The former operator says the biggest priorities for the Regional Tourism Organisation at the moment “are around trying to help businesses in the industry here survive”.
The Queenstown and Wanaka Chambers of Commerce have launched an annual business confidence survey to provide greater insights into the local economy.
Stephen England-Hall’s move to Wayfare Group surprised many but for Tourism New Zealand’s former chief executive going now is as good a time as any.
Relocating from Auckland to Queenstown, England-Hall began his role as the new chief executive on Monday 1 February.
The latest results not only highlight Queenstown’s dependence on international travellers but also a widening gap in domestic air travel to the resort over the summer.
Snow blanketing southern ski fields has forced them to close their summer activity operations.
The Queenstown event aims to attract 5000 festival goers from New Zealand and Australia.
Applications for the first round of the $8.5m Southern Lakes Regional Events Fund are now open.
But tourism in regions like Hawke’s Bay and Northland has fared better, says the bank.
A “comprehensive redevelopment” is in store after Queenstown Lakes District Council granted a lease over land for Frankton Campground.
Scenic flight firms in the main centres are reaping the benefit of Kiwis stuck in the country.
Queenstown could lead New Zealand to become the “inclusive home of adventure”
New Zealand’s first ‘future of work’ festival RemoteTogether will be hosted in Queenstown from 8-13 March 2021.
Closed international borders meant the operator had to find a new way to support themselves.
The Department of Conservation is seeking public input on the Kawarau/The Remarkables ahead of a review into the status of the lands and waters in the Remarkables Conservation Area.
The operator’s first Moxy hotels in New Zealand are part of a huge global push of the budget brand.
Queenstown tourism operators are relieved Immigration New Zealand has relaxed some migrant visa requirements but as asking for more support to help plug labour shortages.
Wayfare has exited the food and beverage sector with the sale of its Canyon Brewing business near Queenstown.
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Queenstown-based recruitment firm Remarkable Labour has launched its Kiwi OE scheme to attract young workers to the resort.
Queenstown Lakes mayor Jim Boult has welcome Government changes that will make it easier to fill tourism and hospitality roles in the district.
Domestic passenger movements at Queenstown Airport rose to 134,608 in October 2020, up 5% on the same month in 2019.
Unexpected turbulence probably contributed to the crash that claimed Wanaka pilot Matthew Wallis.
The hotel owner is bringing its newly-launched, high-end Fable brand to Queenstown.
Wyndham Hotels & Resorts is bringing its TRYP by Wyndham lifestyle brand to New Zealand with new hotels in Queenstown and Wellington.
Queenstown Lakes District Council will host the Central Lakes Jobs Fair, which aims to connect employers with members of the community looking for work.
After shedding hundreds of staff, the operator has re-hired some for summer.
QLDC’s economic development manager, Peter Harris, argues the need to rethink how we value tourism and why now is the time to do it.
West Indies will play two matches against a New Zealand A side at John Davies Oval, Queenstown, in late November.
Operators are planning for a domestic-only 2021 and are growing warier of the effects of global warming.
Out of the frying pan and into the fire is how Stephen England-Hall’s move to Wayfare may be viewed by many but it is not one he shares himself.
Queenstown Airport will not apply to increase passenger movements or develop Wānaka Airport in light of the Covid-19 crisis.
The $40m investment that followed a $1m holiday park sale has been highlighted by the agency.
Collaboration between neighbouring regional tourism organisations present an array of opportunities, says Destination Queenstown interim chief executive Ann Lockhart.
Jamie Marr of Basecamp Adventures in Queenstown has taken out the 2020 Emerging Guide award.
The Rees Hotel at Queenstown has won the 2020 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award in the Urban Accommodation category.
Destination Queenstown launches its Home of Adventure brand today, which was delayed from March because of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Queenstown occupancy led the country’s major hotel markets down last week, despite it still being the second half of the school holidays, according to figures from STR.
Queenstown’s Deer Park Heights is opening its gates again after 11 years.
The tourism businesses are the latest to have their STAPP support confirmed.
Creditors of Whyte Waters Group are owed more than $1.68m, according to the first joint liquidators’ report.
An independent assessment by Ekos showed Ziptrek’s total carbon calculation for its financial year was 17.48tCO2.
Seven tourism operations owned by the Queenstown-based group have each received the maximum $500k grant.
Wanaka and Queenstown operator Alpine Group has launched what it calls a ‘world first’ heli-adventure.
STAPP, trans-Tasman travel, and even TNZ’s “dry” domestic campaign were canvassed in a lively event at the resort.
With the Government’s change to Covid-19 alert level 1 outside of Auckland, SkyCity’s Hamilton and Queenstown properties will recommence events and promotions.
Queenstown will host the new 12-day festival RemoteTogetherNZ festival this November.
The firm owned Real Time Booking Systems Limited and Queenstown Visitor Guide Limited, both of which have also gone into liquidation.
Queenstown Lakes’ mayor and TIA call on the Govt to relax the restrictions to help struggling operators.
Dart River Adventures in Glenorchy will reopen from 3 December.
