Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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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 […]

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 […]