TRENZ is New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event and the most important event of the year on the tourism events calendar. Attending TRENZ as a Seller is an opportunity to meet face-to-face with high quality international and domestic Buyers. TRENZ 2024 will be held from 8-10 May 2024.
Seller registrations are now open and close on 30 November. If you are already registered on TRENZ Connect, you will have received an email with information on registering or applying for TRENZ 2024. If you’re new to TRENZ, please complete the Expression of Interest form. If you have any questions, please email info@trenz.co.nz
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Seller programme
Join us in Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington as the city welcomes TRENZ for the first time from 8-10 May 2024. TRENZ will bring New Zealand’s leading tourism business and highly qualified international and national Buyers together to do business and participate in official TRENZ functions.
Seller programme includes:
- Welcome Function
- 50 pre-scheduled appointments over two days
- Networking hour at the end of day one
- Farewell Function
- Speaker series and innovation hub
key dates
For Sellers joining us in Te Whanganui-a-Tara, Wellington in May 2024. here are the important dates to mark in your calendar
| Thursday 5 October 2023 | Seller registrations open |
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| Thursday 30 November 2023 | Seller registrations close |
| Wednesday 20 December 2023 | Final invoice payment date |
| Thursday 1 February 2024 | 100% cancellation fee applies |
| Tuesday 27 February 2024 | Appointment requests open |
| Tuesday 19 March 2024 | Appointment requests close |
| Tuesday 9 April 2024 | Appointment schedules live |
| Tuesday 30 April 2024 | Final appointment cancellation date |
| Wednesday 8 May - Friday 10 May | TRENZ 2024 |
Exhibition
Following the success of the streamlined booths in 2023, the same exhibition format will be used at TRENZ 2024.
The standard 1.8m x 1.8m booth includes walls, furniture, light, power, as well as a company name sign and printed back wall sign.
The furniture package includes one table and four chairs. If you would like additional furniture or to upgrade your furniture package, this can be arranged directly with Exhibition Hire Services, our supplier for TRENZ. Details for Exhibition Hire Services will be provided once you have registered.
New Sellers at TRENZ
Interested in attending TRENZ 2024 as a New Seller?
Tom Collier from Kaewa Tourism attended TRENZ in 2023. Check out what he has to say about his experience at TRENZ and its importance.
Learn more about what it means to come to TRENZ, options and helpful hints for new sellers here
To qualify as a New Seller, the Seller must be international market ready, and have not attended any previous TRENZ trade events. Read the full Seller criteria here.
Accommodation options
Sitting at the heart of New Zealand, the Wellington region has so much to offer. Nestled between green hills and a sparkling harbour, the city is full of things just waiting to be discovered.
Whether you’re looking for a luxury retreat, a harbour view, or something a bit more boutique, you’ll feel at home in Wellington. Take the opportunity to stay in the Capital city either side of TRENZ to explore.
Our TRENZ 2024 Accommodation Partners and Providers have kindly offered a special rate for Sellers and Tourism Services delegates attending TRENZ 2024. Please book directly with the hotels. Rooms are subject to availability.
Explore accommodation options here
trenz connect
TRENZ Connect will be your place to find all TRENZ related activities including your registration and appointment matching for the physical event.
Here are our top tips to get the most out of the platform:
- Make connections – Connecting with Buyers on TRENZ Connect is an easy way to maintain existing relationships and establishing new one. To connect with a Buyer, simply click on their company listing and select ‘Connect’.
- Add yourself as a delegate – By adding yourself as a delegate to your organisation's profile, you will gain access to the live site, where you are able to view connection requests, send messages and edit your company profile. To make connections, you must have at least one person selected in the delegates area of TRENZ Connect.
- Review your company listing – It may have been a while since you completed your company listing. We recommend you regularly review your listing to ensure all company information is up to date and relevant to Buyers. If you have not yet completed your company profile, go to the Organiser Portal and complete the Connect Page Builder. Your listing will not show until it has been submitted.
Login to TRENZ Connect on the top right of the TRENZ home page above, or click here
If you have any questions regarding your registration, email info@trenz.co.nz. You can also manage your registration via the organiser portal in TRENZ Connect.