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Below is the latest news from the Tourism Export Council including member updates.
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Wednesday, December 2nd, 2020
BEIA conference coming to Hawke’s Bay in 2021 Hawke’s Bay has secured hosting rights for the 2021 Business Events Industry Aotearoa (BEIA) conference. The three-day, three-night […]
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Thursday, November 26th, 2020
Marsden Hotel Group own and operate a portfolio of successful accommodation businesses throughout New Zealand including Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch & Queenstown. Brands include Ramada by Wyndham, […]
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