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Below is the latest news from the Tourism Export Council including member updates.
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Monday, February 18th, 2019
A multi-million dollar top-to-toe makeover of the Hamilton Airport Hotel will deliver a destination restaurant plus 4-star conference and accommodation facilities for the region. The revamped […]
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Friday, February 15th, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE The first fully integrated airport hotel in New Zealand opens at Wellington Airport The first hotel in New Zealand fully connected and integrated with […]
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Thursday, February 14th, 2019
MEDIA RELEASE Destination Fiordland takes unique opportunity & New manager employed at Destination Fiordland The Board of Destination Fiordland have taken the opportunity through the recent establishment […]
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Friday, February 1st, 2019
Capstone Hotels appointed Management Company for The Theatre Royal Hotel in Kumara, Westland New Zealand owned Capstone Hotels & Resorts have been appointed as the Management […]
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Thursday, January 24th, 2019
Tourwriter launches online itinerary builder platform designed to reinvent the way tour operators design travel Tour operator software company, Tourwriter, are introducing a brand new product […]
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Friday, January 11th, 2019
To read more about Tourwriter’s blog on ‘Travel trends in 2019: What to expect and how to prepare’, click here
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Friday, January 11th, 2019
Tour operator software company, Tourwriter, have started 2019 with the introduction of a Chief Revenue Officer, Adam Sirota to their global team. Adam joins Tourwriter following […]
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Thursday, December 13th, 2018
Heavy-hitters from New Zealand’s tourism industry have thrown support behind the Mighty Waikato branding strategy formally released today. Hamilton & Waikato Tourism is responsible for marketing […]
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Thursday, December 6th, 2018
Wednesday 5 December 2018 For immediate release Media Release from Young Tourism Export Council Congratulations to the 2018 YoungTEC Award winners YoungTEC is proud to announce […]
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Wednesday, December 5th, 2018
M E D I A R E L E A S E Kaikōura has topped Airbnb’s global trending destination list for 2019 Maria Cantazariti, PR Manager […]
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Monday, December 3rd, 2018
A tourism symposium in Auckland this week will be looking at how to counter perceived tourism fatigue. The forum is being led by the Tourism Export […]
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Thursday, November 29th, 2018
Media Release For immediate release 29 November, 2018 New owner for iconic Marlborough Sounds lodges Marlborough Tour Company has expanded with the purchase of the popular […]
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Tuesday, November 27th, 2018
Queenstown’s Aspen Hotel, located on Fernhill, has undergone a multi-million-dollar property renovation and rebrand. The new boutique accommodation makes the most of the same spectacular views, […]
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Thursday, November 22nd, 2018
Southern Discoveries has launched two new day trip options for exploring Milford Sound ahead of another busy summer season in this world-famous corner of New Zealand. […]
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Monday, November 19th, 2018
12 November 2018 New Communications Manager joins Destination Wairarapa Destination Wairarapa, the regional tourism organisation, has appointed journalist Sara Bunny to the position of Media Communications […]
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Wednesday, November 14th, 2018
Wednesday, 14 November 2018 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Press Enquiries: marketing@wairakei.co.nz Big Changes for Two of New Zealand’s Most Iconic Hotels Recent appointments of a new General […]
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Thursday, November 8th, 2018
November 8 2018 Cash injection for Queenstown’s volunteer fire service One of the country’s busiest volunteer fire fighting services has received a welcome $8000 cash injection. […]
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Tuesday, November 6th, 2018
Tuesday 6 November 2018 For immediate release Tourism Strategy change of direction long overdue The Government’s draft tourism strategy that opened for consultation today is long […]
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Thursday, November 1st, 2018
A new company dedicated to assisting the NZ tourism industry with its current and future skills and talent shortage is being launch this month. Tourism Talent […]
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Tuesday, October 23rd, 2018
Today Skål International, a member of the United Nations World Tourism Organisation has presented The Rees Hotel Queenstown with a global award for Sustainable Tourism at […]
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Monday, October 8th, 2018
The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) and The Icehouse are excited to be working together towards a shared goal of developing the leadership skills, capability and […]
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Friday, October 5th, 2018
The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) has welcomed the government’s announcement of the R&D Tax Incentive for businesses, saying it opens doors for more […]
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Thursday, October 4th, 2018
Auckland’s newest waterfront neighbourhood, Wynyard Quarter, will soon be home to a new Travelodge Hotel, managed by TFE Hotels, on the corner of Pakenham Street West […]
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Monday, October 1st, 2018
The new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy provides much needed additional tourism funding but it must not be a replacement for funding that is already […]
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Monday, September 24th, 2018
Tourism Export Council Xmas Symposium and YoungTEC Summit Open for Registrations The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is delighted to announce that this year […]
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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 […]
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Tuesday, August 28th, 2018
YoungTEC awarded two Hospitality Training Trust grants The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) is excited to announce their success in the 2018 Hospitality Training Trust funding […]
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Friday, August 24th, 2018
The Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) and New Zealand School of Tourism are excited to announce the formalisation of their partnership, working together towards a shared […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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