Hi there, Jeff from the Trade Me Travel team here. Like all of you lovely folk, our staff are certainly looking forward to a break over the festive season. That’s why I’m here to let you know when we’ll be in the office to give you a hand, should the need arise.
Last month I visited Arrowtown and Wanaka for the first time. All for work but it was hard to miss the amazing scenery and even in meetings, spectacular views were found from almost every office window. Arrowtown is a charming riverside town steeped in gold mining history. Well-preserved cute cottages and overhanging shop fronts …
Do you ever have those moments where you realise you’re turning into your parents? When I was a lad, I remember holidays where we visited museums and learned things. As I took my kids around the National Trout Centre outside Taupo a couple of weeks ago it struck me that I was forcing the same …
Deals of the week | Secret Sale | My Shortlist Hi everyone, It’s on with the show in Auckland this winter. Why not treat yourself to a night out or a weekend away? Dine at one of Metro magazine’s Top 50 Restaurants in Auckland, splurge at the city’s most stylish shopping districts, watch an All Blacks test match at …
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Good news! If you’re planning to travel anywhere in New Zealand between now and September, and want a great deal on your accommodation, you’re in luck. Our Super Sale started today. Participating operators all around the country are offering up to 60% off accommodation if you book through Travelbug. This offer ends at midnight on …
Hi folks, It’s time to announce the annual Travelbug Awards. As they’re a little late this year, I’ll cut right to the chase – please join me in congratulating the team at IBIS Wellington who have taken out the top Platinum award! And, in case you’re new to Travelbug, these Awards are one of the …
New Zealand tourism operators can now be better prepared for the growing number of Chinese tourists as Trade Me’s booking engine, BookIt, on Thursday becomes the first local online booking engine to accept payment via China Union Pay cards. China Union Pay is the leading card scheme in China, with more than 3.1 billion cards …
There are two things that confuse me at the moment: why the Indian cricket team still don’t allow the decision review system (DRS) and why sites like Trip Advisor still allow unverified reviews. Both are examples of not using systems that exist to make things better for everyone. An unusual subject link, but bear with …
It’s that time again, time to announce the winners of the Travelbug Awards for another year. If you’re new to the world of Travelbug, it’s worth me taking some time to tell you why they matter. If you’re not new, then please feel free to skip down the page to the media release that details …
