Air New Zealand launches third season of HCMC-Auckland non-stop serviceBy Le Hoang Miss Universe Vietnam 2017 H’Hen Nie (3rd R) poses with Air New Zealand staff - PHOTO: COURTESY OF AIR NEW ZEALAND The third season of Air New Zealand’s non-stop service between HCMC and New Zealand started on June 23, 2018. From June 23 to October 23, 2018, Air New Zealand operates two weekly flights from Auckland to HCMC on Tuesdays and Saturdays, using Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner aircraft. Air New Zealand also partners with Singapore Airlines to offer passengers alternative travel options, transiting in Singapore to New Zealand. Jenni Martin, head of South, South East Asia, Air New Zealand, says in a statement: “Vietnam is an emerging market with significant growth predicted in the near future. This direct link has been proven to boost tourism education and business links between the countries over past two years. “From this season, we focus on leveraging the … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand launches third season of HCMC-Auckland non-stop service
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New Zealand kicks off contest to promote tourism
New Zealand kicks off contest to promote tourism The Saigon Times Daily Students show excitement at the launch of the “New Zealand - New Horizon” contest in Hanoi last week - PHOTO: COURTESY OF THE NEW ZEALAND EMBASSY IN VIETNAM The New Zealand Embassy in Vietnam on April 25 kicks off a competition in Hanoi in which contestants will design a poster and slogan for promoting New Zealand tourism in Vietnam on the occasion of the first direct air service between Auckland and HCMC being launched in June. According to the embassy, tourism has recently become one of New Zealand’s most important industries. The number of Vietnamese visitors to New Zealand has remained small while over 30,000 New Zealanders visit Vietnam a year. The “New Zealand - New Horizon” contest aims to bolster Vietnamese people’s interest in and knowledge of New Zealand and its landscapes, culture, food and relationship with Vietnam. “Tourism links are a really … [Read more...] about New Zealand kicks off contest to promote tourism
Maiden Vietnam-New Zealand air route launched
An Air New Zealand flight arrived in Ho Chi Minh City from Auckland on Sunday, marking the launch of the first-ever nonstop service between Vietnam and the Oceanic nation. An Air New Zealand flight arrived in Ho Chi Minh City from Auckland on Sunday, marking the launch of the first-ever nonstop service between Vietnam and the Oceanic nation. Air New Zealand flight NZ 269 landed safely at Tan Son Nhat International Airport in the evening after an 11-hour journey, with New Zealand Economic Development Minister Steven Joyce and Vietnamese Ambassador to New Zealand Nguyen Viet Dung among the 200 passengers. As announcedin November last year, the new route will operate three times a week on a seasonal basis, from June 5 to October 29, for the Kiwi airline to test market demand before determining whether to expand the season in subsequent years. The Vietnam service is part of Air New Zealand’s plan to expand its Southeast Asian network, and is at the core of the airline’s … [Read more...] about Maiden Vietnam-New Zealand air route launched
Vietnam, New Zealand step up education, aviation cooperation
Vietnam, New Zealand step up education, aviation cooperation Quoc Hung By Quoc Hung - The Saigon Times Daily New Zealand’s Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce gestures at a meeting with reporters in HCMC on November 18 - PHOTO: QUOC HUNG HCMC – Vietnam and New Zealand will strengthen cooperation in education and aviation by implementing many programs in these sectors in the coming time, according to New Zealand’s Science and Innovation Minister Steven Joyce. Joyce, who is also New Zealand’s Minister for Tertiary Education, Skills and Employment, told reporters about the cooperation programs on November 18 when joining the Vietnam visit by a New Zealand government delegation. Regarding education, Joyce said Vietnam is the second largest source of ASEAN students for New Zealand, with around 1,200 Vietnamese students a year among 110,000 international students studying in that country. Therefore, in addition to some joint programs initiated … [Read more...] about Vietnam, New Zealand step up education, aviation cooperation
Air New Zealand CEO to stand down at year’s end
Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe will stand down at the end of 2012 after seven years in charge of the national carrier, the airline said Tuesday. Palmer gave no reason for Fyfe's departure, saying only "that as a world class chief executive officer Rob wants to continue to challenge himself and explore new opportunities". "He has ensured that Air New Zealand has remained profitable despite the backdrop of turbulent economic times that have seen airlines lose billions globally," Palmer said in a statement. Palmer said no deadline had been set to find Fyfe's successor but such appointments typically took about six months. "We would expect significant international interest in the role and believe there are some very strong candidates from within Air New Zealand's existing executive management team," he said. Media speculation in New Zealand has suggested Fyfe could move to a British carrier or take the top job at the country's largest telecoms carrier Telecom … [Read more...] about Air New Zealand CEO to stand down at year’s end