Research & Planning for RWC 2011

This page will include statistics, research and reports that are RWC 2011 specific, plus it will also have information from other events which can be useful for reference. We will add to this page as more information becomes available.

Ian Crowe, RNZ Travel & Hospitality Manager

An overview of the travel and hospitality planning RNZ is facilitating, including cruise ships, the Official Accommodation Bank, Hospitality and Team Services.

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Rugby Travel and Hospitality

Rugby Travel and Hospitality Ltd (RTH) has been appointed to exclusively manage the global hospitality and travel programme for RWC 2011. This presentation provides an overview of their structure and the scale of the travel and hospitality packages we can expect to see in New Zealand for RWC 2011.

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Legal Restrictions

 The RWC 2011 has been declared a Major Event under NZ’s Major Event Management Act: www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2007/0291/latest/viewpdf.aspx. This means that there are legislative restrictions around what words and logos external organisations can use in connection with the event. These restrictions are listed here:

 www.legislation.govt.nz/regulation/public/2008/0250/latest/whole.html

This presentation from IMG includes more details specific to the structure and legal restrictions during Rugby World Cup 2011

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There are also restrictions on what hospitality and travel can be arranged in connection with RWC 2011. This is because travel agents and hospitality providers are officially appointed by the IRB via Rugby Travel and Hospitality Ltd. We are waiting on details regarding these restrictions and will list them on this site when available.

Horwath HTL Limited

RWC Visitor Profiles, April 2009. This research is highly indicative but provides an excellent starting point for planning. It includes projected international visitor flows for New Zealand, and an indicaton of the split between international and non-Auckland domestic match attendees for Auckland games.

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The Economic Impact of the 2005 DHL Lions Series on New Zealand, October 2005

This report outlines the economic impact of the DHL Lions Tour. The travel patterns from this tour are a useful guide for what we may expect during RWC 2011.

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Economic Impact of the Rugby World Cup 2003 on the Australian Economy Post Analysis, June 2004.

 
This report studies the economic impact of the Rugby World Cup 2003 on the Australian Economy. Includes information on attendees that would be helpful in planning for RWC 2011.

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