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Below is the latest news from the Tourism Export Council including member updates.
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Monday, May 14th, 2018
QT Queenstown Presents Negroni Week – Raising a Glass for a Cause From 4-10 June 2018, QT Queenstown will be raising a glass in celebration of […]
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Thursday, May 10th, 2018
SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES EXPANDS IN-DEPTH EXPERIENCE OF MILFORD SOUND Following the successful launch of Southern Discoveries Milford Sound Coach & Cruise day trips last year, the company […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 & […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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Wednesday, September 13th, 2017
James Cook Hotel supports New Zealand’s Worth Loving Wellington Pollution Awareness Mural Clean Up Day
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Saturday, August 26th, 2017
New Zealand Maritime Museum – Trade and Tourism Account Manager role
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Wednesday, August 23rd, 2017
Wednesday Letter: The urgency of now
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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. […]
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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 […]
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