People

23rd October 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: WellingtonNZ fills new cruise role, ex-Air NZ CFO joins board, hires at ACB, HospoNZ, QT… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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16th October 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: QAC appoints strategy lead, new adventure GM, hires at IHG, TNZ… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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9th October 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: BARNZ’s new boss, RTO GM departs, senior hotel hires… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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6th October 2026 People / THL

Former Apollo chair to leave THL board

Tourism Holdings independent director Sophie Mitchell will retire from the board at the company’s annual meeting on 6 November.

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6th October 2026 People / TBOP

TBOP offers aspiring director internship

Tauranga City Council is seeking an aspiring director for a 12-month voluntary governance internship with Tourism Bay of Plenty, starting in December.

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2nd October 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: JW Marriott bolsters management, Active appointment, new hires at Entrada, Accor, Hind… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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28th September 2026 AIAL / People

Auckland Airport director Mark Binns to retire

Auckland Airport director Mark Binns will retire from the board at the company’s annual meeting on 22 October.

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25th September 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: New Maverick GM, Hobbiton appoints marketing boss, hotel BDM changes, senior Te Papa promotion… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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23rd September 2026 People / TQ

Technology Queenstown seeks new CEO

Technology Queenstown is seeking a new chief executive as Sarah Russell prepares to relocate.

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18th September 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: Senior Rosewood hire, Fergus Brown’s new role, appointments at Skyline, RealNZ… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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11th September 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: Waimangu’s new GM, JetPark names sales manager, TNZ appointment… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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4th September 2026 On the Job / People

On the Job: Larnach’s new sales boss, VT loses CEO, senior airport change, NZ’s GSTC appointment… and more!

The latest tourism sector appointments and people moves.

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News

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23 Oct 2026   On the Job / People

On the Job: WellingtonNZ fills new cruise role, ex-Air NZ CFO joins board, hires at ACB, HospoNZ, QT… and more!

23 Oct 2026   Election / IVL / TECNZ

TECNZ manifesto: Extend IVL to Aussies, enable bed levies, rule out access charges

23 Oct 2026   AIAL / China / Visas

Visa waiver trial has unlocked new Chinese visitor segment – Carrie Hurihanganui

23 Oct 2026   Research

NZ ranked in global study of tourism effectiveness across 117 countries

23 Oct 2026   HBT / Wine Tourism

Hawke’s Bay’s Black Barn claims another wine tourism honour

23 Oct 2026   Hotels / STR

Weekly hotel results: Major events drive RevPAR growth for Auckland