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Below is the latest news from the Tourism Export Council including member updates.
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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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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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, […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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