Tourism Export Council Latest News

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

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Crowne Plaza Queenstown rolls out red carpet to welcome first conference business post COVID-19

Thursday, June 18th, 2020

Crowne Plaza Queenstown rolls out red carpet to welcome first conference business post COVID-19 Queenstown’s premium place to meet, Crowne Plaza Queenstown, has opened its doors […]

Southern Crossings

Sunday, June 14th, 2020

Southern Crossings is a leading bespoke travel specialist for New Zealand, Australia and the South Pacific. We are a Conde Nest Traveler New Zealand and Australian […]

Tourwriter appoints Glenn Campbell and Pierre Malou as co-CEO’s to lead the company towards further growth

Wednesday, June 3rd, 2020

Tourwriter appoints Glenn Campbell and Pierre Malou as co-CEO’s to lead the company towards further growth Tour operator software company, Tourwriter, have announced a new leadership […]

Iconic Hole in the Rock cruises resume in time for the long weekend

Friday, May 29th, 2020

Iconic Hole in the Rock cruises resume in time for the long weekend Paihia-based cruise operator Fullers GreatSights will resume their famous Hole in the Rock […]

A pretty good plan D – Dunedin launches high impact domestic marketing campaign

Wednesday, May 27th, 2020

A pretty good plan D – Dunedin launches high impact domestic marketing campaign Enterprise Dunedin, the Dunedin City Council’s destination marketing arm, has launched an intriguing, high […]

InterCity’s national bus services resume

Tuesday, May 26th, 2020

InterCity’s national bus services resume InterCity, New Zealand’s only national bus network will resume limited services from 28 May, providing long awaited transport options for hundreds […]

GCH Aviation Partners with Skydiving Kiwis to bring skydiving to Sumner Beach, boosting Canterbury tourism.

Thursday, May 14th, 2020

GCH Aviation Partners with Skydiving Kiwis to bring skydiving to Sumner Beach, boosting Canterbury tourism. Skydiving Kiwis will soon be landing into Sumner Beach to give […]

Waitangi Treaty Grounds opening during Level 2

Wednesday, May 13th, 2020

Waitangi Treaty Grounds opening during Level 2 Waitangi Treaty Grounds will be opening to the public from Saturday 16th May with a range of COVID-19 safety […]

Free Guides to Becoming More Sustainable

Monday, May 11th, 2020

Sustainability NZ has created a series of new and updated resources covering some of the key sustainability topics to help your business survive and thrive. Taking these […]

New TSC Sustainability Assessment Tool

Thursday, May 7th, 2020

New TSC Sustainability Assessment Tool From economic resilience and risk preparedness to the improvements in our natural environment and reduced climate emissions, there are many benefits […]

Kennedy Park Resort shows confidence in its future

Tuesday, May 5th, 2020

Kennedy Park Resort shows confidence in its future Napier’s Council-owned, award-winning Kennedy Park Resort has begun construction of new bathroom, kitchen and laundry facilities. “Council had […]

Air New Zealand revises international network

Friday, April 24th, 2020

Air New Zealand revises international network Air New Zealand will not resume operation of its suspended Auckland-Buenos Aires and Los Angeles-London routes due to the deep […]

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 […]

Waitakere Resort & Spa welcomes new GM

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

Waitakere Resort & Spa welcomes new GM Duncan Mackenzie has been appointed as the new General Manager at Waitakere Resort & Spa and will take over […]

Air New Zealand updates domestic network for Alert Level 3

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2020

Air New Zealand updates domestic network for Alert Level 3 Air New Zealand is adjusting its domestic network with New Zealand to enter Alert Level 3 […]

NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL & EVENTS GROUP ACQUIRES EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY

Tuesday, April 7th, 2020

NEW ZEALAND TRAVEL & EVENTS GROUP ACQUIRES EVENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY Leisure Time Group, New Zealand, has purchased Auckland-based event management company; Lime & Soda. The event […]

Air New Zealand updates domestic network

Thursday, April 2nd, 2020

Air New Zealand updates domestic network Air New Zealand is adjusting its domestic network with New Zealand now at Alert Level 4. The airline will operate […]

The lights have been dimmed on Queenstown’s LUMA 

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

The lights have been dimmed on Queenstown’s LUMA  The lights have been dimmed on Queenstown’s award-winning sensory experience LUMA. Scheduled to return to the Queenstown Gardens […]

Air New Zealand brings forward suspension of Argentina service

Thursday, March 19th, 2020

Air New Zealand brings forward suspension of Argentina service Following increased government restrictions for travel into Argentina, Air New Zealand is suspending its Buenos Aires route […]

GCH Aviation Group expands into Luxury Charter Jet market

Tuesday, March 10th, 2020

GCH Aviation Group expands into Luxury Charter Jet market GCH Aviation is boosting its investment in tourism infrastructure by bringing a new Bombardier Challenger 604 charter […]

Tourwriter welcomes Chief Operating Officer, Pierre Malou

Wednesday, February 26th, 2020

Tourwriter welcomes Chief Operating Officer, Pierre Malou Tour operator software company, Tourwriter, are kicking off the next financial year with the introduction of their new Chief […]

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 […]

Don’t bin it, share it

Tuesday, February 25th, 2020

Don’t bin it, share it It’s all in the name, Free For All is a website where you list items to give away for nothing and you can […]

From fire to water – Tekapo Springs celebrates 12th anniversary with community event and Australian bushfire family offer 

Friday, February 21st, 2020

From fire to water – Tekapo Springs celebrates 12th anniversary with community event and Australian bushfire family offer  A multi-award-winning Tekapo tourism operation business is celebrating […]

BROOK SERENE ANNOUNCES HANDOVER TO OWNERS OF HENLEY HOTEL

Friday, February 14th, 2020

BROOK SERENE ANNOUNCES HANDOVER TO OWNERS OF HENLEY HOTEL Brook Serene announced today that they would be handing over all day to day management and marketing of the […]

Ahipara Luxury Travel

Wednesday, February 12th, 2020

Ahipara Luxury Travel is a destination management company (DMC), specialising in developing unique itineraries of New Zealand for international visitors. We specialise in luxury tourism (6,5 […]

Heritage Collection Waitakere Estate rebrands to Waitakere Resort & Spa

Friday, January 31st, 2020

Heritage Collection Waitakere Estate rebrands to Waitakere Resort & Spa Nestled in the Waitakere Ranges a short drive from Auckland city, the family owned property known […]

Jet Park Hotels

Friday, January 24th, 2020

For over 20 years Jet Park Hotels has been dedicated to providing excellent service and genuine Kiwi hospitality to our guests. We are passionate about New […]

New Year’s Resolution Draws the Line Against Predators, The Rees Joins the ‘Frankton Traps’ Family in 2020

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020

New Year’s Resolution Draws the Line Against Predators, The Rees Joins the ‘Frankton Traps’ Family in 2020 The Rees Hotel  as part of its ongoing company-wide commitment […]

Queenstown tourism operator targets premium visitor market with business growth

Tuesday, January 14th, 2020

Queenstown tourism operator targets premium visitor market with business growth A well-established Queenstown tour operator is taking a new direction in response to changes in overseas […]