Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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Tourism Talent enters Australia and launches new website

Tuesday, September 24th, 2019

Tourism Talent enters Australia and launches new website New Zealand’s only dedicated tourism talent development and recruitment marketplace has launched in Australia operating in both New […]

Celebrate your uniqueness says tourism export expert

Friday, September 20th, 2019

Celebrate your uniqueness says tourism export expert Celebrate your uniqueness is the message from tourism exporters to Waitaki tourism businesses. TECNZ Chief Executive Judy Chen will […]

Holiday parks give most income back to their communities

Wednesday, September 18th, 2019

Holiday parks give most income back to their communities  Holiday parks contribute an average of 86% of their expenditure to their own regions and add further […]

Chateau Marlborough Hotel wins Best Regional Property Award for second time.

Monday, September 16th, 2019

Chateau Marlborough Hotel wins Best Regional Property Award for second time. Chateau Marlborough Hotel has been recognised as one of the country’s leading hotels by the […]

Dunedin Convention Bureau rebrands to Dunedin Business Events

Monday, September 16th, 2019

Dunedin Convention Bureau rebrands to Dunedin Business Events (Dunedin, 13 September 2019) – The Dunedin Convention Bureau has announced a rebranding to Dunedin Business Events, reflecting […]

VisitorPoint celebrates new tourism industry partnership

Monday, September 16th, 2019

VisitorPoint celebrates new tourism industry partnership A new tourism business partnership between New Zealand’s top brochure distribution company and Australia’s leading online booking platform is being […]

NZST and YoungTEC continue to drive tourism as a career

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

For immediate release Thursday 12 September 2019 Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand NZST and YoungTEC continue to drive tourism as a career […]

Beyond The Blue

Thursday, September 12th, 2019

Beyond The Blue offers bespoke DMC services in New Zealand and the South Pacific, as well as Australia. The team are highly skilled and experienced, catering […]

Pioneering Ziptrek Ecotours founder finalist in top New Zealand tourism awards 

Wednesday, September 11th, 2019

Pioneering Ziptrek Ecotours founder finalist in top New Zealand tourism awards  From architecture to guiding, outdoor education to tourism, with a degree of self-deprecation Trent Yeo […]

YoungTEC Awards welcome a new partnership

Thursday, September 5th, 2019

YoungTEC Awards welcome a new partnership The Young Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (YoungTEC) welcome on board a new partner, Go with Tourism, to the […]

Destination Wairarapa boss to step down

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019

DESTINATION WAIRARAPA BOSS TO STEP DOWN After eight years in charge of the region’s tourism organisation, Destination Wairarapa, David Hancock is stepping down. The announcement follows […]

VR Hotels and Resorts

Tuesday, September 3rd, 2019

VR Hotels and Resorts are is a family owned company with 14 hotels currently in New Zealand. There are 6 in Auckland, with others in Rotorua, […]

Limousine Services Queenstown

Friday, August 30th, 2019

For over thirty years, Limousine Services Queenstown has provided its guests with unique travel experiences. With a focus on sightseeing and indulgence in equal parts, we […]

South Pacific Helicopters / Wings Over Whales

Friday, August 30th, 2019

South Pacific Helicopters offer Whale Watching Flights and Scenic Flights by helicopter. It is an incredible way to view the wildlife and unique scenery of the […]

Taranaki to showcase destination to TECNZ members in 2020

Thursday, August 15th, 2019

Thursday 15 August Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) For immediate release Taranaki to showcase destination to TECNZ members in 2020 The […]

2019 Tourism Operator Awards voted by Industry Peers

Thursday, August 15th, 2019

Thursday 15 August 2019 Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) For immediate release 2019 Tourism Operator Awards voted by Industry Peers Three […]

TECNZ welcome a new Board member

Thursday, August 15th, 2019

Thursday 15 August 2019 Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) For immediate release TECNZ welcome a new Board member The Tourism Export […]

Tourism industry operators challenged to look at more than just the bottom line

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Wednesday 14 August 2019 Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) For immediate release Tourism industry operators challenged to look at more than […]

Tourism Export Council welcomes new funding to grow tourism industry talent

Wednesday, August 14th, 2019

Wednesday 14 August 2019 For immediate release Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand Tourism Export Council welcomes new funding to grow tourism industry […]

Tourism industry influencers rediscovering Ōtautahi Christchurch

Monday, August 12th, 2019

Tourism industry influencers rediscovering Ōtautahi Christchurch Christchurch’s profile as an international destination will be in the spotlight this week as New Zealand’s tourism experts come to […]

Alpine Luxury Tours

Monday, July 29th, 2019

Alpine Luxury Tours specialises in privately guided day tours for sightseeing, Multi Day Experiences, wine experiences, hiking, heli hiking and heli-adventures to Exclusive locations throughout Queenstown, […]

VisitorPoint commits to the Living Wage

Monday, July 29th, 2019

VisitorPoint commits to the Living Wage New Zealand brochure distribution company VisitorPoint officially committed to paying its staff the Living Wage from July 1. All VisitorPoint […]

Progressive Dinner Tours launch in Queenstown

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

Progressive Dinner Tours launch in Queenstown The region’s first ever Progressive Dinner Tour is about to hit Queenstown, hosted by renowned operators Alpine Wine Tours. As […]

InterCity Group becomes Entrada Travel Group 

Thursday, July 18th, 2019

InterCity Group becomes Entrada Travel Group One of Australasia’s fastest-growing tourism and transport companies, InterCity Group, has a new name, Entrada Travel Group. The name Entrada […]

MDA Experiences

Monday, July 15th, 2019

Let us design the perfect itinerary so that you can explore Aotearoa in the best possible way. Unlike other providers, MDA Experiences is also your operational […]

Yonder HQ

Thursday, July 11th, 2019

Yonder HQ provides software to tourism businesses that helps boost online conversion, improve SEO and make data driven business decisions. From live chat to AI chatbots, […]

New exciting products for the North Island (NZ) – Snowshoeing and Wilderness Bush Experiences

Friday, July 5th, 2019

New exciting products for the North Island (NZ) – Snowshoeing and Wilderness Bush Experiences What happens when the largest outdoor operator in Taupo meets an ex body […]

2019 TECNZ Operator of the Year Awards finalists announced

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

2019 TECNZ Operator of the Year Awards finalists announced Nine of New Zealand’s esteemed tourism companies have been recognised with the announcement of the Tourism Export […]

Central Otago Tourism Operators Urged To Be Unique

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Central Otago Tourism Operators Urged To Be Unique Unique attractions and activities telling the Central Otago story will help develop stronger and more diverse visitor markets […]

Tourism Exporters meet local industry in Ruapehu today

Tuesday, July 2nd, 2019

Tourism Exporters meet local industry in Ruapehu today Building on the uniqueness of the region is the key to success in tourism for the Ruapehu region […]