Air NZ win great for tourism industry

It is fantastic for the country’s tourism industry to have Air New Zealand recognised internationally for its success and innovation, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar.

Air New Zealand has won Air Transport World’s Airline of the Year award for the second time in three years.

“Our national carrier is not the biggest airline in the world, but it is amongst the very best. It is great that New Zealand’s airline can be such a leader and trendsetter on a world scale,” Mr Cossar says.

“It’s an exceptional achievement for Air New Zealand to win this prestigious award twice in three years and it is positive for the wider industry to have such a high profile Kiwi tourism business acclaimed internationally.

“It also highlights to New Zealanders the innovation and quality of our multi-billion dollar tourism industry.”