Christchurch to host TravelManagers Conference in 2021
Christchurch will host the 14th annual TravelManagers Conference in August 2021, bringing over 600 travel sellers from Australia to explore the city and wider Canterbury region.
"Domestic demand in New Zealand offsets soft international numbers" - reports CBRE
International visitor nights across New Zealand decreased by 2.3% in the 12 months to June 2019, while domestic nights increased by 3.8% resulting in a 1.1% increase overall - the CBRE New Zealand Research Centre has reported.
Work starts on Wellington’s Convention and Exhibition Centre
The ground has been broken for the Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre, a first-of-its-kind building for New Zealand, which will lead the way for resilience and sustainability.
CINZ Meetings 2021 to be held in Otautahi Christchurch
New Zealand’s premier annual business events showcase, CINZ (Conventions & Incentives New Zealand) MEETINGS 2021, will be held in Ōtautahi Christchurch for the first time in 13 years.
TIME Magazine celebrates three New Zealand sustainability initiatives
New Zealand has taken three spots in TIME Magazine’s second annual World’s Greatest Places list, winning in different categories all focussing on sustainability and welcome experiences.
John Douglas appointed Area Director of Finance for Marriott International, ANZP
Marriott International have announced that John Douglas has been appointed Area Director of Finance, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific, overseeing the financial functions and operations of more than 30 properties in the region.
The Rees Hotel Queenstown wins Top Tourism Operator of the Year
The Rees Hotel, Luxury Apartments and Lakeside Residences in Queenstown, has won the ‘Allied Operator of the Year Award’ by the New Zealand Tourism Export Council.
NZ Super Fund’s hotel investment the largest ever off market hotel transaction in New Zealand’s history
NZ Super Fund’s investment in a $300 million hotel venture represents the single largest off market hotel transaction in New Zealand’s history, reports the Colliers International specialist advisor who played a strategic role in ongoing negotiations.
NZ Tourism industry supports public service reform
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins has announced plans to reform the public service, paving the way for government agencies to work together on common issues - Tourism Industry Aotearoa supportive.
Groupe GM with partner Paris Groupe announce expansion to Australia and New Zealand
Paris, July 18th 2019 – Groupe GM, a leading international player in the guest amenity industry, has announced its expansion with its new exclusive partner, Paris Groupe Ltd in Australia and New Zealand.