Media Releases

TRENZ attracts substantial interest from international and domestic, trade and consumer media. The formal media programme is facilitated by the Tourism Industry Association and Tourism New Zealand to ensure the best possible exposure for tourism and for New Zealand as a destination during this key industry event.

TRENZ 2013 Media Releases

TRENZ to head north in 2013
10 May 2012
TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2013, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) announced today.
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Auckland secures New Zealand’s largest tourism conference
10 May 2012
Auckland is delighted to have secured the hosting rights for next year’s TRENZ, which is New Zealand’s largest annual tourism trade show.
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TRENZ 2012 Media Releases

New website packed with safety tips for adventure tourism operators
10 May 2012
A new world-first website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a “one stop shop” for information and advice on running a safe operation.
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Domestic travellers vital to New Zealand tourism industry
08 May 2012
Domestic tourism is a vital part of the New Zealand tourism industry but tourism operators need more information about what New Zealanders are looking for, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
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TRENZ 2012 ready to wow the world
07 May 2012
The Southern Lakes is rolling out the red carpet today for the opening of TRENZ 2012, the tourism industry’s annual showcase event, on 7-10 May at the Queenstown Events Centre.
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TRENZ worth millions to New Zealand & host region
03 May 2012
Four days of intensive meetings and networking at TRENZ 2012 (7-10 May, Queenstown, Southern Lakes) should generate millions of dollars of new international business for New Zealand tourism operators, says the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
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TRENZ delegates in for a taste treat
01 May 2012
While tourism products will take centre stage at TRENZ 2012 (Queenstown 7-10 May), the country’s finest food and beverages will also have a starring role at the four-day event.
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Buyers from emerging visitor markets offer TRENZ opportunity
20 April 2012
An increase in the number of Buyers attending TRENZ 2012 from emerging visitor markets such as Malaysia, Russia and Indonesia is a positive trend, says the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA).
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‘Hot’ new tourism products on show at TRENZ
13 April 2012
When 314 international travel Buyers plus Media fly into Queenstown next month for TRENZ, the tourism industry’s most important annual trade event, they will be seeking new and exciting products and experiences they can put before consumers in their home markets
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TRENZ delegates to benefit from expert insights into Asia
04 April 2012
Delegates at TRENZ 2012 will be given insights from international experts to help them understand and target the new breed of Asian travellers, who have money in their pockets and are eager to experience the world.
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World’s travel media to descend on Southern Lakes
21 March 2012
The eyes of the world’s travel media will be on the Southern Lakes in May, when around 30 international journalists fly into Queenstown for TRENZ, the tourism industry’s annual showcase event.
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Tourism industry set for recovery
02 March 2012
After a tumultuous 2011, New Zealand’s multi-billion dollar tourism industry is back on track, with the number of international travel Buyers booked to attend the sector’s premier international trade event later this year exceeding targets.
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Time for NZ tourism to dazzle the world
11 November 2011
Now the excitement of Rugby World Cup 2011 is fading, what’s next for New Zealand’s tourism industry?
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TRENZ returns to Southern Lakes for 2012
05 August 2011
TRENZ, New Zealand’s premier international tourism trade event, will return to the Southern Lakes region next year, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) has announced.
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