Virgin Australia and Newcastle Airport announced last week direct international flights between Newcastle and Auckland, opening up a range of travel and tourism opportunities for the Hunter region.
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Virgin Australia will operate three return services per week during the peak holiday period from November 22, 2018 to February 17, 2019, providing 13,000 additional seats.
New Zealand is a key market that the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association will target for leisure tourism and business events in 2018/19.
As part of our strategic partnership with Newcastle Airport, the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association will seek out marketing activities to leverage this fantastic opportunity and to drive overnight visitation to the Hunter Valley, working with the airport, Virgin Australia and industry stakeholders.
The Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association congratulates Newcastle Airport’s CEO Peter Cock and his team for their dedication in striving to become a second international gateway into NSW and recognises the significant contribution this will have for our local economy.
Jo Thomas is general manager of the Hunter Valley Wine and Tourism Association
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