Tourism Export Council Latest News

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The Tourism Export Council Announces New Board Member

Friday, August 10th, 2018

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 […]

Christchurch to showcase destination to tourism influencers in 2019

Friday, August 10th, 2018

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 […]

Big Opportunities Ahead for Tourism Operators Thanks to Technology

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

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 […]

2018 Top Tourism Operators Recognised by Industry

Thursday, August 9th, 2018

Three of New Zealand’s top tourism operators have been recognised as the best in the business by their industry peers. The awards event, part of the […]

Future proofing the industry a hot topic at sold out Tourism Conference

Monday, August 6th, 2018

The annual Tourism Conference hosted by the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is another sold-out event this year. More than 320 delegates will gather […]

IS YOUR CASH FLOW CAUSING YOU CONCERN?

Tuesday, July 31st, 2018

HOW TO MAXIMISE YOUR CASH FLOW NOW!!! Manage the financial resources of your business: Ask for a larger deposit on all bookings. Retain funds as long […]

Is New Zealands Tourism At Risk?

Sunday, July 22nd, 2018

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Visitor Levy could see international visitors paying multiple times to access the DOC estate

Friday, July 20th, 2018

Tourism operators are welcoming a proposed tourism levy but say they’re concerned visitors could end up paying multiple times to go on the Department of Conservation […]

TECNZ Launches New Health & Safety Initiative

Monday, July 16th, 2018

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has launched a new Health & Safety (H&S) online checklist to improve the efficiency of H&S data collection, storage, […]

Tourplan unveils next generation software for tour operators and DMCs

Thursday, July 12th, 2018

The latest system, Tourplan NX, incorporates cutting-edge web and cloud technologies to deliver an exciting and innovative user experience. Renowned functionality, new architecture and design Tourplan’s […]

InterCity Group continues Aussie expansion with new acquisition

Thursday, July 12th, 2018

Media release: 11 July 2018 InterCity Group continues Aussie expansion with new acquisition  New Zealand tourism and transport company InterCity Group has today announced the expansion […]

AUCKLAND’S BRITOMART PRECINCT TO HAVE ITS FIRST PREMIUM HOTEL

Thursday, July 5th, 2018

THE HOTEL BRITOMART TO OPEN IN 2020 WITH 10 FLOORS AND 99 ROOMS  2 July 2018  An elegant new lifestyle hotel is coming to Auckland’s most […]

Tourism Export Council NZ Reveals their Top Tourism Businesses for 2018

Thursday, June 28th, 2018

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is pleased to announce the finalists for the 2018 “Operator of the Year” awards. These awards recognise members’ […]

EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment NZ welcomes new National Director of Sales

Monday, June 25th, 2018

EVENT Hospitality and Entertainment NZ (EVT) has welcomed newly appointed Tracy Martin to the position of National Director of Sales for EVENT Hotels and Resorts New […]

Wairarapa Tourism Operators Awarded Top Qualmark Award

Monday, June 25th, 2018

WAIRARAPA TOURISM OPERATORS AWARDED TOP QUALMARK AWARD SH2 TURNS GOLD  The Wairarapa has businesses leading the way in making New Zealand a world class sustainable visitor […]

Pacific Travel Ltd has bought South Pacific Travellers World effective 28 June 2018

Monday, June 18th, 2018

South Pacific Travellers World is pleased to announce that effective from 28 June 2018, the business has been sold. The new owner is Pacific Travel Ltd […]

NEW WORLD CLASS GONDOLA FOR MT RUAPEHU SECURES GOVERNMENT BACKING

Sunday, June 17th, 2018

STATE OF THE ART GONDOLA TO TRANSFORM MT RUAPEHU VISITOR EXPERIENCE MT RUAPEHU, 15 June 2018: Mt Ruapehu’s Whakapapa is set to be transformed with a new […]

Proposed Visitor Levy must be used to improve tourism and support conservation says Tourism Export Council New Zealand

Friday, June 15th, 2018

Inbound Tourism Operators and key tourism suppliers are heartened that the proposed International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy announced today will be used to improve tourism […]

Experience our Tongariro White Water Grade 3 Adventure

Thursday, June 14th, 2018

  Rafting New Zealand’s Most popular adventure – the Tongariro Whitewater Grade 3 Rafting Adventure is a New Zealand Must-Do. We rafting this trip every day […]

TECNZ Strengthens Partnership with Qualmark

Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is pleased with the outcome of its recent review with Qualmark. “I believe this process has strengthened our […]

Tourism Bay of Plenty to implement Destination Management after funding boost

Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

Tourism Bay of Plenty to implement Destination Management after funding boost Tourism Bay of Plenty will become the first Regional Tourism Organisation in New Zealand outside […]

NEW ZEALAND INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR ACQUIRES SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL TOUR OPERATOR BUSINESS

Tuesday, June 12th, 2018

NEW ZEALAND INBOUND TOUR OPERATOR ACQUIRES SPECIALIST AGRICULTURAL TOUR OPERATOR BUSINESS Travel Time South Pacific announced that it has acquired AgriTravel International, a Waikato-based company which […]

SUCCESSFUL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MARTINBOROUGH THIS SPRING

Thursday, June 7th, 2018

SUCCESSFUL CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL RETURNS TO MARTINBOROUGH THIS SPRING  The successful Chamber Music Festival will return to Martinborough for its second year this September featuring a […]

Introducing SKYCITY’s new Horizon Hotel

Thursday, June 7th, 2018

Introducing SKYCITY’s new Horizon Hotel SKYCITY Entertainment Group today unveiled the name of its third Auckland hotel, Horizon Hotel, currently being built alongside the New Zealand […]

Taupo Tandem Skydiving achieves Qualmark Gold!

Wednesday, May 30th, 2018

We are incredibly happy to announce that Taupo Tandem Skydiving has achieved a Qualmark Gold rating! At Taupo Tandem Skydiving, we are committed to protecting our […]

GUIDES INTO SUSTAINABILITY

Monday, May 21st, 2018

Amidst the bustle and jubilations of graduation week there was a lot of hard work being done in Dunedin this weekend. ProGuides New Zealand, the country’s […]

GDPR – WHAT IS IT & WHAT DO YOU NEED TO DO?

Wednesday, May 16th, 2018

Tomahawk Update: GDPR. No, it’s not just another buzzword that’s afloat on the internet. Everyone with a website needs to pay attention! What is GDPR? GDPR […]

QT Queenstown Presents Negroni Week – Raising a Glass for a Cause

Monday, May 14th, 2018

QT Queenstown Presents Negroni Week – Raising a Glass for a Cause From 4-10 June 2018, QT Queenstown will be raising a glass in celebration of […]

Southern Discoveries Coach Expansion

Thursday, May 10th, 2018

SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES EXPANDS IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE OF MILFORD SOUND Following the successful launch of Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Coach & Cruise day trips last year, the company […]

ReserveGroup Evolves to Blue Ocean Marketing

Tuesday, May 8th, 2018

ReserveGroup evolves to Blue Ocean Marketing  May 7 2018: Tourism marketing experts ReserveGroup have evolved their business to Blue Ocean Marketing occupying a new space in […]