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More collaboration needed to tackle climate change – England-Hall
20 Sep 2022   /

More collaboration needed to tackle climate change – England-Hall

Extreme weather is posing more risks for operators and will transform business models, says RealNZ’s CEO.


Tākina chalks up 80+ events in countdown to 2023 opening
7 Sep 2022   /

Tākina chalks up 80+ events in countdown to 2023 opening

More than 80 multi-day conferences are lined up for Wellington’s Tākina, including one event that will take place before its official opening.


TECNZ Xmas Symposium date set
2 Sep 2022  

TECNZ Xmas Symposium date set

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand Xmas Symposium will be held in Auckland on Tuesday 6 December 2022.


Te Pae Christchurch to host 2026 wine symposium
1 Sep 2022   /

Te Pae Christchurch to host 2026 wine symposium

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will host the 2026 International Cool Climate Wine Symposium, which could bring more than $1.1m into New Zealand’s economy.


Time to build tourism bridges that reconnect with nature – Becken
30 Aug 2022   /

Time to build tourism bridges that reconnect with nature – Becken

Businesses need to rethink their products and offer an immersion experience that connects people with nature and puts regenerative tourism first.


Te Pae to host 500+ delegates at finance conference
30 Aug 2022   /

Te Pae to host 500+ delegates at finance conference

More than 500 delegates will converge at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre next week for the annual Financial Advice New Zealand conference.


Tourism must be “good for the soul” for Kiwis too – RealNZ CEO
29 Aug 2022   /

Tourism must be “good for the soul” for Kiwis too – RealNZ CEO

Experiences must be great for visitors and the environment but also create rewarding connections for Kiwis too, says Stephen England-Hall.


Summers exits NZCA chair, heralds ‘new beginnings’ for cruise
19 Aug 2022   /

Summers exits NZCA chair, heralds ‘new beginnings’ for cruise

It’s been a long three years but the future of cruise looks strong, she tells the industry’s annual conference.


TECNZ picks Rotorua 2023, Invercargill 2024 for conferences
19 Aug 2022   /

TECNZ picks Rotorua 2023, Invercargill 2024 for conferences

Rotorua and Invercargill will host the next two Tourism Export Council of New Zealand annual conferences.


NZ must be smart with cruise rules – PONANT’s Sarina Bratton
18 Aug 2022   /

NZ must be smart with cruise rules – PONANT’s Sarina Bratton

The French operator’s APAC chair urges the govt to take a practical approach and criticises proposals to cap visits to Fiordland.


Registrations open for TIA’s summit, NZ Tourism Awards
17 Aug 2022   /

Registrations open for TIA’s summit, NZ Tourism Awards

Registrations are now open for Tourism Summit Aotearoa and New Zealand Tourism Awards, which will both be held in Hamilton this year.


BEIA to ‘Ignite the Future’ in Hawke’s Bay
16 Aug 2022   /

BEIA to ‘Ignite the Future’ in Hawke’s Bay

Business Events Industry Aotearoa has opened registration for its 46th AGM and Annual Conference at Napier Conference Centre in Hawke’s Bay from 4 – 6 October 2022.


Both Brains backs BYATA
16 Aug 2022   /

Both Brains backs BYATA

IT consulting and support business Both Brains has signed on as a silver sponsor for the upcoming Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association Conference at Rydges in Auckland on 25 – 26 August.


Opposition slams Nash’s backpacker comments, urges scrapping of Traveller Declaration
15 Aug 2022  

Opposition slams Nash’s backpacker comments, urges scrapping of Traveller Declaration

The National Party is calling on Stuart Nash to rescind his “damaging” comments about backpackers, who the tourism minister has implied are not valuable visitors for New Zealand.


Gallery: Did you survive TECNZ’s Survivor shindig?
15 Aug 2022   /

Gallery: Did you survive TECNZ’s Survivor shindig?

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand brought the curtain down on its 2022 annual conference and tourism trade expo with a Survivor-themed party on Thursday night.


TECNZ Achievement Awards winners revealed
11 Aug 2022   /

TECNZ Achievement Awards winners revealed

Six operators and industry leaders have been recognised for their work during the pandemic.


More than 1,200 expected at women in sport conference
11 Aug 2022   /

More than 1,200 expected at women in sport conference

The 8th IWG World Conference on Women in Sport will bring more than 1,200 in-person delegates and 500 speakers to Auckland this November.


Nash unveils draft Industry Transformation Plan for tourism
10 Aug 2022   /

Nash unveils draft Industry Transformation Plan for tourism

The ITP recommends eight actions to improve the sector’s workforce.


“We’re more than survivors, we are going to thrive” – TECNZ’s Mehrtens
10 Aug 2022   /

“We’re more than survivors, we are going to thrive” – TECNZ’s Mehrtens

The pandemic has left the industry battered and bruised but it is now time to navigate a new future, says TECNZ’s chair.


Strong appetite for NZ – Google’s head of APAC travel, Michelle Allen
10 Aug 2022   /

Strong appetite for NZ – Google’s head of APAC travel, Michelle Allen

The future is bright for tourism and hospitality despite a challenging year as the tension between economic forces and pent-up demand for travel prompt consumer caution – and there are several things businesses can do to thrive, says Google’s head of travel.


Nash: Holiday parks’ ‘big play’ in NZ’s net zero journey
2 Aug 2022   /

Nash: Holiday parks’ ‘big play’ in NZ’s net zero journey

The tourism minister says the industry should apply for the new $54m innovation fund and suggests a project he would be happy to support.


Covid struggle brings silver lining to accom with focus on resilience
27 Jul 2022  

Covid struggle brings silver lining to accom with focus on resilience

Industry leaders at Maximum Occupancy say the pandemic has helped build business agility and efficiencies.


Hospitality “battle-hardened” for coming challenges – Bagrie

Hospitality “battle-hardened” for coming challenges – Bagrie

The economy faces strong headwinds but hospitality is better prepared than many other industries to face the challenges, says Cameron Bagrie.


Industry converges on sold-out hospitality conference
26 Jul 2022   /

Industry converges on sold-out hospitality conference

After a two-year hiatus, the New Zealand Hospitality Conference is back taking place at the Grand Millennium in Auckland starting today.


Te Pae to host 2023 LGNZ conference
25 Jul 2022   /

Te Pae to host 2023 LGNZ conference

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre will host the 2023 Local Government New Zealand Conference.


Industry converges on Auckland for major hospo, accom conferences

Industry converges on Auckland for major hospo, accom conferences

Hundreds of accommodation and hospitality professionals are expected in Auckland tomorrow for the start of the Maximum Occupancy and Hospitality New Zealand conferences.


Maximum Occupancy aims for maximum impact with first major accom event of 2022

Maximum Occupancy aims for maximum impact with first major accom event of 2022

After a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic, Maximum Occupancy relaunches in New Zealand next week with around 400 delegates expected.


PONANT’s Bratton to deliver keynote at NZCA conference
22 Jul 2022   /

PONANT’s Bratton to deliver keynote at NZCA conference

Business leader and cruise company founder Sarina Bratton has been announced as the keynote speaker for the New Zealand Cruise Association Conference 2022.


BYATA welcomes Tomahawk support for 2022 conference
22 Jul 2022   /

BYATA welcomes Tomahawk support for 2022 conference

The Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association conference has welcomed back Tomahawk as its gold sponsor for its 2022 conference.


Wellington wins MEETINGS 2023
14 Jul 2022   /

Wellington wins MEETINGS 2023

BEIA takes its business events conference to the capital for the first time, helping to showcase the brand new Tākina venue.


Recovering connectivity to lift business events – Air NZ
20 Jun 2022   /

Recovering connectivity to lift business events – Air NZ

The airline says its ability to connect regions and countries is a major advantage for NZ’s business events industry.


Gallery: MEETINGS 2022 ends with a flourish
20 Jun 2022   /

Gallery: MEETINGS 2022 ends with a flourish

A busy and bustling MEETINGS 2022 ended with a ‘flourish’ after two full days at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.


MEETINGS 2022: Nash underscores govt’s commitment to business events
15 Jun 2022   /

MEETINGS 2022: Nash underscores govt’s commitment to business events

But it’s too early to say what shape govt support may take in the future, says the tourism minister.


Gallery: MEETINGS opens with warm welcome
15 Jun 2022   /

Gallery: MEETINGS opens with warm welcome

More than 650 delegates attended the event’s cultural opening ceremony at Christchurch Town Hall.


Te Pae Christchurch wins large medical congress
15 Jun 2022   /

Te Pae Christchurch wins large medical congress

The Royal Australasian College of Surgeons has chosen Ōtautahi Christchurch for its Annual Scientific Congress to be held in May 2024 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.


Industry converges on Christchurch for MEETINGS
14 Jun 2022   /

Industry converges on Christchurch for MEETINGS

More than 650 delegates will be heading to Te Pae Christchurch for BEIA’s first MEETINGS in the city in 14 years.


Tākina wins digital preservation conference…
14 Jun 2022   /

Tākina wins digital preservation conference…

Wellington’s Tākina Convention and Exhibition Centre will host the 2025 iPRES 21st International Conference on Digital Presentation.


…while NZICC wins pest conference worth $6.5m
14 Jun 2022   /

…while NZICC wins pest conference worth $6.5m

The New Zealand International Convention Centre will host around 2,500 pest control experts in 2026.


Google’s head of travel to speak at Maximum Occupancy
9 Jun 2022  

Google’s head of travel to speak at Maximum Occupancy

Google’s head of travel, Michelle Allen, will present a keynote speech at Maximum Occupancy New Zealand 2022 next month.


Hospitality conference adds top talent to lineup
7 Jun 2022  

Hospitality conference adds top talent to lineup

The New Zealand Hospitality Conference has added two more star hospitality figureheads to its lineup this year.


TECNZ, NZ Cruise conferences open for registration
1 Jun 2022   /

TECNZ, NZ Cruise conferences open for registration

Tourism Export Council of New Zealand and New Zealand Cruise Association have both opened registration for their annual conference.


TRENZ 2023 venue confirmed
26 May 2022  

TRENZ 2023 venue confirmed

TRENZ 2023 will be held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.


Nash on $54m innovation fund: “It should be for the big plays”
25 May 2022  

Nash on $54m innovation fund: “It should be for the big plays”

The tourism minister outlines how he wants the Innovation Programme for Tourism Recovery to be prioritised.


Aviation recovery “fragile”, competition fierce – Auckland Airport’s Tasker
25 May 2022  

Aviation recovery “fragile”, competition fierce – Auckland Airport’s Tasker

Auckland must regain its outward-looking stance as it seeks to reconnect with the world and compete for visitors in a tough international environment, says Auckland Airport’s Scott Tasker.


TIA’s TRENZ Hui attracts 400+ operators
18 May 2022   /

TIA’s TRENZ Hui attracts 400+ operators

Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s online TRENZ Hui on 25 and 26 May has attracted more than 400 operators.


Registrations open for TECNZ 2022 conference
29 Apr 2022   /

Registrations open for TECNZ 2022 conference

Tourism Export Council of New Zealand has opened registrations for its annual conference, to be held 9-12 August at The Rutherford Hotel in Nelson.


Registrations open for TRENZ Hui 2022 Online
26 Apr 2022   /

Registrations open for TRENZ Hui 2022 Online

Registrations are now open for Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s TRENZ Hui 2022 Online, which will take place on 25 and 26 May.


Christchurch wins bid for digi-tech conference
6 Apr 2022   /

Christchurch wins bid for digi-tech conference

Ōtautahi will host the Australasian Society for Computers in Learning in Tertiary Education annual conference next year.


Day buyer passes open for MEETINGS 2022
5 Apr 2022   /

Day buyer passes open for MEETINGS 2022

Registrations are now open for day visits to MEETINGS, taking place at Ōtautahi Christchurch 15-16 June.


Te Papa Venues, Tākina combine under one brand
4 Apr 2022   /

Te Papa Venues, Tākina combine under one brand

Te Papa Venues and Tākina, Wellington’s new convention and exhibition centre opening in mid-2023, has officially beguns operating under one brand, Tākina Events.