17th March 2026 DQ / LWT / QLDCQLDC plans to distribute slightly more money for destination marketing, as overseas visitor numbers jump over summer.
19th December 2025 DQ / LWT / Review 2025Destination Queenstown & Lake Wānaka Tourism CEO Mat Woods reflects on a year of growth and what’s needed to manage ever-increasing demand and pressure on infrastructure.
22nd July 2025 DM / LWT / Sounds AirRegional tourism organisations covering Wānaka and Blenheim have expressed dismay at the ending of popular services.
8th July 2025 DQ / LWTLove Wānaka and Love Queenstown have opened their 2025 impact grants, with a record $100,000 up for grabs.
19th May 2025 DQ / LWTDestination Queenstown chief executive Mat Woods has taken the reins of Lake Wānaka Tourism.
17th March 2025 DQ / LWT / RTOThe head of destination on ten years at the regional tourism organisation, working under a new shared services model, and balancing tourism and community needs.
5th March 2025 DQ / LWTLake Wānaka Tourism head of destination Gizelle Regan is leaving, with the regional tourism organisation considering whether it will replace her.
7th August 2024 LWT / PeopleLake Wānaka Tourism has appointed two new people to its team.
2nd August 2024 DQ / LWT / QLDCThe Queenstown Lakes District Council has endorsed its economic diversification plan, New pathways to a thriving future, which is designed to foster a wider range of industries and career opportunities.
8th July 2024 DQ / DSL / LWTLeading tourism researchers, including Professor Susanne Becken, will lead the “world first” work for Destination Southern Lakes.
3rd July 2024 DQ / LWT / RTODestination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism will work more closely together under a new shared services model.
23rd April 2024 LWT / PeopleTim Barke will take the reins at the 6,500 hectare property near Taupō, which includes an exclusive hunting and fishing lodge.
