Saturday, August 2, 2025
Flamingo Transworld has signed a strategic MoU with Tourism New Zealand in order to enhance travel experiences for Indian tourists visiting the island nation. This partnership makes the aims to simplify the process of visiting New Zealand, Tourism has increased during the off-peak seasons and promote the country as a top destination for Indian travelers. The agreement focuses on offering tailored experiences, easier booking options, and increasing visibility of New Zealand as a year-round travel option.
Growing Relationship Between India and New Zealand
This partnership follows the visit of New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon to India, where he met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Luxon, accompanied by Tourism Minister Louise Upston and key industry leaders, discussed strengthening the bilateral ties between the two countries, with tourism being a key area of focus. During his visit, Luxon highlighted the shared bond between India and New Zealand, emphasizing the immense potential in deepening their economic and tourism relations.
Targeting Off-Peak Tourism
The collaboration between Flamingo Transworld and Tourism New Zealand aims to increase Indian visits to New Zealand, particularly during the off-peak months from March to November. This time period coincides with India’s summer holidays and major festivals like Diwali, providing an opportunity to attract more Indian travelers to New Zealand during slower tourism periods.
Sanjay Shah, Managing Director of Flamingo Transworld, explained that the partnership aligns perfectly with their goal of providing Indian travelers with exciting, meaningful travel experiences across the globe. He added that New Zealand, with its stunning landscapes, adventurous activities, and warm hospitality, is a perfect match for Indian tourists seeking nature and adventure.
Strengthening the Indian Market
India has become an increasingly important market for New Zealand, with a significant rise in visitors. In 2024, over 80,000 Indians visited New Zealand, reflecting a 23% growth from 2019. According to a recent travel report, major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru have shown strong interest in New Zealand, with nearly 43% of travelers considering it their top international destination.
Tourism New Zealand aims to make visiting the country easier and more accessible year-round for Indian travelers, not just during peak seasons. Angela Blair, General Manager at Tourism New Zealand, stressed that India is a valuable market, and with Flamingo’s help, the country hopes to increase the number of Indian visitors during the off-peak months, giving them the chance to immerse themselves in New Zealand’s unique culture and landscapes.
Enhancing the Travel Experience
As part of this partnership, Flamingo Transworld and Tourism New Zealand will work together on better marketing initiatives, innovative travel packages, and enhanced training for Indian travel agents. The goal is to offer ready-made travel plans, streamlined online booking systems, and personalized experiences to suit the interests of Indian tourists.
A key component of this collaboration is the focus on providing Indian tourists with bespoke travel experiences that go beyond the traditional sightseeing tours. These customized packages will highlight New Zealand’s unique cultural and natural offerings, ensuring that Indian travelers have a memorable and immersive trip.
Kiwi Link India: Strengthening Business Connections
To further promote this initiative, Tourism New Zealand is set to host Kiwi Link India in July 2025. This major event will take place in Goa and New Delhi, bringing together travel experts and industry professionals from both countries. The event aims to generate new ideas, foster business deals, and establish stronger connections between the Indian and New Zealand travel sectors. It will also serve as a platform for introducing innovative travel solutions and partnerships that will make traveling to New Zealand even easier for Indian tourists.
Strategic Growth of Tourism Growth between New Zealand and India
The collaboration between Flamingo Transworld and Tourism New Zealand is a major move towards building tourism relations between India and New Zealand. Through off-season travel, personalization, and easy booking processes, this collaboration plans to make New Zealand more accessible and desirable for Indian tourists year-round. With programs such as Kiwi Link India and improved promotion efforts, these two organizations are likely to generate more opportunities for quality travel experiences, respectively, for the tourism sectors in India and New Zealand.
