Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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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 […]

QT Queenstown Attracts Strong International Interest

Monday, May 7th, 2018

QT Queenstown Attracts Strong International Interest Queenstown’s newest hotel, QT Queenstown, is resonating strongly with overseas visitors. Since opening, December 2017, the boutique hotel has sold […]

TIME Unlimited Tours – ‘Winning Formula continues with Luxury Eco-Cultural Experiences”

Tuesday, April 24th, 2018

TIME Unlimited Tours – ‘Winning Formula continues with Luxury Eco-Cultural Experiences” There is no doubt, they have the luck of their Irish heritage, as Ceillhe & […]

Southern Discoveries appoints new International Sales Manager for western markets

Tuesday, April 10th, 2018

9 April 2018 Southern Discoveries appoints new International Sales Manager for western markets Premium Queenstown and Milford Sound tourism operator Southern Discoveries has appointed tourism specialist […]

Families unite in business

Wednesday, April 4th, 2018

Two iconic Marlborough families have joined forces to boost year-round tourism to the region. Half of Marlborough Tour Company, established more than 20 years ago by […]

Slashed funding for regional tourism promotion: Catastrophic for regions

Wednesday, March 28th, 2018

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is extremely concerned by proposed massive funding cuts to regional tourism promotion as local authority long-term plans are reviewed. […]

Perfect Score for GO Rentals in Canstar Blue Awards

Monday, March 26th, 2018

Independent company beats out big brands in prestigious awards GO Rentals was today revealed as the winner of the Canstar Blue Customer Satisfaction Award in the […]

Executive Housekeeper, Environmental Manager and Matriarch of the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor Retires

Thursday, March 22nd, 2018

The James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor’s Executive Housekeeper, Denise Thornton, retires this Friday after 44 years at the central Wellington Hotel. Commencing on the front desk […]

Inbound Tourism Operators Delighted with Regional Development Funding

Tuesday, February 27th, 2018

The Tourism Export Council says the Provincial Growth Fund will be a real shot in the arm for the regions being targeted initially. TECNZ CEO Judy […]

LOVELAKE FESTIVAL GREAT LAKE TAUPO DAILY SCHEDULES RELEASED AND FIRST VENDORS ANNOUNCED

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018

YOGA, MUSIC, AROHA. LoveLake Festival 2018 brings a weekend of yoga, meditation, mindfulness, music and aroha to Taupō’s Wairakei Resort. After the unfortunate cancellation of Wanderlust […]

Air New Zealand takes off to Taipei

Thursday, February 22nd, 2018

Air New Zealand has today announced it will start operating non-stop flights between Auckland and Taipei from November 2018. The airline will fly up to five […]

THOR INDUSTRIES AND TOURISM HOLDINGS LTD. (thl) JOIN FORCES TO USHER IN A NEW AGE OF OUTDOOR ADVENTURE

Monday, February 19th, 2018

Leading RV and Travel Tech Companies announce TH2, a global joint venture to bring the benefits of digital connectivity to the RV community CINCINNATI, Ohio, February […]

Agroventures becomes Velocity Valley

Tuesday, February 13th, 2018

After nearly 20 years Agroventures Adventure Park is changing its name to Velocity Valley. The adventure park first opened in 1998, welcoming the world’s first purpose-built […]

Queenstown Charities Benefit From QT Housewarming

Monday, February 12th, 2018

Designer quirk, tasty tipples and edgy in-room activations were the order of the night when invited locals from across the tourism, hospitality and business sectors attended […]

Rental car, taxi or Uber: which is cheapest?

Monday, December 18th, 2017

Here’s a question which should grab the attention of every traveller: which is the most cost-effective way to travel once you’re off the airplane? Your choices […]

Southern Discoveries Recommits to Campaign for Threatened Species

Monday, December 18th, 2017

A movement to protect some of New Zealand’s most precious native species has been given another vital boost with Southern Discoveries renewing its sponsorship of the […]

Queenstown Tourism Legend Named Industry Life Member

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

Proud South lslander, Queenstown resident and tourism legend Tony McQuilkin, has been made a Life Member of the Tourism Export Council New Zealand (TECNZ), an accolade […]

Future of tourism industry requires attitude change

Thursday, December 7th, 2017

The future of New Zealand’s tourism industry depends on the country valuing it more as a rewarding and professional career, says the Tourism Export Council of […]

Ziptrek Ecotours ‘Locals day’ a roaring success for Wakatipu High School Branches Camp

Monday, October 30th, 2017

Queenstown tourism company Ziptrek Ecotours is celebrating another successful ‘Locals Day’ as over 200 locals ‘took to the trees’ yesterday (Sunday October 29) to raise money […]

Tourism Export Council Xmas Symposium and Young TEC Summit Open for Registrations

Tuesday, October 17th, 2017

The Tourism Export Council (TEC) is delighted to announce that this year the famed Xmas Symposium and Young TEC Summit will take place at the Skycity […]

Crowne Plaza Christchurch wins silver in national award

Wednesday, October 11th, 2017

October 11 2017 Crowne Plaza Christchurch wins silver in national award The design team behind the stunning new Crowne Plaza Christchurch has won a silver award […]

Community invited to vote on Ziptrek locals day recipient in Queenstown

Thursday, September 21st, 2017

September 21 2017 Community invited to vote on Ziptrek locals day recipient in Queenstown Queenstown tourism company Ziptrek Ecotours is taking its Locals Day to a […]

New Zealand is Worth Loving

Wednesday, September 13th, 2017

James Cook Hotel supports New Zealand’s Worth Loving Wellington Pollution Awareness Mural Clean Up Day

Tourism Job Opportunity with New Zealand Maritime Museum

Saturday, August 26th, 2017

New Zealand Maritime Museum – Trade and Tourism Account Manager role

TEC Conference challenges

Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017

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Hallmark Bridges the Strait

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Its been only 31 years, but Hallmark has now a formal footprint in Auckland, Wellington, Tauranga, Rotorua and now Christchurch. The private transport market for small vehicles under […]

Qualmark Gold for Breakers Boutique Accommodation, West Coast

Monday, July 31st, 2017

Breakers Boutique Accommodation on the Great Coast Road north of Greymouth is proud to have been awarded Gold under the new Qualmark Sustainable Tourism Business grading […]

Air New Zealand – Tourism Executive (12 months fixed term)

Wednesday, May 24th, 2017

Tourism Executive (12 month Fixed Term) Air New Zealand has a clear and compelling strategy to drive sustainable, profitable growth across the Air New Zealand Group. […]

Chief Executive Role TECNZ

Monday, May 1st, 2017

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) invites expressions of interest for the role of Chief Executive Officer. TECNZ is an Incorporated Society representative and […]

Tourism Export Council NZ CEO Resigns

Monday, May 1st, 2017

Tourism Export Council NZ (TECNZ) Chairman Martin Horgan has today confirmed the resignation of CEO Lesley Immink after six years leading the organisation. “Lesley has been […]