Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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Customers must be double-vaccinated to visit North Canterbury tourism attraction

Thursday, November 25th, 2021

Customers must be double-vaccinated to visit North Canterbury tourism attraction Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools and Spa is introducing the government’s COVID-19 Protection Framework – better known […]

GCH Aviation launches new NZ Flying Doctor Service facility in Nelson

Friday, November 12th, 2021

GCH Aviation launches new NZ Flying Doctor Service facility in Nelson   GCH Aviation, operators of the New Zealand Flying Doctor Service, is set to open […]

2 shots to protect traditional Kiwi camping holidays

Thursday, November 4th, 2021

2 shots to protect traditional Kiwi camping holidays Protect the traditional Kiwi camping holiday – get your two shots for summer! That’s the call from Holiday […]

The Hotel Britomart announces vaccination mandate for guests, visitors and hotel team members

Wednesday, October 27th, 2021

The Hotel Britomart announces vaccination mandate for guests, visitors and hotel team members The Hotel Britomart has announced a new vaccination policy to help protect hotel […]

The Residence at The George tops in Oceania

Wednesday, October 20th, 2021

The Residence at The George tops in Oceania The Residence at The George hotel, one of New Zealand’s treasured luxury boutique hotels, has once again won […]

#WellbeingForWhakatipu partnership launch

Friday, October 1st, 2021

Joint media release from Southern Wellbeing Trust and Ziptrek Ecotours #WellbeingForWhakatipu partnership launched Ziptrek Ecotours and the Southern Wellbeing Trust have partnered with other likeminded local […]

Enterprise Dunedin media release

Tuesday, September 21st, 2021

Enterprise Dunedin media release Louise Woodburn appointed as Enterprise Dunedin Business Events Lead Enterprise Dunedin has announced the appointment of Louise Woodburn to the role of […]

New Executive Manager set to take the reins of Ascot Park Hotel

Friday, September 10th, 2021

New Executive Manager set to take the reins of Ascot Park Hotel Dean Nicol has been appointed Executive Manager of ILT’s flagship conference centre the Ascot […]

Ziptrek Ecotours stands among giants at Qualmark Awards

Friday, September 3rd, 2021

Ziptrek Ecotours stands among giants at Qualmark Awards Manaaki whenua, Manaaki tangata, Haere whakamua. Caring for land and people has always been the path to the […]

Venture Taranaki receives boost to progress visitor sector initiatives

Monday, August 23rd, 2021

Venture Taranaki receives boost to progress visitor sector initiatives Venture Taranaki will receive $1 million in additional funding from the Ministry of Business, and Innovation and […]

Explore Group purchases Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands

Wednesday, June 30th, 2021

Explore Group purchases Fullers GreatSights Bay of Islands Plans to develop experiences to meet current local and future international demand Leading tourism operator Explore Group has […]

NZ Tourism Awards return for 2021

Monday, June 14th, 2021

NZ Tourism Awards return for 2021 Entries are open for the New Zealand Tourism Awards, returning for 2021 to showcase and celebrate the tourism industry’s individual […]

LEISURE TIME TRAVEL RELEASE NEW BROCHURE AND LARGEST TOUR PROGRAMME EVER

Wednesday, June 9th, 2021

New Zealand tour operator Leisure Time Travel has launched their latest travel brochure featuring the largest touring programme in the company’s 30+ year history. The new […]

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown rises to meetings challenge 

Thursday, June 3rd, 2021

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Queenstown rises to meetings challenge    Out of adversity comes opportunity, and Queenstown’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites is proof of […]

Active Adventures appoints USA Marketing talent

Friday, May 14th, 2021

Active Adventures appoints USA Marketing talent Queenstown based tourism company Active Adventures has appointed Courtney Iannuccilli as Vice President of Global Marketing, a newly expanded role […]

Minister of Tourism announces support, recovery and re-set plan for tourism

Monday, May 10th, 2021

“Venture Taranaki is delighted with today’s announcement of the Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Re-set Plan from the Minister of Tourism. The Plan will provide much-needed relief for […]

Entrada welcomes new board chair and independent director

Saturday, May 8th, 2021

Entrada welcomes new board chair and independent director New Zealand-based tourism and transport business Entrada Travel Group has confirmed two changes to its board, following the […]

Australian couple on ‘cloud nine’ following skydive proposal in Queenstown

Friday, April 30th, 2021

Australian couple on ‘cloud nine’ following skydive proposal in Queenstown A Sydney couple are on cloud nine following a surprise wedding proposal during an NZONE Skydive […]

Garden City Helicopters launches Heli Winery Tour to Waipara Valley

Wednesday, April 28th, 2021

Garden City Helicopters launches Heli Winery Tour to Waipara Valley Taking off from Christchurch, people can leave the car behind and fly into five wineries, all […]

Ziptrek Ecotours launches world’s first augmented zipline tour

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

Ziptrek Ecotours launches world’s first augmented zipline tour Award-winning Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown, New Zealand, is taking its first steps in combining adventure tourism with digital […]

Dunedin Destination Plan to be refreshed

Thursday, March 18th, 2021

Dunedin Destination Plan to be refreshed (Dunedin, 16 March 2021) The Dunedin Destination Plan was first published in 2018 and was one of the first of […]

Fresh start for Southland Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs)

Wednesday, March 17th, 2021

Fresh start for Southland Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) On the first of April 2021 the Southland and Fiordland RTOs will both be operated by the Southland […]

Five things business needs to know about plastic packaging

Thursday, March 11th, 2021

Sustainable Business Network has recently noted five things business needs to know about plastic packaging We need more data! We’re at the beginning of a reuse […]

YoungTEC Chair and Vice Chair announced

Monday, March 8th, 2021

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 […]

Queenstown tourism operator takes eco-education to new heights 

Tuesday, February 16th, 2021

Queenstown tourism operator takes eco-education to new heights  Ziptrek Ecotours aims to educate and inspire New Zealand’s leaders of tomorrow towards long-term environmental and sustainable practices […]

Active Adventures appoints new talent despite Covid

Monday, February 15th, 2021

Active Adventures appoints new talent despite Covid Queenstown based tourism company Active Adventures has appointed Sam Morrah as Head of International Sales and Distribution, a newly […]

New Heli Biking experience lifts off from Greymouth for Coastwide Helicopters

Monday, January 11th, 2021

New Heli Biking experience lifts off from Greymouth for Coastwide Helicopters Coastwide Helicopters, a division of GCH Aviation has launched a new Heli biking experience. The […]

Kaitiaki Adventures

Monday, December 14th, 2020

Kaitiaki Adventures is a globally recognised Adventure Tourism Company utilising the unique and diverse landscapes surrounding Rotorua. Specialising in culturally integral white-water rafting, sledging experiences on […]

Kaikoura Helicopters awarded Qualmark Gold

Friday, December 11th, 2020

Kaikoura Helicopters awarded Qualmark Gold GCH Aviation are pleased to advise that Kaikoura Helicopters have been awarded the Qualmark GOLD award for Sustainable Tourism Business! “A […]

Whakarewarewa – The Living Māori Village is reopening

Thursday, December 10th, 2020

The Whakarewarewa Village team would like to thank all our tourism partners, suppliers, staff and the Government for their support through these challenging times for all […]