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TNZ's 'Secret [travel] agents' initiative
Sign up as a 'Secret [travel] agent' in Tourism New Zealand's latest initiative.
Learn moreTECNZ’s international tourism forecast
TECNZ's latest survey give a sense of forward bookings being held for the 22-23 and 23-24 season (compared to pre-COVID bookings), recruitment levels for this season and challenges.
Learn moreTourism Export Council of New Zealand revises visitor forecasts
TECNZ has updated its assumptions and international arrival forecasts
Learn moreTECNZ Conference 2022 - Nelson
The TECNZ Annual Tourism Conference brings together Inbound Tour Operators (ITOs) and leading tourism businesses from around New Zealand to discuss key issues affecting international tourism and this year, the return of long-haul international visitors to NZ.
Learn moreReconnecting with Trade session
Reconnecting with Trade - DWC webinar 7th April 2022 recording
Learn moreDiscussing Tourism webinar – Reconnecting with the World
Tourism New Zealand’s Andrew Waddel, General Manager, Australia, and his team present an update on the current state of play in Australia and plans to grow visitors and value.
Learn moreTECNZ: Assumptions and International Arrival Forecasts 2022-2025
TECNZ has updated its assumptions and international Arrival Forecasts 2022-2025
Learn moreTourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) NZ Membership 2022-2023
TECNZ Membership 2022-2023
Learn moreAir New Zealand is off to the Big Apple
Getting to New York just got easier. Today, Air New Zealand has announced its first flight to the Big Apple will be on 17 September this year.
Learn moreReconnecting with Trade
With the Borders reopening, the need to reconnect with International Trade is more important than ever. See our Reconnect with Trade - Strategy & Activity plan.
Learn moreTourism Kick-Start Fund available for eligible Westland businesses
South Island tourism regions most impacted by the absence of international tourists are getting support to gear up for the return of visitors with a special “kick-start” fund.
Learn moreTourism industry thrilled at border reopening plans
Tourism operators can look forward to welcoming international manuhiri, following the announcement that New Zealand’s borders are reopening
Learn moreCovid Support Payment (CSP) information
TECNZ has provided this information to assist with applications to Covid Support Payment CSP
Learn moreNZ Market overview & insights
Infographics from Tourism New Zealand, including information of the international appeal of New Zealand as a destination.
Learn moreManaging Health and Safety in a crisis
Key learnings from managing the Omicron outbreak within a large business.
Learn moreSelf-isolation removal a positive step
Government announced yesterday the removal of requirements for travellers to self-isolate on arrival to New Zealand.
Learn morePhase 3 of the Omicron response
New Zealand has moved to Phase 3 of the Omicron response.
Learn moreNew financial support for businesses affected by Omicron
The Government has announced new financial support for businesses during the Omicron outbreak.
Learn moreNew Zealand Border Re-opening
The Government has announced its 5-step plan to re-open New Zealand borders, commencing 27 February 2022.
Learn moreTourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) Update: Omicron
TECNZ Update: Omicron - Self Isolating financial support - Traffic light guidance
Learn moreRecording: TECNZ Member Forum
Recording and slides from the recent Tourism Export Council of New Zealand member forum. The panelists provide insightful international centric update and data.
Learn moreCOVID-19 Resource toolkit - branded assets and resources
The COVID-19 Resource Toolkit is a central hub for all New Zealand Government Unite against COVID-19 branded assets and resources
Learn moreSaddle up for summer with cycle trail funding
The West Coast Wilderness Trail to receive support from the government's cycle trail funding.
Learn moreNew freedom camping rules - right vehicle, right place
Tougher freedom camping laws will be introduced to prevent abuse which has placed an unfair burden on small communities and damaged our reputation as a high quality visitor destination.
Learn moreTourism New Zealand's latest Domestic Travel Report
This document details the latest attitudes towards domestic travel.
Learn moreTourism support for Westland businesses
New business support for tourism operators in five South Island regions (including Westland) can be accessed from this week, with specialist local agencies now appointed to deliver the scheme.
Learn moreTourism Recovery & Re-Set Kickstart Plan
The government’s Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Re-set Plan targets 5 communities (including Westland District) and the national tourism system. It will provide immediate support for those communities and encourage the tourism sector’s transformation in the long-term.
Learn moreNZ Market overview & insights
Infographics from Tourism New Zealand, including information of the international appeal of New Zealand as a destination.
Learn moreWorking with Inbound
The tools to help you understand why this relationship is vital to your business.
Learn moreWest Coast Regional Events Fund
Supporting existing events to continue to operate or supporting new events to form.
Learn moreUpcoming Industry Events
Adding your photos to Wikipedia - Dr Mike Dickison
DWC is teaming up with Dr Mike Dickison for the West Coast Wikipedian at Large project. Join this online workshop to learn how to contribute to the project by adding photos to Wikipedia.
Learn moreTECNZ Conference 2022 - Nelson
The TECNZ Annual Tourism Conference brings together Inbound Tour Operators (ITOs) and leading tourism businesses from around New Zealand to discuss key issues affecting international tourism and this year, the return of long-haul international visitors to NZ.
Learn moreKiwi Link Asia 2022
Tourism New Zealand event held in Singapore 29-31 August 2022. Kiwi Link Asia 2022 will be the first major in-person Tourism New Zealand trade event in Asia since the start of the pandemic.
Learn moreTourism Industry Aotearoa - New Zealand Tourism Awards 2022
Showcasing and celebrating the success of our Tourism industry.
Learn moreTourism Industry Aotearoa - Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2022
Join industry leaders and influencers for a full-day event that will bring innovative ideas and people together to unpack challenges, seek solutions and recognise successes.
Learn moreOther useful resources

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