NEW INDUSTRY AWARD FOR YOUNG TEC RISING STARS!
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand announced today at the national tourism conference held at the Copthorne Solway Hotel in Masterton, a new award in 2014 for rising tourism stars of the future.
Young TEC is a new younger generation of tourism professionals who are under the age of 36 years and who are members of Tourism Export Council companies. In 2012 when the new brand and name was changed from ITOC to the Tourism Export Council, Young TEC was initiated to assist with the professional development of younger tourism staff. Twelve months on, an executive committee and regional coordinators have been appointed with various regional activities and networking functions hosted around the country.
In 2014 a professional development programme will be delivered during the winter months in conjunction with the first Young TEC Excellence Award process. All Young TEC members are eligible to enter and the award recognises the outstanding efforts and contribution to the development of New Zealand’s tourism industry by a Young TEC member.
The winning candidate will receive:
- Two week professional development placement in one of Tourism New Zealand’s international offices
- Return economy flights sponsored by Air New Zealand
- Accommodation at an Accor Property
- $1,000 spending money for overseas expenses
President Martin Horgan of the Tourism Export Council is enthused and says “this is an amazing opportunity for our young people to plan for a long career in tourism and demonstrates the Tourism Export Councils commitment to succession planning and professional development of our future tourism leaders. We are very grateful to our sponsors Air New Zealand, Tourism New Zealand and Accor Hotels who didn’t hesitate when approached to support this award.”
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler says it fantastic to see the industry identify and support the people who will shape its future. “Through programmes like Young TEC and this new award, the industry is really embracing the new ideas and fresh perspective that comes from the younger generation of tourism professionals.
“Acknowledging success and providing ongoing professional development are core parts of Tourism New Zealand’s culture so we are pleased to be able to offer our support to Young TEC and the Rising Stars award.
Application criteria is being developed and the award presented at the 2014 Tourism Conference.