Regional Tourism Boost Fund (Round 2)
The Regional Tourism Boost Fund (Round 2) is a contestable fund to support regions to attract more international visitors to travel, stay and dine in New Zealand in the first half of 2026.
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This funding round is closed.
About the fund
Regional Tourism Boost (Round 2) regional campaigns showcase great value, time-limited discounts on air travel, accommodation, tourism and visitor attractions alongside the promotion of hospitality experiences.
Regional Tourism Boost (Round 2) has been implemented in 2 stages:
- Stage 1: ‘ready-to-go’ tourism and hospitality packages for the priority early 2026 traveller group. Visitors must arrive between 1 January 2026 until 31 March 2026, including the Lunar New Year period.
- Stage 2: longer term, staggered tourism and hospitality packages that stimulate demand throughout the off-peak tourism season. Visitors must arrive between 1 April 2026 until 30 June 2026.
Details about fund recipients:
Last updated: 15 January 2026