Kia Ora, Welcome

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is a trade association established in 1971 that represents the interests of the New Zealand inbound tourism industry.

Our mission is to support and represent our members to achieve sustainable growth in export earnings.

We are committed to adding value to tourism businesses and to providing a vital link between tour operators and suppliers of NZ products and services.

TECNZ offers opportunities throughout the year for networking and discussion forums to address current issues.

Our industry leaders give a great insight on Working with an Inbound Tour Operator, watch here.

To learn more about becoming a TECNZ member, click here.

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Member Updates

TECNZ Trade Event 2025 opens for registrations

TECNZ Trade Event 2025 opens for registrations TECNZ is delighted to open registrations for New Zealand sellers (accommodation, product and experience suppliers and tourism service providers) […]

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Increase in IVL impact on future visitation

Increase in IVL impact on future visitation “We are disappointed to learn the value of the IVL fee is increasing from $35 to $100 (185% increase) […]

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Immigration Fee increase a handbrake to recovery

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ)’s shares the industry’s concern that the recently announced increase in visitor visa fees by Immigration NZ could become […]

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