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Below is the latest news from the Tourism Export Council including member updates.
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Media Release For immediate release 29 November, 2018 New owner for iconic Marlborough Sounds lodges Marlborough Tour Company has expanded with the purchase of the popular […]
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
Queenstown’s Aspen Hotel, located on Fernhill, has undergone a multi-million-dollar property renovation and rebrand. The new boutique accommodation makes the most of the same spectacular views, […]
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
Southern Discoveries has launched two new day trip options for exploring Milford Sound ahead of another busy summer season in this world-famous corner of New Zealand. […]
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Monday, November 19th, 2018
12 November 2018 New Communications Manager joins Destination Wairarapa Destination Wairarapa, the regional tourism organisation, has appointed journalist Sara Bunny to the position of Media Communications […]
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Wednesday, 14 November 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Enquiries: marketing@wairakei.co.nz Big Changes for Two of New Zealand’s Most Iconic Hotels Recent appointments of a new General […]
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018
November 8 2018 Cash injection for Queenstown’s volunteer fire service One of the country’s busiest volunteer fire fighting services has received a welcome $8000 cash injection. […]
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Tuesday 6 November 2018 For immediate release Tourism Strategy change of direction long overdue The Government’s draft tourism strategy that opened for consultation today is long […]
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Thursday, November 1st, 2018
A new company dedicated to assisting the NZ tourism industry with its current and future skills and talent shortage is being launch this month. Tourism Talent […]
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Today Skål International, a member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has presented The Rees Hotel Queenstown with a global award for Sustainable Tourism at […]
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Monday, October 8th, 2018
The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) and The Icehouse are excited to be working together towards a shared goal of developing the leadership skills, capability and […]
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Friday, October 5th, 2018
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has welcomed the government’s announcement of the R&D Tax Incentive for businesses, saying it opens doors for more […]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018
Auckland’s newest waterfront neighbourhood, Wynyard Quarter, will soon be home to a new Travelodge Hotel, managed by TFE Hotels, on the corner of Pakenham Street West […]
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Monday, October 1st, 2018
The new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy provides much needed additional tourism funding but it must not be a replacement for funding that is already […]
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Monday, September 24th, 2018
Tourism Export Council Xmas Symposium and YoungTEC Summit Open for Registrations The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is delighted to announce that this year […]
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Monday, September 10th, 2018
Whale Watch Kaikōura Wows at NZ Tourism Awards 2018 Ceremony Whale Watch Kaikōura has picked up one of NZ’s most prestigious tourism awards being selected as […]
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
YoungTEC awarded two Hospitality Training Trust grants The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) is excited to announce their success in the 2018 Hospitality Training Trust funding […]
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Friday, August 24th, 2018
The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) and New Zealand School of Tourism are excited to announce the formalisation of their partnership, working together towards a shared […]
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Thursday, August 23rd, 2018
Premium Queenstown and Milford Sound tourism operator Southern Discoveries has appointed industry leader Kerry Myers as General Manager – Sales and Marketing, as the company looks […]
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Friday, August 17th, 2018
Wellington’s iconic James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has confirmed a $10 million plus refurbishment of the hotel’s Lambton Wing, inclusive of 200 rooms and suites, plus […]
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
Wairakei Resort’s Anu Lakmal retains title of New Zealand Pastry Chef of the Year Wairakei Resort’s Head Pastry Chef Anu Lakmal has reclaimed his title of […]
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Wednesday, August 15th, 2018
August 14 2018 Wildlife and conservation projects ‘flying high’ for heli company Two wildlife and conservation projects are flying high thanks to a Glenorchy-based tourism company. […]
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Friday, August 10th, 2018
10th August, 2018 Global Alliance of Private Hotels Doug Robinson, Managing Director announces that ASURE Accommodation Group was recently invited to join GAPH (Global Alliance of […]
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Friday, August 10th, 2018
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has announced the reappointment of Anna Black, Executive Director of General Travel as Board Chair and the election […]
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Friday, August 10th, 2018
Tourism operators are eagerly anticipating a visit to Christchurch for next year’s annual Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) Tourism Conference, 14-15 August 2019. It […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
The tourism industry is being told it must be constantly adapting to change with technological advances likely to have an enormous impact on their business. Chief […]
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Thursday, August 9th, 2018
Three of New Zealand’s top tourism operators have been recognised as the best in the business by their industry peers. The awards event, part of the […]
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Monday, August 6th, 2018
The annual Tourism Conference hosted by the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is another sold-out event this year. More than 320 delegates will gather […]
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Tuesday, July 31st, 2018
HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR CASH FLOW NOW!!! Manage the financial resources of your business: Ask for a larger deposit on all bookings. Retain funds as long […]
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Sunday, July 22nd, 2018
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Friday, July 20th, 2018
Tourism operators are welcoming a proposed tourism levy but say they’re concerned visitors could end up paying multiple times to go on the Department of Conservation […]
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