Coromandel icon https://www.tourismticker.com/2017/09/27/david-and-goliath-battle-to-save-coromandel-icon/ Wed, 27 Sep 2017 07:53:18 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=5313 Campaigners are desperately trying to rally support to prevent the closure of the iconic Opoutere Youth Hostel near Whangamata.

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365 activities, 365 days: The takeaways from a year’s worth of NZ experiences https://www.tourismticker.com/2017/09/05/365-activities-in-365-days-the-takeaways-from-a-years-worth-of-nz-experiences/ Mon, 04 Sep 2017 20:36:45 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=4763 Robin Gayraud and Laura Symonds, publishers of the BackpackerGuide.NZ, travelled New Zealand in a campervan to take on 365 activities in 365 days.

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BYATA Learns how to ‘Future Proof’ in Wellington https://www.tourismticker.com/2017/08/31/byata-learns-how-to-future-proof-in-wellington/ Wed, 30 Aug 2017 19:20:35 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=4595 Future proofing New Zealand as a tourism destination was the focus of the eighth annual Backpacker Youth & Adventure Tourism Association (BYATA) Conference held in Wellington at Te Papa recently.

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Hostel group establishes niche in backpacker industry https://www.tourismticker.com/2017/07/27/hostel-group-establishes-niche-in-backpacker-industry/ Thu, 27 Jul 2017 07:43:48 +0000 https://www.tourismticker.com/?p=3885 With over 150 hostels throughout the country and backpackers currently making up 11% of all holiday visitors into NZ and growing - the hostel market is going from strength to strength.

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