Media Releases


Xmas Symposium 2023 – International Tourism Forecasts and Industry Update

Thursday, December 7th, 2023

Xmas Symposium 2023 – International Tourism Forecasts and Industry Update Over 280 international tourism operators have descended on Auckland to attend the annual Tourism Export Council […]

YoungTEC Awarded Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Grant

Wednesday, October 25th, 2023

YoungTEC Awarded Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Grant Young Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (YoungTEC) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded a […]

TECNZ Conference 2024 dates announced

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2023

TECNZ Conference 2024 dates announced The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ)’s next annual conference will be held on 6,7 and 8 August 2024 in […]

2023 TECNZ and YoungTEC Award winners announced

Wednesday, August 9th, 2023

2023 TECNZ and YoungTEC Award winners announced Three of New Zealand’s top tourism businesses, one industry leader and two promising YoungTEC individuals have been recognised as […]

TECNZ 2023 Tourism Conference – “Rethinking the Future”

Wednesday, August 2nd, 2023

TECNZ 2023 Tourism Conference – “Rethinking the Future” Wednesday 2 August 2023 – The vibrant, worldclass destination of Rotorua will be in the spotlight next week […]

2022 TECNZ Achievement Awards Winners Announced

Monday, September 12th, 2022

2022 TECNZ Achievement Awards Winners Announced 10 August 2022 – Three of New Zealand’s top tourism international businesses and two industry leaders have been recognised as the […]

International Tourism Industry Getting Ready to Go

Monday, September 12th, 2022

International Tourism Industry Getting Ready to Go 9 August 2022 – The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand annual conference with 260 delegates is delighted to be […]

Tourism industry influencers rediscovering Nelson Tasman

Monday, September 12th, 2022

Tourism industry influencers rediscovering Nelson Tasman 5 August 2022 – Nelson Tasman’s profile as an international destination will be in the spotlight this week as New Zealand’s […]

TECNZ Update Forecast and Commentary

Monday, September 12th, 2022

13 June 2022 The inbound prospects and outlook for the 22-23 international visitor season has changed over the past two months, for the positive… Previously when […]

Budget 2022 Investment to be Practical Please

Monday, September 12th, 2022

19 May 2022 The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand was not expecting any funding support in the 2022 Budget after asking Minister Nash for support […]

TECNZ Elections welcome a new Board Member

Wednesday, August 10th, 2022

TECNZ Elections welcome a new Board Member The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has announced the appointment of a new TECNZ Board Member, Eve […]

2022 TECNZ Awards finalists announced

Tuesday, July 5th, 2022

2022 TECNZ Awards finalists announced Fourteen of New Zealand’s esteemed tourism companies and individuals have been recognised with the announcement of the Tourism Export Council of […]

Pre-departure tests gone by August 2022

Thursday, May 12th, 2022

“TECNZ welcomes the news that pre-departure testing will be removed by 31 July. We would have preferred the date to have been by 31 May 2022 to […]

International visitors on the way back

Wednesday, March 16th, 2022

International visitors on the way back _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is thrilled that international visitors from Australia are able to return […]

International tourism sector still nervous

Friday, March 4th, 2022

International tourism sector still nervous _______________________________________________________________________________________ The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is thrilled that returning New Zealanders from Australia can return home from […]

International Tourism Sector on Brink of Collapse

Thursday, February 17th, 2022

International Tourism Sector on Brink of Collapse The numbers don’t lie. The international tourism sector is on the brink of collapse if targeted financial support is […]

Australia reopens for visitors 21 February 2022

Tuesday, February 8th, 2022

Australia reopens for visitors 21 February 2022 New Zealand international tourism businesses’ hope of a future lasts four days after the Prime Minister of Australia Scott […]

NZ Border Settings

Thursday, February 3rd, 2022

NZ Border Settings (3 February 2022) Today’s announcement by government with its new border reopening dates is a helpful start for businesses to start to plan […]

YoungTEC Chair and Vice Chair announced

Friday, November 26th, 2021

YoungTEC Chair and Vice Chair announced The Board of the Young Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (YoungTEC) is delighted to announce that Charlotte Brady, ZORB […]

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 […]

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 […]

Government urged to reconsider funding decision for Inbound Tour Operators

Monday, August 3rd, 2020

Government urged to reconsider funding decision for Inbound Tour Operators The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has urged the Government and decision makers to reconsider their […]

‘Opportunity in uncertainty’ workshop for YoungTEC leaders

Tuesday, July 21st, 2020

‘Opportunity in uncertainty’ workshop for YoungTEC leaders YoungTEC aims to tackle the impact of the COVID-19 epidemic by providing an exciting new development opportunity for young […]

Conference 2020 postponed and 2021 event announced

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

Conference 2020 postponed and 2021 event announced Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has announced the postponement of their annual TECNZ member conference which was […]

YoungTEC Chair and Vice Chair announced

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

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, ATEED […]

Tourism Export Council of NZ appoints new Chief Executive

Tuesday, December 17th, 2019

Tourism Export Council of NZ appoints new Chief Executive The Board of the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is delighted to announce that Lynda […]

Young tourism leaders named as YoungTEC Award Winners

Wednesday, December 4th, 2019

Young tourism leaders named as YoungTEC Award Winners YoungTEC proudly announced the winners of their 2019 Excellence and Go with Tourism Rising Star awards.  With a […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]