Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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Tourism industry launches careers package to attract New Zealanders

Thursday, May 16th, 2019

Tourism industry launches careers package to attract New Zealanders A three-year package of initiatives designed to attract New Zealanders to tourism careers has been launched today […]

Our Largest Export Industry Is a Serious Career Option

Wednesday, May 15th, 2019

Wednesday 15 May 2019 Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand Our Largest Export Industry Is a Serious Career Option The Tourism Export Council […]

Wellington’s ZEALANDIA and James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Announce Sustainability Partnership

Tuesday, May 14th, 2019

Wellington’s ZEALANDIA and James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Announce Sustainability Partnership A new sustainability partnership between ZEALANDIA eco-sanctuary and James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor aims to […]

New General Manager for Leading Wanaka Hotel

Saturday, May 11th, 2019

Media Information Tuesday 7 May 2019 New General Manager for Leading Wanaka Hotel The Board of Edgewater-Lake Wanaka has appointed a new General Manager.  Catherine Bone […]

Wellington’s ZEALANDIA and James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Announce Sustainability Partnership

Friday, May 10th, 2019

A new sustainability partnership between ZEALANDIA eco-sanctuary and James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor aims to strengthen environmental goals and enrich the visitor experience to Wellington. The […]

GCH Aviation Group expands tourism portfolio with purchase of Kaikoura Helicopters

Friday, May 10th, 2019

GCH Aviation is boosting its investment in tourism infrastructure by buying Kaikoura Helicopters. GCH Aviation Group Chief Executive, Andrew Currie says the purchase expands the group’s […]

BDM and Quality Manager for ASURE Accommodation Group

Thursday, May 9th, 2019

BDM and Quality Manager for ASURE Accommodation Group Commencing 1st May, Doug Robinson, Managing Director of NZAG Ltd T/A ASURE Accommodation Group, is pleased to welcome […]

Air New Zealand says kia ora to Seoul

Thursday, March 28th, 2019

Air New Zealand says kia ora to Seoul Air New Zealand is expanding its Pacific Rim network with the announcement today of a new direct service […]

Take Me 2 The World Partners with CEDA

Thursday, March 21st, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE Take Me 2 The World Partners with CEDA – Promoting Short Term Study Tours to Manawatu. Palmerston North-based TECNZ ITO Member Take Me 2 The […]

New 100% Experience Awards open to celebrate top tourism operators

Tuesday, March 12th, 2019

The inaugural Qualmark 100% New Zealand Experience Awards have launched with a bang, with more than 80 registrations received from tourism operators across the country in […]

Multi-million makeover for airport hotel

Monday, February 18th, 2019

A multi-million dollar top-to-toe makeover of the Hamilton Airport Hotel will deliver a destination restaurant plus 4-star conference and accommodation facilities for the region. The revamped […]

The first fully integrated airport hotel in New Zealand opens at Wellington Airport

Friday, February 15th, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE The first fully integrated airport hotel in New Zealand opens at Wellington Airport The first hotel in New Zealand fully connected and integrated with […]

Destination Fiordland takes unique opportunity & New manager employed at Destination Fiordland

Thursday, February 14th, 2019

MEDIA RELEASE  Destination Fiordland takes unique opportunity & New manager employed at Destination Fiordland  The Board of Destination Fiordland have taken the opportunity through the recent establishment […]

Capstone Hotels appointed Management Company for The Theatre Royal Hotel in Kumara, Westland

Friday, February 1st, 2019

Capstone Hotels appointed Management Company for The Theatre Royal Hotel in Kumara, Westland New Zealand owned Capstone Hotels & Resorts have been appointed as the Management […]

Tourwriter launches online itinerary builder platform designed to reinvent the way tour operators design travel

Thursday, January 24th, 2019

Tourwriter launches online itinerary builder platform designed to reinvent the way tour operators design travel Tour operator software company, Tourwriter, are introducing a brand new product […]

Travel trends in 2019: What to expect and how to prepare

Friday, January 11th, 2019

To read more about Tourwriter’s blog on ‘Travel trends in 2019: What to expect and how to prepare’, click here

Tourwriter welcomes new Chief Revenue Officer, Adam Sirota

Friday, January 11th, 2019

Tour operator software company, Tourwriter, have started 2019 with the introduction of a Chief Revenue Officer, Adam Sirota to their global team. Adam joins Tourwriter following […]

Mighty Waikato hits tourism sweet spot

Thursday, December 13th, 2018

Heavy-hitters from New Zealand’s tourism industry have thrown support behind the Mighty Waikato branding strategy formally released today. Hamilton & Waikato Tourism is responsible for marketing […]

Congratulations to the 2018 YoungTEC Award Winners

Thursday, December 6th, 2018

Wednesday 5 December 2018 For immediate release Media Release from Young Tourism Export Council  Congratulations to the 2018 YoungTEC Award winners  YoungTEC is proud to announce […]

Kaikōura has topped Airbnb’s global trending destination list for 2019

Wednesday, December 5th, 2018

M E D I A  R E L E A S E  Kaikōura has topped Airbnb’s global trending destination list for 2019 Maria Cantazariti, PR Manager […]

Tourism Fatigue Up for Discussion at Auckland Symposium

Monday, December 3rd, 2018

A tourism symposium in Auckland this week will be looking at how to counter perceived tourism fatigue. The forum is being led by the Tourism Export […]

New owner for iconic Marlborough Sounds lodges

Thursday, November 29th, 2018

Media Release For immediate release 29 November, 2018 New owner for iconic Marlborough Sounds lodges Marlborough Tour Company has expanded with the purchase of the popular […]

Introduce Kamana Lakehouse….

Tuesday, November 27th, 2018

Queenstown’s Aspen Hotel, located on Fernhill, has undergone a multi-million-dollar property renovation and rebrand. The new boutique accommodation makes the most of the same spectacular views, […]

SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES DELIVERS NEW MILFORD SOUND ADVENTURES

Thursday, November 22nd, 2018

Southern Discoveries has launched two new day trip options for exploring Milford Sound ahead of another busy summer season in this world-famous corner of New Zealand. […]

New Communications Manager joins Destination Wairarapa

Monday, November 19th, 2018

12 November 2018 New Communications Manager joins Destination Wairarapa Destination Wairarapa, the regional tourism organisation, has appointed journalist Sara Bunny to the position of Media Communications […]

Big Changes for Two of New Zealand’s Most Iconic Hotels

Wednesday, November 14th, 2018

Wednesday, 14 November 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Enquiries: marketing@wairakei.co.nz Big Changes for Two of New Zealand’s Most Iconic Hotels Recent appointments of a new General […]

Cash injection for Queenstown’s volunteer fire service

Thursday, November 8th, 2018

November 8 2018 Cash injection for Queenstown’s volunteer fire service One of the country’s busiest volunteer fire fighting services has received a welcome $8000 cash injection. […]

Tourism Strategy change of direction long overdue

Tuesday, November 6th, 2018

Tuesday 6 November 2018 For immediate release Tourism Strategy change of direction long overdue The Government’s draft tourism strategy that opened for consultation today is long […]

New platform to disrupt tourism talent marketplace

Thursday, November 1st, 2018

A new company dedicated to assisting the NZ tourism industry with its current and future skills and talent shortage is being launch this month. Tourism Talent […]

Green Mindset’ of Luxury Queenstown Hotel – The Rees Earns World Sustainable Tourism Award out of 31 countries

Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018

Today Skål International, a member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has presented The Rees Hotel Queenstown with a global award for Sustainable Tourism at […]