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The Regional Tourism Boost Round 3 is a contestable fund which provides $5 million to support regions to attract more international visitors to travel, stay and dine in New Zealand from Spring 2026 to early summer 2027.
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This funding round is closed.
About the fund
The Regional Tourism Boost Round 3 (RTB3) builds on the previous Regional Tourism Boost (Rounds 1 and 2) which ran from April to June 2025 and January to June 2026 respectively, to attract international visitors and encourage their dispersal across New Zealand.
RTB3 will prioritise campaigns targeting the following visitor markets: Australia, China and North America. Campaigns should showcase travel, accommodation, tourism and visitor attractions alongside the promotion of hospitality experiences.
Details about fund recipients: