7th September 2026 DQ / InfrastructureComplaints about the destination appear to be on the increase, says DQ and LWT’s chief executive.
31st August 2026 DQ / TPSSector leaders will examine New Zealand’s tourism governance and Queenstown’s mounting growth pressures at a Catalyst Trust panel on Thursday.
24th August 2026 Bed Tax / DQ / HCATourism reaction to National ruling out an accommodation levy has been mixed, with a leading regional tourism leader calling it a “massive blow” while Hotel Council Aotearoa backed the decision.
10th August 2026 DQ / Ziptrek EcotoursZiptrek Ecotours has become a Love Queenstown Impact Partner, pledging financial support for local climate, conservation and biodiversity projects.
21st July 2026 DQ / WiTQueenstown has capacity to welcome more visitors, but maintaining community support for tourism is the destination’s biggest challenge.
16th July 2026 DQ / LWTDestination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism have opened applications for the 2026 Love Queenstown and Love Wānaka Impact Grants, with almost $100,000 available.
21st May 2026 DQ / QAC / TQQueenstown Airport and Destination Queenstown have joined Technology Queenstown as foundation members to help boost the technology ecosystem in the Queenstown Lakes District.
19th May 2026 DQ / Electrify QueenstownMPs and leaders from six parties debated the country’s energy needs at Electrify Queenstown.
18th May 2026 DQ / Electrify QueenstownTwo innovative transport proposals are gathering momentum in Queenstown, with growing support for an elevated pod network and a cable car system to tackle congestion and improve connectivity.
6th May 2026 DQ / Electrify QueenstownTickets are nearly sold out for Electrify Queenstown, with a high-profile political debate set to be a centerpiece of the event, which is on from Sunday 17 May to Tuesday 19 May.
6th May 2026 DQ / TNZTourism New Zealand’s gaming-led destination marketing will take centre stage at a Queenstown industry event this month, with a deep dive into its Minecraft campaign.
17th March 2026 DQ / LWT / QLDCQLDC plans to distribute slightly more money for destination marketing, as overseas visitor numbers jump over summer.
