Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

If you are seeking more tourism-related news you may wish to contact the below:

Inside Tourism:                                 http://www.insidetourism.com

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Ziptrek Ecotours ‘Locals day’ a roaring success for Wakatipu High School Branches Camp

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Queenstown tourism company Ziptrek Ecotours is celebrating another successful ‘Locals Day’ as over 200 locals ‘took to the trees’ yesterday (Sunday October 29) to raise money […]

Tourism Export Council Xmas Symposium and Young TEC Summit Open for Registrations

Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

The Tourism Export Council (TEC) is delighted to announce that this year the famed Xmas Symposium and Young TEC Summit will take place at the Skycity […]

Crowne Plaza Christchurch wins silver in national award

Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

October 11 2017 Crowne Plaza Christchurch wins silver in national award The design team behind the stunning new Crowne Plaza Christchurch has won a silver award […]

Community invited to vote on Ziptrek locals day recipient in Queenstown

Thursday, September 21st, 2017

September 21 2017 Community invited to vote on Ziptrek locals day recipient in Queenstown Queenstown tourism company Ziptrek Ecotours is taking its Locals Day to a […]

New Zealand is Worth Loving

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

James Cook Hotel supports New Zealand’s Worth Loving Wellington Pollution Awareness Mural Clean Up Day

Tourism Job Opportunity with New Zealand Maritime Museum

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

New Zealand Maritime Museum – Trade and Tourism Account Manager role

TEC Conference challenges

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

Wednesday Letter: The urgency of now

Hallmark Bridges the Strait

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Its been only 31 years, but Hallmark has now a formal footprint in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Rotorua and now Christchurch. The private transport market for small vehicles under […]

Qualmark Gold for Breakers Boutique Accommodation, West Coast

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Breakers Boutique Accommodation on the Great Coast Road north of Greymouth is proud to have been awarded Gold under the new Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business grading […]

Air New Zealand – Tourism Executive (12 months fixed term)

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Tourism Executive (12 month Fixed Term) Air New Zealand has a clear and compelling strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth across the Air New Zealand Group. […]

Chief Executive Role TECNZ

Monday, May 1st, 2017

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) invites expressions of interest for the role of Chief Executive Officer. TECNZ is an Incorporated Society representative and […]

Tourism Export Council NZ CEO Resigns

Monday, May 1st, 2017

Tourism Export Council NZ (TECNZ) Chairman Martin Horgan has today confirmed the resignation of CEO Lesley Immink after six years leading the organisation. “Lesley has been […]

International Tour Escort Work Visa Exemption Approved

Monday, May 1st, 2017

Immigration New Zealand has announced a range of changes to the Immigration New Zealand Operational Manual and among them a work visa exemption for international tour […]

Tourism Industry Cautions Government To Ignore Freshwater Concerns At Own Peril!

Monday, May 1st, 2017

TOURISM INDUSTRY CAUTIONS GOVERNMENT TO IGNORE FRESHWATER CONCERNS AT OWN PERIL! Tourism Export Council NZ (TECNZ) has submitted to the Clean Water consultation document and is concerned […]

Tomahawk – Social Media Manager

Wednesday, April 5th, 2017

Promoting tourism businesses on Social Media is a dream come true job for any Social Media Manager! This role is for someone with experience in planning […]

Air New Zealand – Group Sales Account Manager

Thursday, March 30th, 2017

New Zealand losing new business due to hotel rates

Monday, March 27th, 2017

Inside Tourism – Wed 22 March 2017 DESPITE international holiday arrivals being up 15 percent in the year to January NZ is losing up to 20 […]

Southern Discoveries invests in new coaches for Queenstown to Milford Sound day trips

Tuesday, March 7th, 2017

Tourism company Southern Discoveries is investing in a fleet of state-of-the-art coaches to service new coach and cruise day trips from Queenstown to Milford Sound. Three […]

TEC Sceptical About Freshwater Announcement

Friday, February 24th, 2017

TOURISM EXPORT COUNCIL NZ SCEPTICAL OF GOVERNMENT’S FRESHWATER ANNOUNCEMENT:  On the surface the Government’s Freshwater announcement yesterday looks and sounds good, but the Tourism Export Council […]

Church of Good Shepherd – TEC continues to support

Tuesday, February 14th, 2017

Lake Tekapo – Upkeep of the Church of the Good Shepherd The Church of the Good Shepherd has seen increasing impacts from the influx of tourists […]

New InterCity buses bring business class to the road

Thursday, January 26th, 2017

Two new InterCity double-decker buses are hitting the road this week, offering a new level of luxury for long-distance bus passengers. The new 65-seater InterCity GOLD […]

Marketing Manager Position – SEA LIFE Kelly Tarltons

Monday, January 16th, 2017

MARKETING MANAGER – SEA LIFE Kelly Tarlton’s Auckland  https://merlin.taleo.net/careersection/4/jobdetail.ftl?job=KEL000023&lang=en We have a fantastic and rare opportunity for an outstanding Marketing Manager to join our team!  Set […]

Waitomo Trail RUn

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Hello all – I hope you all had a great festive break? I just wanted to put out a message to a few people who wanted to […]

Heritage and CityLife Hotels – Sales Co-ordinator position

Monday, January 16th, 2017

Heritage and CityLife Hotels have a fixed term role as a Sales Co-ordinator for our International Leisure segment covering a 12 month maternity leave. You can […]

TEC 2016 – end of year update

Thursday, December 15th, 2016

If tourism operators want to employ skilled migrant workers they may have to start paying more. That’s the message from the government, TEC CEO Lesley Immink […]

Fox Glacier and Mount Cook Ski Planes & Helicopters Join

Thursday, November 17th, 2016

Media release from Mt Cook Glacier Guiding November 16 2016   Tourism heavyweights join forces – offer new experiences for visitors South Island adventure tourism leaders […]

Kelly Tarltons – Sales & Marketing Manager

Friday, November 11th, 2016

SALES & MARKETING MANAGER ROLE – KELLY TARLTONS SEALIFE AQUARIUM Auckland’s famous Kelly Tarlton’s SEA LIFE Aquarium is part of Merlin Entertainments, the leading operator of […]

Trivago Recognition for Breakers Boutique Accommodation

Friday, November 11th, 2016

Very proud to have been awarded second overall accommodation (not just B & B) on the whole West Coast by Trivago.  We don’t use any OTAs […]

Te Anau Hosts 2017 TEC Conference

Monday, November 7th, 2016

Tourism Export Council Conference 2017 to be held in Te Anau! Big benefits are set to come to the Fiordland region after it was announced that […]

Tourism Industry support stronger Freshwater regulations

Friday, October 14th, 2016

Clear vision for improving freshwater needed say tourism leaders Tourism industry leaders say New Zealand needs a clear vision and a long-term strategy for management of […]