TRENZ is New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event and the most important event of the year on the tourism events calendar. TRENZ brings hundreds of international travel buyers together to meet with New Zealand’s leading tourism operators (sellers) over three days to build or renew relationships and negotiate business for upcoming seasons. TRENZ 2026 will be held from 19-21 May in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.
TRENZ 2026
Host region
Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland is the host city for TRENZ 2026.
"We can’t wait to showcase New Zealand’s largest and most diverse destination. TRENZ 2026 delegates will experience a genuinely revitalised Tamaki Makaurau Auckland!
“Our accommodation offering is vast and varied, new and exciting experiences showcase Auckland’s quest for innovation and commitment to driving sustainability. This includes the highly anticipated City Rail Link connecting the city’s vibrant neighbourhoods, and the beautiful NZICC, the country’s largest purpose-built convention centre.
“There’s a fresh energy pulsing through the region, and we’re ready to embrace TRENZ and share with our travel partners what makes Auckland’s offering special,”
- Annie Dundas, Director Destination at Tātaki Auckland Unlimited
Venue
TRENZ 2026 will be held at the New Zealand International Convention Centre (NZICC).
Event format
TRENZ 2026 will be held from 19-21 May, and the event programme will include:
- Up to 52 15-minute appointments between buyers and sellers
- Multiple networking opportunities
- Host city famils for buyers
- Pre and post-TRENZ buyer famil opportunities
Full programme details will be available soon.
Get in touch
Got a question? We welcome you to contact us with any queries you may have about TRENZ.
For media enquiries, please contact the TRENZ team on info@trenz.co.nz
Contact usTRENZ is managed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) as the authorised agent of the Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust, supported by Tourism New Zealand and in partnership with Air New Zealand.
We look forward to welcoming you to TRENZ in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, 19-21 May 2026.
