TRENZ 2025 generated $100 million in international tourism sales to New Zealand businesses

International travel buyers made an estimated $100 million in sales with New Zealand tourism businesses thanks to TRENZ 2025, independent research by the New Zealand Institute of Economic Research (NZIER) has shown.

The research also found that TRENZ added an estimated $21 million to New Zealand's GDP. That money goes to accommodation providers, tour operators, transport companies and attractions - which in turn positively flows onto their staff, suppliers and local communities.

TRENZ farewells Auckland; confirms Christchurch for 2027

TRENZ, New Zealand tourism’s largest annual trade show, has wrapped up in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland - and now prepares to head south for next year’s edition. 

Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram says this year’s TRENZ will be remembered for its innovation and a wonderful experience Auckland provided – in the spirit of Whakapiki and elevating New Zealand tourism to the world.  

As TRENZ farewells Auckland, TIA is excited to announce that TRENZ will head to Ōtautahi Christchurch next year, with TRENZ 2027 to be hosted at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre from 11-13 May 2027. This is the fourth time TRENZ has been held in Christchurch and the second at Te Pae. 

Kiwi tourism on display to the world

Tourism professionals from across New Zealand - and around the globe - have arrived in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for the 32nd edition of TRENZ.

As Aotearoa New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event, TRENZ plays a key role in connecting tourism operators with international buyers; showcasing some of the best visitor experiences the country has to offer, to entice more people to visit.

TRENZ 2026 SET TO REDISCOVER AUCKLAND AS IT FAREWELLS ROTORUA

TRENZ, New Zealand tourism’s largest annual trade show, has wrapped another successful event, saying haere rā to Rotorua. 

TOURISM SHOWCASE GETS UNDERWAY IN ROTORUA

Tourism professionals from around the world have arrived in New Zealand to do business and experience the best of what Aotearoa New Zealand has to offer at TRENZ.

THE COUNTDOWN TO TRENZ 2025 - 50 DAYS TO GO!

With just 50 days until the curtain rises on TRENZ 2025 the industry is getting ready to host hundreds of international travel buyers from 6-8 May in Rotorua.