Tourism Export Council Latest News

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Destination Fiordland takes unique opportunity & New manager employed at Destination Fiordland

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 […]

Capstone Hotels appointed Management Company for The Theatre Royal Hotel in Kumara, Westland

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 […]

Tourwriter launches online itinerary builder platform designed to reinvent the way tour operators design travel

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 […]

Travel trends in 2019: What to expect and how to prepare

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

Tourwriter welcomes new Chief Revenue Officer, Adam Sirota

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 […]

Mighty Waikato hits tourism sweet spot

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 […]

Congratulations to the 2018 YoungTEC Award Winners

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 […]

Kaikōura has topped Airbnb’s global trending destination list for 2019

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 […]

Tourism Fatigue Up for Discussion at Auckland Symposium

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 […]

New owner for iconic Marlborough Sounds lodges

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 […]

Introduce Kamana Lakehouse….

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, […]

SOUTHERN DISCOVERIES DELIVERS NEW MILFORD SOUND ADVENTURES

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. […]

New Communications Manager joins Destination Wairarapa

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 […]

Big Changes for Two of New Zealand’s Most Iconic Hotels

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 […]

Cash injection for Queenstown’s volunteer fire service

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. […]

Tourism Strategy change of direction long overdue

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 […]

New platform to disrupt tourism talent marketplace

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 […]

Green Mindset’ of Luxury Queenstown Hotel – The Rees Earns World Sustainable Tourism Award out of 31 countries

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 […]

YoungTEC and The Icehouse collaborates in the development of future leaders of tourism

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 […]

New R&D Tax Incentive Opens Up Opportunities for Tourism

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 […]

TFE HOTELS TO OPEN TRAVELODGE HOTEL IN AUCKLAND – WORLD-CLASS WYNYARD QUARTER PRIMED FOR GROWTH

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 […]

New visitor levy must be additional funding not a replacement for existing tourism and conservation funding options

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 […]

Tourism Export Council Xmas Symposium and YoungTEC Summit Open for Registrations

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 […]

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 […]

YoungTEC awarded two Hospitality Training Trust grants

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 […]

YoungTEC and the NZ School of Tourism announce partnership

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 […]

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. […]