Tourism Export Council Latest News

Below is the latest news from the Tourism Export Council including member updates.

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YoungTEC and The Icehouse collaborates in the development of future leaders of tourism

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 […]

New R&D Tax Incentive Opens Up Opportunities for Tourism

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 […]

TFE HOTELS TO OPEN TRAVELODGE HOTEL IN AUCKLAND – WORLD-CLASS WYNYARD QUARTER PRIMED FOR GROWTH

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 […]

New visitor levy must be additional funding not a replacement for existing tourism and conservation funding options

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 […]

Tourism Export Council Xmas Symposium and YoungTEC Summit Open for Registrations

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 […]

Whale Watch Kaikōura Wows at NZ Tourism Awards 2018 Ceremony

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 […]

YoungTEC awarded two Hospitality Training Trust grants

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 […]

YoungTEC and the NZ School of Tourism announce partnership

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 […]

Southern Discoveries appoints new GM Sales and Marketing

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 […]

$10m Refurbishment Approved for the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington, NZ

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 […]

Wairakei Resort’s Anu Lakmal retains title of New Zealand Pastry Chef of the Year

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 […]

Wildlife and conservation projects ‘flying high’ for heli company

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. […]

ASURE Accommodation Group has now become a partner in GAPH which is a Global Alliance of Private Hotels

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 […]

The Tourism Export Council Announces New Board Member

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 […]

Christchurch to showcase destination to tourism influencers in 2019

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 […]

Big Opportunities Ahead for Tourism Operators Thanks to Technology

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 […]

2018 Top Tourism Operators Recognised by Industry

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 […]

Future proofing the industry a hot topic at sold out Tourism Conference

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 […]

IS YOUR CASH FLOW CAUSING YOU CONCERN?

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 […]

Is New Zealands Tourism At Risk?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2018

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Visitor Levy could see international visitors paying multiple times to access the DOC estate

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 […]

TECNZ Launches New Health & Safety Initiative

Monday, July 16th, 2018

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has launched a new Health & Safety (H&S) online checklist to improve the efficiency of H&S data collection, storage, […]

Tourplan unveils next generation software for tour operators and DMCs

Thursday, July 12th, 2018

The latest system, Tourplan NX, incorporates cutting-edge web and cloud technologies to deliver an exciting and innovative user experience. Renowned functionality, new architecture and design Tourplan’s […]

InterCity Group continues Aussie expansion with new acquisition

Thursday, July 12th, 2018

Media release: 11 July 2018 InterCity Group continues Aussie expansion with new acquisition  New Zealand tourism and transport company InterCity Group has today announced the expansion […]

AUCKLAND’S BRITOMART PRECINCT TO HAVE ITS FIRST PREMIUM HOTEL

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

THE HOTEL BRITOMART TO OPEN IN 2020 WITH 10 FLOORS AND 99 ROOMS  2 July 2018  An elegant new lifestyle hotel is coming to Auckland’s most […]

Tourism Export Council NZ Reveals their Top Tourism Businesses for 2018

Thursday, June 28th, 2018

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 “Operator of the Year” awards. These awards recognise members’ […]

EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment NZ welcomes new National Director of Sales

Monday, June 25th, 2018

EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment NZ (EVT) has welcomed newly appointed Tracy Martin to the position of National Director of Sales for EVENT Hotels and Resorts New […]

Wairarapa Tourism Operators Awarded Top Qualmark Award

Monday, June 25th, 2018

WAIRARAPA TOURISM OPERATORS AWARDED TOP QUALMARK AWARD SH2 TURNS GOLD  The Wairarapa has businesses leading the way in making New Zealand a world class sustainable visitor […]

Pacific Travel Ltd has bought South Pacific Travellers World effective 28 June 2018

Monday, June 18th, 2018

South Pacific Travellers World is pleased to announce that effective from 28 June 2018, the business has been sold. The new owner is Pacific Travel Ltd […]

NEW WORLD CLASS GONDOLA FOR MT RUAPEHU SECURES GOVERNMENT BACKING

Sunday, June 17th, 2018

STATE OF THE ART GONDOLA TO TRANSFORM MT RUAPEHU VISITOR EXPERIENCE MT RUAPEHU, 15 June 2018: Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa is set to be transformed with a new […]