Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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Hurunui Tourism

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Regional tourism organisation promoting the South Island’s Hurunui region, a picturesque region encompassing endless sandy coastlines, historic villages, New Zealand’s alpine spa village Hanmer Springs and […]

Venture Taranaki launch ‘Taranaki – Just around the corner’ domestic tourism campaign

Wednesday, October 21st, 2020

Venture Taranaki launch ‘Taranaki – Just around the corner’ domestic tourism campaign This week, Venture Taranaki launched its domestic campaign, designed to attract visitation to the […]

NZMT congratulates TNZ Pou Ārahi Hemi Sundgren

Tuesday, October 13th, 2020

Nau mai, haere mai, whakatau mai!  Nei rā te mihi maioha ki a koe e Hēmi. We wish to take this opportunity to congratulate Hēmi Sundgren, […]

The Hotel Britomart debuts in Auckland

Friday, October 2nd, 2020

MEDIA RELEASE 1 OCTOBER 2020 AUCKLAND: Today signals the beginning of a new era for the Britomart precinct, with The Hotel Britomart officially opening its doors to […]

Ziptrek Ecotours achieve zero carbon zipping for another year

Monday, September 28th, 2020

Ziptrek Ecotours is stoked to announce, in time for school holidays, that it is again a carbon neutral business ensuring its guests can experience the thrill […]

Air New Zealand grounds 777 fleet until September 2021

Friday, September 11th, 2020

Air New Zealand grounds 777 fleet until September 2021 Air New Zealand has grounded its Boeing 777 fleet until at least September 2021 due to the […]

Holiday Inn Express supports community – embraces Winter Pride

Monday, September 7th, 2020

Holiday Inn Express supports community – embraces Winter Pride Queenstown’s Holiday Inn Express & Suites has only been open seven weeks, but has jumped ‘boots and […]

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 […]

Fiordland locals encouraged to ‘Host A Holiday’ for friends and family

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Fiordland locals encouraged to ‘Host A Holiday’ for friends and family   Fiordland has come up with a unique initiative encouraging locals to invite their friends […]

Raise funds for St John Ambulance and raise awareness for mental health

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

This year Shotover Canyon Swing is going ‘full swing’ in an event on the 17th September 2020 to raise funds for St John Ambulance and raise awareness […]

Heli Glenorchy acquires Heliworks Queenstown – builds on brand for future

Tuesday, September 1st, 2020

Heli Glenorchy acquires Heliworks Queenstown – builds on brand for future Heli Glenorchy, owned by Action Helicopters Limited and one of the Southern Lakes’ top scenic […]

Whanganui River Adventures

Monday, August 31st, 2020

Get off the beaten track and explore the natural & untouched Whanganui River on one of our Jet Boat or Canoe Tours. Be immersed in our […]

Tourism Accelerator launches to help startup founders re-shape the tourism industry.

Tuesday, August 25th, 2020

Tourism Accelerator launches to help startup founders re-shape the tourism industry. Wellington-based startup programme Lightning Lab has teamed up with Tourwriter , an award-winning Kiwi tourism-tech […]

Weddings take a leap forward at Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown

Thursday, August 20th, 2020

Weddings take a leap forward at Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown Wedding season has arrived at award winning company Ziptrek Ecotours as they launch their zipline accessed […]

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Milks New Sustainability Initiative To Reduce 13,000 Bottles from NZ’s Plastic Waste

Monday, August 17th, 2020

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Milks New Sustainability Initiative To Reduce 13,000 Bottles from NZ’s Plastic Waste Leading by example, even during the COVID-19 pandemic, The Rees Hotel […]

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award four years in a row

Monday, August 10th, 2020

The Rees Hotel Queenstown Wins 2020 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award four years in a row The Rees Hotel is pleased to announce it has been recognised […]

Capstone Hotel Management secures the management of Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island.

Tuesday, August 4th, 2020

Capstone Hotel Management secures the management of Delamore Lodge on Waiheke Island. New Zealand owned Capstone Hotels & Resorts trading as Capstone Hotel Management have been […]

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 […]

Destinate NZ

Monday, July 27th, 2020

Destinate NZ is a full service tourism marketing consultancy offering real world advice to tourism businesses. We have access to a collective of very experienced tourism professionals and […]

‘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 […]

GCH Aviation Group expands tourism portfolio with purchase of Tasman Helicopters in Nelson

Thursday, July 16th, 2020

GCH Aviation has again boosted its investment in tourism infrastructure with the purchase of Tasman Helicopters in Nelson. GCH Aviation Group Chief Executive, Andrew Currie says […]

CPG Hotels major domestic tourism investment

Monday, July 13th, 2020

CPG Hotels major domestic tourism investment As the country’s largest privately-owned hotel group, CPG Hotels, like the rest of the tourism sector, has experienced less than […]

First organically compostable coffee cup

Friday, July 10th, 2020

First organically compostable coffee cup Biodegradable packaging company Glopac has launched New Zealand’s first organically compostable coffee cup. The Christchurch-based supplier designed the cup and lid […]

Seasonz Travel Ltd

Friday, July 3rd, 2020

Seasonz Travel is a luxury travel company specializing in tailor-made travel in New Zealand and the South Pacific. We cater for the independent traveller and Group […]

InterCity announces restart of Gisborne – Napier services

Wednesday, July 1st, 2020

InterCity announces restart of Gisborne – Napier services Long distance bus operator InterCity is reconnecting Gisborne and Napier, with services resuming from 1 July. Selected services […]

Holiday Inn Express opens first NZ hotel in Queenstown

Wednesday, July 1st, 2020

Holiday Inn Express opens first NZ hotel in Queenstown Pro-invest Group is set to launch its first hotel in New Zealand with its doors opening to […]

InterCity Expands Northland services in time for school holidays

Friday, June 26th, 2020

InterCity Expands Northland services in time for school holidays National bus network InterCity will resume additional services to Northland from Wednesday 1 July 2020. The services […]

How to Measure your Carbon Footprint

Monday, June 22nd, 2020

How to Measure your Carbon Footprint One of the first steps towards having a sustainable tourism business is to understand, measure and reduce your carbon footprint. […]

InterCity Expands South Island Services

Friday, June 19th, 2020

InterCity Expands South Island Services National bus network InterCity today announced that it will re-start additional services across the South Island from this weekend. The services […]

Beyond Belief – Fiordland targets domestic visitors with call to experience their own backyard

Thursday, June 18th, 2020

Beyond Belief – Fiordland targets domestic visitors with call to experience their own backyard While tourism businesses scramble to adapt to the domestic market in the […]