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Fifty regional tourism operators from Taupō, Marlborough target Auckland’s travel trade 8th September 2026 /

Fifty regional tourism operators from Taupō, Marlborough target Auckland’s travel trade

Taupō and Marlborough have taken a combined 50 tourism businesses and representatives to Auckland for consecutive showcases.


Regions rally operators with hundreds attending West Coast, Taupō summits 31st August 2026 /

Regions rally operators with hundreds attending West Coast, Taupō summits

Hundreds of operators across regional NZ attend events aimed at strengthening local visitor economies and preparing for changing travel trends.


DGLT hosts TNZ leadership in vote of confidence in Taupō 1st May 2026 /

DGLT hosts TNZ leadership in vote of confidence in Taupō

Tourism New Zealand’s board and executive team have completed a two-day visit to Taupō, hosted by Destination Great Lake Taupō.


Taupō targets autumn Aussies 12th March 2026

Taupō targets autumn Aussies

Destination Great Lake Taupō has launched a new campaign inviting Australians to explore New Zealand’s Great Rides cycle trail network over autumn.


Positive start to summer for Taupō operators 19th December 2025 /

Positive start to summer for Taupō operators

Destination Great Lake Taupō says operators are reporting strong bookings, bringing optimism for the season ahead.


WHL, Rapids Jet among Love Taupō winners  12th December 2025 /

WHL, Rapids Jet among Love Taupō winners 

Whakapapa Holdings Limited and Rapids Jet were among the four winners of the Love Taupō End-of-Year Awards 2025.


DGLT sees greater segmentation over summer as domestic stays soft, international takes off 6th November 2025 /

DGLT sees greater segmentation over summer as domestic stays soft, international takes off

Destination Great Lake Taupō is expecting weakness in the domestic tourism market to continue during the high season, as international markets strengthen.


DGLT reveals 100% Pure first 24th October 2025 /

DGLT reveals 100% Pure first

Destination Great Lake Taupō has unveiled a mural that uses the 100% Pure New Zealand branding.


…with Tongariro River Rafting also up for a double 9th September 2025 /

…with Tongariro River Rafting also up for a double

Tongariro River Rafting has been named a finalist in two categories of the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards: Visitor Experience Award and the Tourism Excellence Award (Micro Business).


Tourism industry gathers for first Lake Taupō Manaakitanga Hui 28th August 2025 /

Tourism industry gathers for first Lake Taupō Manaakitanga Hui

Taupō’s tourism industry has gathered for the inaugural Lake Taupō Manaakitanga Hui.


DGLT confident of Air NZ sponsorship 4th August 2025 /

DGLT confident of Air NZ sponsorship

Destination Great Lake Taupō says with more than 400 events annually, Taupō was “sitting pretty” for inclusion in Air New Zealand’s new regional event sponsorship programme.


Taupō targets two new upmarket hotels, 300+ more rooms in tourism drive 3rd July 2025 /

Taupō targets two new upmarket hotels, 300+ more rooms in tourism drive

The district wants more upmarket hotels like the Hilton Lake Taupo to serve its growing tourism economy.