Media Releases

DOC Proposed Visitor Fees Increases “TECNZ supports the Department of Conservation with the great work they do for all New Zealanders and international visitors and the […]

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) […]

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) […]

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 […]

TECNZ Conference 2025 dates announced The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ)’s next annual conference will be held on 6th & 7th August 2025 in […]

Winners Announced for the 2024 TECNZ Tourism Operator of the Year Awards and YoungTEC Awards Four of New Zealand’s top tourism businesses, one industry leader and […]

International Tourism Industry Comes to the Great South The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) with 300 plus delegates is delighted to bring their annual […]

Xmas Symposium 2023 – International Tourism Forecasts and Industry Update Over 280 international tourism operators have descended on Auckland to attend the annual Tourism Export Council […]

YoungTEC Awarded Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Grant Young Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (YoungTEC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a […]

TECNZ Conference 2024 dates announced The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ)’s next annual conference will be held on 6,7 and 8 August 2024 in […]

2023 TECNZ and YoungTEC Award winners announced Three of New Zealand’s top tourism businesses, one industry leader and two promising YoungTEC individuals have been recognised as […]

TECNZ 2023 Tourism Conference – “Rethinking the Future” Wednesday 2 August 2023 – The vibrant, worldclass destination of Rotorua will be in the spotlight next week […]

2022 TECNZ Achievement Awards Winners Announced 10 August 2022 – Three of New Zealand’s top tourism international businesses and two industry leaders have been recognised as the […]

International Tourism Industry Getting Ready to Go 9 August 2022 – The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand annual conference with 260 delegates is delighted to be […]

Tourism industry influencers rediscovering Nelson Tasman 5 August 2022 – Nelson Tasman’s profile as an international destination will be in the spotlight this week as New Zealand’s […]

13 June 2022 The inbound prospects and outlook for the 22-23 international visitor season has changed over the past two months, for the positive… Previously when […]

19 May 2022 The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand was not expecting any funding support in the 2022 Budget after asking Minister Nash for support […]

TECNZ Elections welcome a new Board Member The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has announced the appointment of a new TECNZ Board Member, Eve […]

2022 TECNZ Awards finalists announced Fourteen of New Zealand’s esteemed tourism companies and individuals have been recognised with the announcement of the Tourism Export Council of […]

“TECNZ welcomes the news that pre-departure testing will be removed by 31 July. We would have preferred the date to have been by 31 May 2022 to […]

International visitors on the way back _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is thrilled that international visitors from Australia are able to return […]

International tourism sector still nervous _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is thrilled that returning New Zealanders from Australia can return home from […]

International Tourism Sector on Brink of Collapse The numbers don’t lie. The international tourism sector is on the brink of collapse if targeted financial support is […]

Australia reopens for visitors 21 February 2022 New Zealand international tourism businesses’ hope of a future lasts four days after the Prime Minister of Australia Scott […]

NZ Border Settings (3 February 2022) Today’s announcement by government with its new border reopening dates is a helpful start for businesses to start to plan […]

YoungTEC Chair and Vice Chair announced The Board of the Young Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (YoungTEC) is delighted to announce that Charlotte Brady, ZORB […]

YoungTEC Chair and Vice Chair announced The Board of the Young Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (YoungTEC) is delighted to announce that Zac Watson, Auckland […]

TECNZ pleased industry has been heard, but consistency needed The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is pleased the Government has listened to the industry […]

Government urged to reconsider funding decision for Inbound Tour Operators The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has urged the Government and decision makers to reconsider their […]

‘Opportunity in uncertainty’ workshop for YoungTEC leaders YoungTEC aims to tackle the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic by providing an exciting new development opportunity for young […]