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Whale Watch Kaikōura Wows at NZ Tourism Awards 2018 Ceremony

Monday, September 10th, 2018

Whale Watch Kaikōura Wows at NZ Tourism Awards 2018 Ceremony Whale Watch Kaikōura has picked up one of NZ’s most prestigious tourism awards being selected as […]

Southern Discoveries appoints new GM Sales and Marketing

Thursday, August 23rd, 2018

Premium Queenstown and Milford Sound tourism operator Southern Discoveries has appointed industry leader Kerry Myers as General Manager – Sales and Marketing, as the company looks […]

$10m Refurbishment Approved for the James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor in Wellington, NZ

Friday, August 17th, 2018

Wellington’s iconic James Cook Hotel Grand Chancellor has confirmed a $10 million plus refurbishment of the hotel’s Lambton Wing, inclusive of 200 rooms and suites, plus […]

Wairakei Resort’s Anu Lakmal retains title of New Zealand Pastry Chef of the Year

Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

Wairakei Resort’s Anu Lakmal retains title of New Zealand Pastry Chef of the Year Wairakei Resort’s Head Pastry Chef Anu Lakmal has reclaimed his title of […]

Wildlife and conservation projects ‘flying high’ for heli company

Wednesday, August 15th, 2018

August 14 2018 Wildlife and conservation projects ‘flying high’ for heli company Two wildlife and conservation projects are flying high thanks to a Glenorchy-based tourism company. […]

ASURE Accommodation Group has now become a partner in GAPH which is a Global Alliance of Private Hotels

Friday, August 10th, 2018

10th August, 2018 Global Alliance of Private Hotels Doug Robinson, Managing Director announces that ASURE Accommodation Group was recently invited to join GAPH (Global Alliance of […]

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 […]

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 […]