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AI “massive opportunity” for TNZ – CEO René de Monchy on marketing for the machines 8th July 2026 /

AI “massive opportunity” for TNZ – CEO René de Monchy on marketing for the machines

TNZ is backing artificial intelligence planning tools and overhauling its content to ensure NZ’s tourism offer can be seen by AI platforms.


NZICC books global infrastructure tech conference 3rd July 2026 / /

NZICC books global infrastructure tech conference

The global trenchless technology sector will head to the New Zealand International Convention Centre on 28-29 October this year for the International No-Dig Auckland conference.


…as TNZ launches global campaign, invests more in promoting NZ’s food story… 1st July 2026 /

…as TNZ launches global campaign, invests more in promoting NZ’s food story…

Tourism New Zealand has launched its global marketing campaign designed to convert the country’s inaugural Michelin Guide New Zealand into visitor growth.


Michelin countdown: TNZ launching global ‘invitation to dinner’ campaign with inaugural NZ guide… 29th June 2026 /

Michelin countdown: TNZ launching global ‘invitation to dinner’ campaign with inaugural NZ guide…

Its Michelin partnership is part of a wider strategy to push the country’s food story in overseas markets.


TNZ targets 110 conference bids again but value grows to record $253m 23rd June 2026

TNZ targets 110 conference bids again but value grows to record $253m

Tourism New Zealand says it will chase 110 conference bids worth a record $253m over the year to June 2027.


Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston 19th June 2026 / /

Sharp fall in IVL funding for TNZ due to switch to more supply-side support – Upston

The agency has received much less from the levy so far this year, as the govt’s tourism priorities shift.


MEETINGS: “Putting the pedal to the metal” – govt invests $5m in TNZ to boost business events, top markets 18th June 2026 / /

MEETINGS: “Putting the pedal to the metal” – govt invests $5m in TNZ to boost business events, top markets

The tourism and hospitality minister announces the IVL funding at MEETINGS, with $1m going towards attracting international conferences.


IVL report: TNZ, Great Rides, tourism roadmap biggest winners from record $146m collected 18th June 2026 / /

IVL report: TNZ, Great Rides, tourism roadmap biggest winners from record $146m collected

The levy has funding commitments of $272m, although it has collected more than $316m since its launch.


Could Ireland’s tourism model work in NZ? Parliamentary paper explores the differences 15th June 2026 / /

Could Ireland’s tourism model work in NZ? Parliamentary paper explores the differences

The new analysis highlights Ireland’s coordinated approach to development and marketing compared to NZ’s fragmented system.


Full visitor recovery still on track by end of year amid ongoing global uncertainty – René de Monchy 11th June 2026 /

Full visitor recovery still on track by end of year amid ongoing global uncertainty – René de Monchy

TNZ’s CEO remains confident the country can return to pre-pandemic international visitor levels by the end of the year.


TNZ to outline roadmap to 3.9 million visitors at annual hui… 11th June 2026

TNZ to outline roadmap to 3.9 million visitors at annual hui…

Tourism New Zealand is inviting industry stakeholders to its annual Tourism New Zealand Hui on 1 July 2026.


…and launches AI workshops to help operators adapt 11th June 2026 /

…and launches AI workshops to help operators adapt

Tourism New Zealand is launching a series of free workshops to help operators adapt to the growing influence of artificial intelligence on travel planning and booking behaviour.