1. Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman
2. Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Tim Cossar
3. Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Kevin Bowler

7am

Coach pick-ups from TRENZ hotels to transfer you to the Auckland Airport media breakfast

7.30am

Auckland Airport media breakfast
Join Auckland Airport and in-market guests from China to hear how New Zealand’s major transport hub is working to develop the exciting potential of the Asian tourism market for Auckland and New Zealand.

Venue: New Zealand Room 2, SKYCITY Convention Centre

8.30am

Coach pick-ups from TRENZ hotels (including SKYCITY)

9.25am-9.45am

Make your way to the Media Centre on arrival at ASB Showgrounds

New Opportunities for Visitors
Ministry of Tourism General Manager Ray Salter will speak on a number of big ticket items for New Zealand tourism including The New Zealand Cycle Trail, cruise, National Convention Centre and Rugby World Cup 2011.

9.45am-10.45am

Media briefing – Rugby World Cup 2011
In 2011, New Zealand will welcome the world as it hosts one of the world’s largest sports events. Rugby World Cup 2011 is expected to attract 85,000 international visitors to New Zealand, with billions of people around the world expected to watch on TV and online.

With just over a year until kick-off, hear the latest updates from Rugby New Zealand 2011 Ltd Chief Executive Martin Snedden and New Zealand 2011 Office Festival Director Briony Ellis, and get the travel trade perspective from David White (RTH).

Venue: TRENZ Media Centre

10.45am-11.45am

Auckland Airport market discussion
Auckland Airport hosts a discussion on the importance of the Asian tourism opportunity for New Zealand, with speakers representing local government, tourism industry, market representatives and Auckland Airport.

Venue: TRENZ Media Centre

11.45am-12.05pm

Briefing – TRENZ 2010 Platinum Airline Qantas
Stephen Thompson, Executive Manager International Sales for Qantas, will give an overview of the airline’s global direction moving forward.

Venue: TRENZ Media Centre

12.05pm-1.05pm

Lunch sitting

1.10pm-3.05pm

Scheduled appointments with Exhibitors, research and interview time in the TRENZ Media Centre and on the TRENZ Exhibition floor.

3.10pm-3.35pm

Afternoon tea (Business Lounges)

3.40pm-5.35pm

Scheduled appointments with Exhibitors, research and interview time in the TRENZ Media Centre and on the TRENZ Exhibition floor.

5.45pm

Coaches depart ASB Showgrounds to transfer you to the TRENZ Media Dinner

6.30pm-9pm

TRENZ 2010 Media Dinner
This is an exclusive opportunity for TRENZ media delegates to meet senior industry representatives during a warm relaxed evening of fine wine and cuisine.

Venue: Hotel DeBrett

9pm
9.30pm

Coaches will be available to transfer you back to your hotel at 9pm or 9.30pm.

8.30am

Coach pick-ups from TRENZ hotels

9.15am-9.40am

Morning tea/networking time

9.45am – 10.15am

Prime Minister John Key
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key will address Media delegates.

Venue: TRENZ Media Centre

11am-12pm

Media briefing – Matariki (Maori New Year)
Matariki, the Maori New Year, occurs in early June 2010.  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.

Venue: TRENZ Media Centre

12.05pm-1.05pm

Lunch sitting

1.10pm-3.25pm

Scheduled appointments with Exhibitors, research and interview time in the TRENZ Media Centre and on the TRENZ Exhibition floor.

3.35pm

TRENZ 2010 Media Centre closes.
Coaches will return you to your TRENZ hotel.

7.20pm

Coaches depart from TRENZ hotels to the SKYCITY TRENZ Farewell Function

7.30pm-12am

SKYCITY TRENZ Farewell Function
A contemporary and fun evening function.  A final opportunity to network and farewell contacts.

9.30pm-12am

Coaches depart to TRENZ hotels every 30 minutes