isite wins show Far North tourism is on the rise
isite staff in Kaitāia and Paihia have hit the jackpot, with each visitor information centre winning a national sales competition in separate group categories.
Two isite Visitor Information Centres in the Far North have hit the jackpot, each winning a national sales competition in separate group categories.
Kaitāia isite staff took the top award for the highest percentage increase in sales for December, while the Paihia team won January’s top prize for sales figures in their group. Eftpos sales at isites include tickets for local attractions, adventure activities, tours and travel connections as well as crafts and produce by local artisans.
More than 50 branches of isite NZ compete against each other in groups based on similar turnover. Bay of Islands isite, based at Paihia, competes against six other isites in Group 3. These include top tourist destinations of Queenstown, Rotorua, Napier, and Wanaka. Based in Te Ahu, the Kaitāia isite, competes in the biggest group (Group 1) against 32 other locations for the top sales prize.
The national competition, run by isite NZ, awards a $250 voucher to the team with the highest increase in sales for that month in each group.
The three visitor information centres in the Far North are operated by council staff. Manager – Visitor Information Services, Julia Crane says there has been a noticeable rise in international visitors this summer from Australia and Europe.
“Our Far North isite staff thrive on the buzz of a busy summer because they’re passionate about sharing their local knowledge and helping visitors book adventures, activities, accommodation, and anything else they might need.”
To find out more about the Far North’s isite centres here.
Main photo – Lisa and Nikola from Kaitāia isite with their winning voucher.
Photo below – Julia Crane, Manager - Visitor Information Centre (far right) with the Paihia isite staff
