TRENZ 2010 Media Programme

Monday 24 May - Thursday 27 May 2010
ASB Showgrounds in Greenlane, Auckland.

TRENZ is an unmissable opportunity for international and domestic, trade and consumer media to:

find out about the latest developments and trends in New Zealand tourism products
meet leading domestic and international tourism industry representatives
see 270 of New Zealand’s leading tourism operators in one place at one time
experience the excitement of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest and most multi-cultural city

The Media Programme runs in parallel with the main TRENZ exhibition and includes:

informative briefings by industry leaders and tourism operators
time to gather information and carry out interviews on the TRENZ Exhibition floor
opportunities to participate in tourism activities around Auckland
exclusive access to a fully equipped on-site media centre.

	Media Programme highlights in 2010
	Media at TRENZ 2010
	Enquiries
	TRENZ 2010 at a glance
	TRENZ 2010 improvements and innovations
	Sustainable TRENZ

Media Programme highlights in 2010

Please note, the TRENZ 2010 Media Programme is under development. Watch this space for updates.

New for 2010! Pre-scheduled appointments with NZ Exhibitors
Media delegates will be able to schedule 15 minute appointments with up to 30 NZ Exhibitors during TRENZ 2010. Pre-scheduling appointments means you will use your time at TRENZ 2010 more efficiently:

ensure you meet the Exhibitors you are most interested in
no waiting until an Exhibitor is free to talk to you

Registered media delegates will be emailed instructions on how to request appointments online in April 2010.

Meet NZ tourism industry leaders

Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key
Associate Minister of Tourism Jonathan Coleman
New Tourism New Zealand chief executive Kevin Bowler
Tourism Industry Association chief executive Tim Cossar
Ministry of Tourism general manager Ray Salter
Air New Zealand deputy chief executive Norm Thompson
Leading tourism operators

Celebrate Matariki

Matariki, the Maori new year, occurs in early June 2010, and will be a focus for TRENZ Media Programme briefings and activities. Learn about the growing importance of this festival in contemporary New Zealand, its significance to Maori and the role of Maori in New Zealand’s tourism industry.

Rugby World Cup 2011

Rugby World Cup 2011 is more than the game – it’s showcasing our stadium of four million to the world. Hear updates on the tournament and the numerous activities planned around the country during New Zealand’s biggest ever sporting event.

Discover NZ’s newest tourism products

63 Exhibitors are offering brand new products at TRENZ 2010, including first time Exhibitors to TRENZ and Exhibitors who have innovative and exciting products to share.

Make new contacts at networking functions

Networking with NZ’s tourism industry is an important part of the TRENZ experience. Networking functions in 2010 include:

Welcome reception – make new contacts and rekindle old ones for the days of business ahead. Monday 24 May
Regional Rendezvous – informal opportunity to network with delegates immediately after the last appointment of the day. Tuesday 25 May
TRENZ media dinner – your exclusive opportunity to meet senior industry representatives over fine food and wine. Wednesday 26 May
TRENZ farewell – a final opportunity to network and farewell contacts. Thursday 27 May

Experience TRENZ host city Auckland

Discover the TRENZ 2010 host region and New Zealand’s biggest city first hand. Enjoy some of the best tourism activities available to visitors to Auckland on the afternoon of Monday 24 May.

Media at TRENZ

About 30 international and 30 local journalists from news, features and trade media organisations will be invited to take part in the TRENZ 2010 Media Programme.

The Media Programme runs in parallel with the main TRENZ exhibition and includes:

informative briefings by industry leaders and tourism operators
time to gather information and carry out interviews on the TRENZ Exhibition floor
opportunities to participate in tourism activities around Auckland
exclusive access to a fully equipped on-site media centre.

Details of the 2010 Media Programme will be available prior to the event.

Applications for media to attend TRENZ 2010 will open in February 2010.

Enquiries

New Zealand media – contact Ann-Marie Johnson ann-marie.johnson@tianz.org.nz
International media – contact Sarah Keenan sarahk@tnz.govt.nz

TRENZ 2010 at a glance

When: Monday 24 May – Thursday 27 May 2010
Where: ASB Showgrounds, Greenlane, Auckland, New Zealand

Managed by: Tourism Industry Association NZ (TIA) in partnership with Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, Qantas, host region Tourism Auckland and other industry supporters

Sustainable TRENZ

TRENZ has been environmentally sustainable since 2007, reflecting New Zealand’s commitment to environmental sustainability.

You can find out further information on how TRENZ is being sustainable by clicking here.