Latest industry news
Coast tourism operators shine at Auckland trade events
Seventeen West Coast tourism operators showcased the region to inbound tour companies and travel agents in Auckland last week, taking part in two major events that generated strong interest in the region.
Learn moreNew spring campaign showcases West Coast
Development West Coast (DWC) has launched a new spring marketing campaign designed to inspire more people to experience the region.
Learn moreWest Coast organisations named finalists in national tourism awards
Three West Coast organisations have been recognised among the country’s best, named finalists in the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards.
Learn moreOver 200 gather for Tourism Summit
More than 200 tourism operators, industry leaders, and community members gathered at Shantytown on Wednesday for the fourth annual Manaakitanga ki te Tai Poutini Hui | West Coast Tourism Summit.
Learn moreTravel agents awed by West Coast’s untamed playground
A group of eight travel agents were left buzzing after a five-day famil that showcased the West Coast as more than just a stopover – but a destination in its own right.
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Working with Tourism Trade
The tools to help you understand why this relationship is vital to your business.
Learn moreTrade Events Calendar
The purpose of this calendar is to inform West Coast visitor industry partners of tourism trade events in the upcoming 18 months which they might like to consider participating in.
Learn moreUpcoming Industry Events
Lunch n Learn Series: How AI is Changing the way Travellers Search and Book
Join Empire9 for the first session of the AI Lunch n Learn series to learn about how AI is shifting traveller behaviour.
Learn moreLunch n Learn Series: Optimising for AI-Driven Search
Join Empire9 for the second session of the AI Lunch n Learn series and learn how to optimise your content for AI-driven search.
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