Media Releases

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 The tourism industry is busy preparing for the summer season despite numbers from some […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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

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 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 Building on the uniqueness of the region is the key to success in tourism for the Ruapehu region […]

        Thursday 16 May 2019 Media Release from Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ)   New Zealand Tourism Strategy in the Nick […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) and The Icehouse are excited to be working together towards a shared goal of developing the leadership skills, capability and […]

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has welcomed the government’s announcement of the R&D Tax Incentive for businesses, saying it opens doors for more […]

The new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy provides much needed additional tourism funding but it must not be a replacement for funding that is already […]

Tourism Export Council Xmas Symposium and YoungTEC Summit Open for Registrations The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is delighted to announce that this year […]

YoungTEC awarded two Hospitality Training Trust grants The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) is excited to announce their success in the 2018 Hospitality Training Trust funding […]

The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) and New Zealand School of Tourism are excited to announce the formalisation of their partnership, working together towards a shared […]

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has announced the reappointment of Anna Black, Executive Director of General Travel as Board Chair and the election […]

Tourism operators are eagerly anticipating a visit to Christchurch for next year’s annual Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) Tourism Conference, 14-15 August 2019. It […]

The tourism industry is being told it must be constantly adapting to change with technological advances likely to have an enormous impact on their business. Chief […]