TRENZ in the News
Waitaki shows off at TRENZ – Oamaru Mail, 31 May 2011
Tourism Waitaki showcased the district to the world at TRENZ this year by promoting hot tubs, cycling, steampunk, food and Oamaru stone.
Pressure for national convention centre - Dominion Post - 30th May 2011
The tourism industry is set to push for commitments to key infrastructure projects before the November election, including demanding progress on a national convention centre.
Pressure for national convention centre - Dominion Post, 30 May 2011
The tourism industry is set to push for commitments to key infrastructure projects before the November election, including demanding progress on a national convention centre.
Top tenor on song at TRENZ – Mountain Scene, 30 May 2011
A famous Kiwi tenor entertained VIP guests of hotel chain Accor New Zealand during last week’s tourism trade show Trenz.
Town gains more custom - Otago Daily Times, 28 May 2011
International tourism buyers say they will be sending travellers Wanaka's way, after a visit this week as part of the international travel trade show, Trenz.
Trenz feedback pleases - Otago Daily Times - 27th May 2011
Millions of dollars worth of travel deals were brokered during the annual international trade event Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (Trenz), when it was held in Queenstown for the first time this week.
Qtown Trenz pays real dividends: tourism boss – Southland Times, 25 May 2011
Staging New Zealand's largest tourism trade event in Queenstown again is definitely an option, says the Tourism Industry Association.
Trenz closing party venue fires on all cylinders – Mountain Scene, 25 May 2011
The final bash for New Zealand's biggest tourism party has gone off without a hitch, despite initial fears.
PM confident of New Zealand's upward Trenz – Southland Times, 26 May 2011
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key named Olympic gold medallist Sarah Ulmer ambassador for the New Zealand Cycle Trail Project yesterday.
$39m loss worth it - Key – Otago Daily Times, 26 May 2011
A projected $39 million loss from staging the 2011 Rugby World Cup has to be seen as part of the marketing budget for New Zealand and is worth it, on balance, Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key says.
Huge spin-off expected from rugby tourists – Otago Daily Times, 26 May 2011
New Zealand tourism is in for a boost, with almost half the buyers of 2011 Rugby World Cup tickets surveyed saying they intend arriving before the tournament begins on September 9.
Trenz: New initiatives outlined – The Daily Post, 26 May 2011
Tourism Industry Association's Tim Cossar welcomed media delegates at a press conference yesterday explaining some of the new initiatives at this year's event.
Trenz: We're still open for tourists – The Daily Post, 26 May 2011
Christchurch remains a key transport and tourism hub for New Zealand's domestic and international travel market, despite areas of the central city still being cordoned off.
Success measured in visitors – Otago Daily Times, 26 May 2011
Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism John Key and exhibitors say the real measure of success for Trenz in Queenstown will be in the coming months and years, when the business done on the shop floor of the trade expo boosts international visitor numbers to New Zealand.
Qtown Trenz 'pays real dividends' – Southland Times, 26 May 2011
Staging New Zealand's largest tourism trade event in Queenstown again is definitely an option, says the Tourism Industry Association.
Exhibitors look to tap growth in Asian market – Southland Times, 26 May 2011
The potential to tap growing Asian tourism markets was the talking point among many exhibitors at Trenz.
Resort focus of $1million high-end bid - Otago Daily Times - 25th May 2011
Queenstown is the focus of a $1 million campaign by Auckland International Airport to attract high-value tourists, especially from China and the United States.
Canterbury eyes new hotel to lift tourism - Dominion Post - 25th May 2011
A company is in advanced negotiations to build a hotel of up to 400 rooms which, if confirmed, will be the largest in Christchurch, the city's tourism chief says.
Tourism show success for Hawke's Bay – Hawke's Bay Today, 25 May 2011
This week Hawke's Bay has been showcased on the world's travel stage at TRENZ (Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand) held in Queenstown.
Trenz: Tourism chief says Asian market needs addressing – The Daily Post, 25 May 2011
Tourism New Zealand chief executive Kevin Bowler is positive about the industry's future, but says the sector needs to adapt to changing markets.
Operators blow away buyers at first Queenstown Trenz – Mountain Scene, 25 May 2011
Queenstown's tourism oper-tors have pulled off their largest ever free familiarisation trip – wowing attendees at the country's biggest tourism trade show.
Prime minister defends NZ tourism budget – Travel Mole, 25 May 2011
New Zealand prime minister John Key has defended the lack of new marketing funds for Tourism New Zealand in last week’s budget despite evidence that visitors to the country are spending less.
TRENZ blog: In praise of Otago’s pinots – Travel Mole, 25 May 2011
TRENZ, New Zealand’s annual travel trade showcase, has made sure that no one leaves town without experiencing a little of what Queenstown has to offer.
Key urges visitor spending – Dominion Post, 25 May 2011
Prime Minister John Key has admitted rising visitor numbers may not be contributing much to the economy, and that increasing spending is the sector's "primary focus".
Enthusiasm for Queentown's $5m cycle trail – Otago Daily Times, 25 May 2011
Queenstown's $5 million cycle trail has attracted global interest from buyers attending the Trenz tourism and travel expo hosted in the resort this week.
Resort has 'potential' for luxury-seekers – Otago Daily Times, 24 May 2011
Wealthy Chinese tourists attracted to gambling, luxury shopping, discreet boutique hotels and exclusive activities in Queenstown want to be treated like royalty, media attending Trenz were told yesterday.
NZ needs to shape up and impress Chinese tourists – 3News NZ, 24 May 2011
New Zealand tourist operators have been told to sharpen their act if they want a piece of the affluent Chinese market.
Tourism tip: target China's super-rich – Southland Times, 24 May 2011
Tourism operators and airlines are mounting campaigns to attract super-wealthy Chinese, Trenz delegates were told yesterday.
Movie star Sam's the host with the most – Mountain Scene, 24 May 2011
Queenstown-based film star Sam Neill hosted a dinner during Monday's launch of a local alliance of luxury providers.
TRENZ blog: Meet Sam and the ram – TravelMole, 24 May 2011
You bump into all sorts of interesting people at TRENZ, New Zealand’s annual travel trade showcase.
Global push for NZ's tourism rebound – Otago Daily Times, 23 May 2011
A major global push is under way to spread the message New Zealand is open for business, and tourism leaders are confident inbound tourist numbers will rebound to levels before the Christchurch earthquake.
'More tourists needed' to help Christchurch – Radio New Zealand, 23 May 2011
Some tourism operators in Christchurch have lost 75% of their turnover as the full effects of the earthquake disaster on the region's tourism industry become clear.
Aussies cut spending across the ditch – AAP, 23 May 2011
Australians might still be flocking to New Zealand but they're not opening their wallets as wide as they used to, the country's tour operators say.
Tourism chief: wealthy Chinese neglected – Dominion Post, 23 May 2011
Tourism operators are "leaving money on the table" by not offering the right service to a new market of wealthy Chinese visitors, Tourism New Zealand boss Kevin Bowler says.
NZ, Aust tourism 'side by side' – Southland Times, 23 May 2011
The Australian and New Zealand tourism sectors stood side by side during tough times, Trenz delegates were told yesterday.
Christchurch ready for tourists – New Zealand Herald, 23 May 2011
Tourists are being summoned back to Christchurch as earthquake recovery workers leave and accommodation becomes available.
Asian visitors boost to tourism – Southland Times, 23 May 2011
The New Zealand tourism industry is facing significant challenges at present, but at the same time there are some enormous opportunities, Tourism New Zealand chief executive Kevin Bowler said in Queenstown yesterday.
Tourism operators warned to prepare for Chinese visitors – Radio New Zealand Morning Report, 23 May 2011
(audio link) Queenstown retailers and restaurateurs are being urged to learn Mandarin to capitalise on a new wave of Chinese tourists. (3′35″)
TRENZ: TravelMole's intrepid reporter checks into the adrenaline capital of NZ– TravelMole 23 May 2011
You don’t have to take many steps onto New Zealand soil before someone will tell you about the amazing quality of the country’s wines – especially the pinot noirs.
New realities for New Zealand tourism– TravelMole 23 May 2011
The Christchurch earthquake has changed the outlook for New Zealand tourism – perhaps for ever.
Big-money deals in Qtown – Southland Times, 22 May 2011
Millions of dollars of crucial trade deals will be made in Queenstown during the next few days as 300 New Zealand tourism exhibitors vie for business from 300 of the world's leading travel buyers.
High stakes for tourism sector – Dominion Post, 22 May 2011
Tourism is facing tough times, but now is not the time to pull back from promoting New Zealand internationally, according to an industry leader.
Christchurch struggle continues – Travel Weekly, 22 May 2011
Nine out of 10 coach tours are bypassing Christchurch as the city continues to suffer in the aftermath of the February earthquake.
NZ arrivals slump – Travel Weekly, 22 May 2011
New Zealand is suffering its slowest rate of inbound arrivals for years with Australia among the areas of concern, tourist officials have said.
Snow season expected to help tough tourism times – Mountain Scene, 22 May 2011
This year's snow season is expected to be one of the saving graces for the flat state of New Zealand tourism.
Trenz is open for business in Queenstown – Mountain Scene, 22 May 2011
Trenz – or Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand – opened in the resort today (Monday) and for the next three days, about 300 international travel buyers will be doing business with 280 of the country's tourism providers.
Resort buzzing as expo takes off – Otago Daily Times, 22 May 2011
Almost 300 suppliers and contractors from around New Zealand are working behind the scenes to stage the first Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (Trenz) travel trade display in the Southern Lakes district.
Disasters no barrier to tourism industry – New Zealand Herald, 22 May 2011
Floods, earthquakes and tsunami are not enough to keep international tourism buyers from jetting into New Zealand this week for the annual Trenz industry showcase in Queenstown.
What is Trenz? – Otago Daily Times, 22 May 2011
Queenstown, Southern Lakes and New Zealand tourism operators get down to business today to make the most of the opportunity to sell and promote their products to international buyers.
Global buyers arrive for Trenz – Southland Times, 21 May 2011
Almost 300 top level travel buyers from around the globe have been flying into Queenstown during the past 24 hours while on the ground there’s a mass national industry effort to prepare the resort as New Zealand’s showcase to the world.
Trenz show critical for competition – Otago Daily Times, 21 May 2011
Tough markets challenging New Zealand tourism operators make the Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (Trenz) especially important, the manager of the trade show says.
Let’s get TRENZ-Y – Mountain Scene, 19 May 2011
Time to get your game face on, Queenstown.
All set for big tourism push - Three-day expo in Queenstown – Daily Post, 19 May 2011
It's Trenz time again and Rotorua is gearing up to have a prominent and significant presence at the annual tourism industry expo.
Museum abuzz over expansion – Daily Post, 19 May 2011
When Rotorua Museum's new Don Stafford Wing opens in August, it will provide more room for exhibits and for visitors, opening up new opportunities in the tour group market.
Operators to show off Taupo – Daily Post, 18 May 2011
Destination Great Lake Taupo is also heading south for Trenz next week with six local operators.
Trenz expo bosses rapt with exhibitor numbers - Otago Daily Times - 18th Apr 2011
The number of buyer attendees for the first Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (Trenz) event in the Southern Lakes has exceeded pre-earthquake targets, the trade expo's managers say.
Exhibitors lining up for travel expo - Otago Daily Times - 1st Apr 2011
Air New Zealand, Auckland Airport, Qantas, Tourism New Zealand, Millennium Hotels and Resorts, and Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism are among major players that have signed up as...
Exhibitors queuing up for expo - Otago Daily Times - 28th Feb 2011
More than 280 of New Zealand's leading tourism businesses will be represented when the Southern Lakes hosts international travel expo Trenz in May, and a waiting list has been set up due to...
Queenstown to host TRENZ - E-Travel Blackboard, 25 Feb 2011
Queenstown is gearing up to welcome tourism operators from around New Zealand to the TRENZ 2011 tradeshow.
PM highlights TRENZ – Southland Times, 9 Feb 2011
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key has underlined the importance of TRENZ, the tourism industry's annual expo, which will take place in Queenstown in May.
Trenz to be held at events centre - Otago Daily Times - 19th Nov 2010
The beauty of Queenstown and the Southern Lakes is expected to be a "powerful incentive" for international travel and tourism buyers and media to attend the $9.
