Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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Wheelie Fantastic Cycle Tours

Tuesday, December 8th, 2020

Wheelie Fantastic Cycle Tours offer a wide range of high quality cycling experiences in the Nelson Tasman region. We have a passion for delivering authentic, personalised […]

BEIA conference coming to Hawke’s Bay in 2021

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 […]

Marsden Hotel Group

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, […]

Flying Tiger Travel Service Company (pending)

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Established in 2004, with the head office located at New Zealand busiest city, Auckland. Flying Tiger Travel is thrilled to provide what New Zealand could ever […]

Spectacular ‘green weddings’ inspire couples to eco-elope to Queenstown

Wednesday, November 25th, 2020

Spectacular ‘green weddings’ inspire couples to eco-elope to Queenstown It is the ultimate in love, sustainability and adventure. A group of Queenstown businesses have teamed up […]

The Rees Hotel, Queenstown wins two World Awards 2020

Monday, November 23rd, 2020

The Rees Hotel, Queenstown is pleased to announce it has been recognised twice this month in global awards: as New Zealand’s Leading Hotel Residences 2020  in […]

Innovative zipline company Ziptrek Ecotours ‘Treehouse Sessions’ back for an encore

Tuesday, November 17th, 2020

  Innovative zipline company Ziptrek Ecotours ‘Treehouse Sessions’ back for an encore Innovative zipline company Ziptrek Ecotours, based in Queenstown, is returning with another musical adventure […]

Fiordland summer campaign launches with release of new website

Monday, November 9th, 2020

Fiordland summer campaign launches with release of new website Fiordland is laying out the proverbial red carpet for visitors this summer as the region launches its […]

CBD oil: a remedy for arthritis

Friday, November 6th, 2020

CBD oil: a remedy for arthritis CBD oil represents very effective treatments effective at soothing the characteristic pain a result of osteoarticular pathologies including arthritis: the […]

The Terrace Café – outdoor ambience at Auckland’s premier performing arts centre

Wednesday, November 4th, 2020

The Terrace Café – outdoor ambience at Auckland’s premier performing arts centre Alfresco dining in the heart of the Auckland Arts Quarter has arrived for summer […]

LEISURE TIME TRAVEL RELEASE NEW ZEALAND BROCHURE WITH LARGEST TOUR PROGRAMME EVER

Friday, October 30th, 2020

LEISURE TIME TRAVEL RELEASE NEW ZEALAND BROCHURE WITH LARGEST TOUR PROGRAMME EVER New Zealand tour operator Leisure Time Travel has launched a new travel brochure featuring […]

Hurunui Tourism

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Regional tourism organisation promoting the South Island’s Hurunui region, a picturesque region encompassing endless sandy coastlines, historic villages, New Zealand’s alpine spa village Hanmer Springs and […]

Venture Taranaki launch ‘Taranaki – Just around the corner’ domestic tourism campaign

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Venture Taranaki launch ‘Taranaki – Just around the corner’ domestic tourism campaign This week, Venture Taranaki launched its domestic campaign, designed to attract visitation to the […]

NZMT congratulates TNZ Pou Ārahi Hemi Sundgren

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai!  Nei rā te mihi maioha ki a koe e Hēmi. We wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Hēmi Sundgren, […]

The Hotel Britomart debuts in Auckland

Friday, October 2nd, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE 1 OCTOBER 2020 AUCKLAND: Today signals the beginning of a new era for the Britomart precinct, with The Hotel Britomart officially opening its doors to […]

Ziptrek Ecotours achieve zero carbon zipping for another year

Monday, September 28th, 2020

Ziptrek Ecotours is stoked to announce, in time for school holidays, that it is again a carbon neutral business ensuring its guests can experience the thrill […]

Air New Zealand grounds 777 fleet until September 2021

Friday, September 11th, 2020

Air New Zealand grounds 777 fleet until September 2021 Air New Zealand has grounded its Boeing 777 fleet until at least September 2021 due to the […]

Holiday Inn Express supports community – embraces Winter Pride

Monday, September 7th, 2020

Holiday Inn Express supports community – embraces Winter Pride Queenstown’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites has only been open seven weeks, but has jumped ‘boots and […]

TECNZ pleased industry has been heard, but consistency needed

Thursday, September 3rd, 2020

TECNZ pleased industry has been heard, but consistency needed The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is pleased the Government has listened to the industry […]

Fiordland locals encouraged to ‘Host A Holiday’ for friends and family

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Fiordland locals encouraged to ‘Host A Holiday’ for friends and family   Fiordland has come up with a unique initiative encouraging locals to invite their friends […]

Raise funds for St John Ambulance and raise awareness for mental health

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

This year Shotover Canyon Swing is going ‘full swing’ in an event on the 17th September 2020 to raise funds for St John Ambulance and raise awareness […]

Heli Glenorchy acquires Heliworks Queenstown – builds on brand for future

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Heli Glenorchy acquires Heliworks Queenstown – builds on brand for future Heli Glenorchy, owned by Action Helicopters Limited and one of the Southern Lakes’ top scenic […]

Whanganui River Adventures

Monday, August 31st, 2020

Get off the beaten track and explore the natural & untouched Whanganui River on one of our Jet Boat or Canoe Tours. Be immersed in our […]

Tourism Accelerator launches to help startup founders re-shape the tourism industry.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

Tourism Accelerator launches to help startup founders re-shape the tourism industry. Wellington-based startup programme Lightning Lab has teamed up with Tourwriter , an award-winning Kiwi tourism-tech […]

Weddings take a leap forward at Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown

Thursday, August 20th, 2020

Weddings take a leap forward at Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown Wedding season has arrived at award winning company Ziptrek Ecotours as they launch their zipline accessed […]

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Milks New Sustainability Initiative To Reduce 13,000 Bottles from NZ’s Plastic Waste

Monday, August 17th, 2020

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Milks New Sustainability Initiative To Reduce 13,000 Bottles from NZ’s Plastic Waste Leading by example, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Rees Hotel […]

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award four years in a row

Monday, August 10th, 2020

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award four years in a row The Rees Hotel is pleased to announce it has been recognised […]

Capstone Hotel Management secures the management of Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island.

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

Capstone Hotel Management secures the management of Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island. New Zealand owned Capstone Hotels & Resorts trading as Capstone Hotel Management have been […]

Government urged to reconsider funding decision for Inbound Tour Operators

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

Government urged to reconsider funding decision for Inbound Tour Operators The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has urged the Government and decision makers to reconsider their […]

Destinate NZ

Monday, July 27th, 2020

Destinate NZ is a full service tourism marketing consultancy offering real world advice to tourism businesses. We have access to a collective of very experienced tourism professionals and […]