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NZ tourism at a crossroads, must build social licence – Wendy van Lieshout 1st September 2025

NZ tourism at a crossroads, must build social licence – Wendy van Lieshout

Active Adventures just departed CEO says the sector must build up its social licence to operate.


Active Adventures’ Wendy van Lieshout steps down 19th August 2025

Active Adventures’ Wendy van Lieshout steps down

The CEO steered the operator through the pandemic and into a period of significant global expansion.


Active Adventures expands again with another US acquisition 15th August 2024 /

Active Adventures expands again with another US acquisition

Active Adventures has expanded its US interests with the purchase of Discovery Bicycle Tours.


Active Adventures leads operator haul at Queenstown awards 6th November 2023 /

Active Adventures leads operator haul at Queenstown awards

The small group hiking and adventure tour operator, led by chief executive Wendy van Lieshout, also won the Excellence in People & Capability accolade at the awards on Saturday night.


Active Adventures recognised for contribution to tourism with USA 4th September 2023

Active Adventures recognised for contribution to tourism with USA

Active Adventures and Austin Adventures have beaten JW Marriott and Hotel Britomart to win the Contribution to Tourism with the USA award at the American Chamber of Commerce’s DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards.


Active Adventures, JW Marriott, Hotel Britomart nominated for business awards 24th August 2023 /

Active Adventures, JW Marriott, Hotel Britomart nominated for business awards

Active Adventures & Austin Adventures, JW Marriott Auckland and The Hotel Britomart have been nominated 2023 AmCham-DHL Express Success & Innovation Awards.


Active Adventures launches private group tours 11th July 2023

Active Adventures launches private group tours

Active Adventures has launched new private group tours across its range of experiences.


Active Adventures completes brand refresh 6th December 2022

Active Adventures completes brand refresh

New Zealand-based Active Adventures and its US-based business Austin Adventures have each had a brand refresh to enhance their uniqueness to their international markets.


US expansion boosts Active Adventures as NZ plays catch-up 25th October 2022

US expansion boosts Active Adventures as NZ plays catch-up

A drive into North America during the pandemic has helped the Queenstown-based operator through Covid.


Active Adventures revamps signature South Island experience 23rd September 2022 /

Active Adventures revamps signature South Island experience

Active Adventures has spruced up its signature travel experience, formerly known as Rimu.


Operators make NZ International Business Awards shortlist 1st September 2022 /

Operators make NZ International Business Awards shortlist

A North Island farm experience and the leader of Active Adventures are amongst 57 finalists for the New Zealand International Business Awards 2022.


Active Adventures on Blue Sky private equity deal 7th August 2017 /

Active Adventures on Blue Sky private equity deal

Queenstown tour operator Action Adventures has spoken publicly about its deal with Australian private equity firm Blue Sky.