Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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Celebrating TECNZ’s newest Life Member

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

  Celebrating TECNZ’s newest Life Member Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) awarded Peter Black, General Travel a Life Membership at the TECNZ Xmas Symposium […]

Gibbston valley opens new luxury spa with wine on the menu

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

Gibbston valley opens new luxury spa with wine on the menu When Gibbston Valley Winery opens its new 5-star luxury lodge this month, a standout feature […]

YoungTEC conference tackles the challenge of tourism as a career  

Tuesday, December 3rd, 2019

YoungTEC conference tackles the challenge of tourism as a career The YoungTEC members gather today in Auckland to discuss and be part of the thought provoking […]

Iconic Event Venue Wairakei Resort Taupo Launches New Conference Video

Thursday, November 28th, 2019

Iconic Event Venue Wairakei Resort Taupo Launches New Conference Video Wairakei Resort Taupo is one of New Zealand’s most iconic conference and event hotels and a […]

Showcasing New Zealand’s commitment to sustainability

Wednesday, November 27th, 2019

Showcasing New Zealand’s commitment to sustainability Chief Executive of Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ), Judy Chen, shared her insights on sustainability trends to more […]

ATT Travel Service Limited

Monday, November 25th, 2019

Our company is an Inbound Travel Agent, which provide a vital link between the suppliers of New Zealand tourism product and overseas travel companies. We promote […]

From Front Office to GM – Stewart Manson returns to Crowne Plaza Queenstown as new General Manager

Monday, November 25th, 2019

From Front Office to GM – Stewart Manson returns to Crowne Plaza Queenstown as new General Manager A ski trip to Queenstown 13 years ago led […]

The Rees Hotel Named “undisputed market leader” in World Ski Tourism Award

Monday, November 25th, 2019

The Rees Hotel Named “undisputed market leader” in World Ski Tourism Award ‘Best Ski Hotel in New Zealand 2019’  The Rees Queenstown has been officially recognised […]

Summertime at Tekapo Springs just got a whole lot more fun

Thursday, November 21st, 2019

Summertime at Tekapo Springs just got a whole lot more fun Outrageous summertime fun is on the menu for young and old with the launch of […]

Tamaki Hikoi launches new website

Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

Tamaki Hikoi owned and operated by Ngati Whatua Orakei has relaunched its website www.tamakihikoi.co.nz. The new site, built by Tomahawk with design assistance from MARX Design […]

Educate customers on plastic

Tuesday, November 19th, 2019

Educate customers on plastic Speak to your customers about what your business is doing and why, all the way through their holiday ‘journey’. Here are some […]

Double awards celebrations for tourism leaders Go Orange

Friday, November 15th, 2019

Double awards celebrations for tourism leaders Go Orange Queenstown and Fiordland tourism operator Go Orange Go Orange is celebrating not once, but twice, after winning two […]

Composting Food Packaging at Events

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Composting Food Packaging at Events The CCC-led initiative Composting Food Packaging at Events was established to reduce the amount of waste that was being sent to […]

Tiaki – Care for New Zealand – assets

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Tiaki – Care for New Zealand – assets A range of  Tiaki-Care for New Zealand brand assets have been developed to provide more options for businesses to share the […]

Help Aotearoa reduce plastic pollution with RefillNZ

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Help Aotearoa reduce plastic pollution with RefillNZ RefillNZ aims to reduce single use plastic pollution in Aotearoa by making tap water the drink of choice. The non-profit […]

Adventure South NZ

Thursday, November 14th, 2019

Adventure South NZ has been operating small group cycling and hiking tours across New Zealand since 1992. All of our tours include accommodation, transport, knowledgeable guides, […]

Gen Less campaign 

Tuesday, November 12th, 2019

Gen Less campaign EECA have launched the Gen Less campaign, to encourage people and businesses to use less energy to help halt climate change. A number […]

Ziptrek Ecotours raises a record-breaking amount for local charity

Tuesday, November 5th, 2019

Ziptrek Ecotours raises a record-breaking amount for local charity Ziptrek Ecotours has raised a recording-breaking $11,352 for Central Lakes Family Services, during its annual ‘Ziptober’ fundraiser. […]

Accolades come thick and fast for Ziptrek Ecotours

Thursday, October 31st, 2019

Accolades come thick and fast for Ziptrek Ecotours The accolades are flowing thick and fast for the team at Queenstown’s Ziptrek Ecotours. Last night founder Trent […]

Chief Executive Judy Chen leaves TECNZ

Friday, October 25th, 2019

Chief Executive Judy Chen leaves TECNZ Judy Chen is stepping down as Chief Executive of the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ). She has held […]

Tourism industry facing a steady summer season after years of stellar growth

Friday, October 25th, 2019

Tourism industry facing a steady summer season after years of stellar growth The tourism industry is busy preparing for the summer season despite numbers from some […]

New era for Air New Zealand’s International Network 

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

New era for Air New Zealand’s International Network Air New Zealand is accelerating its ambitions for North America and will launch a non-stop service between Auckland and New York using […]

Hotel management students receive boost from industry

Wednesday, October 23rd, 2019

  Hotel management students receive boost from industry The inaugural winners of the New Zealand Hotel Industry Scholarships have been announced. The scholarships were on offer […]

Edgewater’s Lonely Tree ‘Revealed’

Tuesday, October 22nd, 2019

Edgewater’s Lonely Tree ‘Revealed’ With a bright red bow wrapped around it, Edgewater’s Lonely Tree Gift area was officially opened on Friday 18th October by Board […]

2019 YoungTEC Awards finalists announced

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

2019 YoungTEC Awards finalists announced YoungTEC is proud to announce the finalists of their 2019 Excellence and Go with Tourism Rising Star awards.  With a record […]

The Red Barn

Thursday, October 17th, 2019

The Red Barn is an iconic turn-of-the-century function venue and farm tour operator . Set on a 500 acre working dairy farm in the Waikato region, […]

The Rees Culinary Coup: Attracts Olympian Chef to Head up True South Dining Room

Tuesday, October 8th, 2019

The Rees Culinary Coup: Attracts Olympian Chef to Head up True South Dining Room The Rees Queenstown is delighted to announce the appointment of culinary Olympian and […]

Go Orange named Deloitte Fastest Growing Services Business two years in a row

Friday, September 27th, 2019

Go Orange named Deloitte Fastest Growing Services Business two years in a row The awards keep coming for Queenstown and Fiordland tourism operator Go Orange. For […]

Grand Pacific Tours

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Grand Pacific Tours is a New Zealand Coach Holiday Specialist aimed at the mature age traveller and recognised as the market leader offering travellers a quality […]

Scenic Luxury Cruises and Tours

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

A proudly Australian founded company Scenic has offices across the globe, two sister companies, Evergreen Tours and Emerald Waterways and after more than three decades of […]