Why use a TAANZ Travel Agent?
Tell your travel agent where you want to go and when, and they'll search through every conceivable option to find you the best value. And they'll handle all the details. So relax, your holiday dreams will be in the hands of a trusted expert. Contact your TAANZ bonded travel agent before you make your next trip, because without a travel agent, you're on your own.
The Travel Agents' Association of New Zealand (TAANZ) is a trade organisation representing the travel agent and tour operator distribution system in New Zealand. There is no government licensing for travel agents so TAANZ is a self regulating organisation promoting quality standards, service and performance.
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TAANZ works with its members to promote a Code of Ethics and Practice, and to stimulate, encourage and promote the desire to travel. We also work with the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO) to train staff in the skills required for the 21st century - customer relations, selling skills, ecommerce, new technology, the law and the travel industry.
All members must meet strict membership and financial criteria and be subject to an annual financial review by an independent Bonding Authority. All members participate in the TAANZ Bonding Scheme for the protection of the consumer.
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Latest TAANZ News
New US Entry Requirements
5 June 2008
The US Department of Homeland Security has announced changes to the Visa Waiver Programme that will affect New Zealand nationals wishing to travel to the United States from 12 January 2009. Read more »
New Website & Ad Campaign
29 February 2008
Welcome to the new TAANZ website! Read more »
Booking online stressful?
10 January 2008
A recent survey by SideStep revealed that 50 percent of respondents in the UK considered booking online to be a stressful experience. Read more »
Air Fares Go Up (and Down)
19 December 2007
Domestic airfares have fallen whilst international air fares have increased during the last quarter, according to Statistics New Zealand figures released as part of the its quarterly Consumer Price Index information release. Read more »
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