Friday 14 September 2012
Dear <<First Name>> ,
CONFERENCE 2012 A HUGE SUCCESS!
Thank you to all those who attended Conference and congratulations to Tourism West Coast for delivering on their promise to make it one of the most memorable!
There were many comments at what a great job the West Coast operators did of showcasing their region beginning with the two pre famils to Glacier country and Punakaiki Rocks, to the most entertaining and creative Hokitika 'wild mad hatter' party where Haast, Buller, Hokitika and Buller regions did a magnificent job of educating, wining and dining delegates. The 'can can dancers' and Black Powder Gang at Shantytown added value to the experience, topped off with fun and frivolity on the last night at Monteiths Brewing Company with the 'kiwiana night'!
Thank you so much to our sponsors and in particular to KIWIRAIL who hosted 70 pax on the Tranz Alpine train - one of the worlds truly most stunning scenic train experiences.
Other sponsors include:
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Tourism West Coast
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Air New Zealand
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NZ Maori Tourism
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Telecom
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ATTTO
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Budget Car Hire
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BTM Marketing
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Somo Creative
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Centaman
Our guest speakers left us with much to consider and their presentations are available on the TECNZ website. Congratulations to DESTINATION WAIRARAPA for winning the hosting of the 2013 Conference!
Visit our Facebook page and click on the photos folder to see the full range of photos. Email Camp Leader if you would like any high resolution copies. View this Conference 2012 photo collage.
WELCOME TO NEW MEMBERS!
We warmly welcome the following new members!
Allied:
AUCKLAND AIRPORT www.aucklandairport.co.nz
Contact: Mark Frood
TREETOPS LODGE & ESTATE www.treetops.co.nz
Contact: Cristina Magni
PACIFIC TOURWAYS AUCKLAND www.pacifictourways.co.nz
Contact: Paul Williams
TRANZIT COACHLINES www.tranzit.co.nz
Contact: Jenna Snelgrove
WEST COAST TREETOP WALK www.treetopsnz.com
Contact: Rusty Donnell
MOUNTAIN JADE www.mountainjade.co.nz
Contact: Sabine Willemsen
Great to have you join the Tourism Export Council family. We appreciate and value your membership and look forward to assisting your business. To existing members, please visit their websites and email them a warm welcome. Thanks for your support to new members!
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BOARD 2012 - 2013
The new Board for 2012-2013 was elected in at the AGM and includes:
Martin Horgan - Southern World (President)
Geoff Yee - GSN Pacific (Vice President - Full)
Steve Shearer - Scenic Hotel Group (Vice President - Allied)
Stephen Ecclestone - GTA Travel
Dominic Cheng - Winchester Travel
Anna Black - General Travel
Adele Marsden - NZ Educational Tours
Lisa Li - China Travel Service
Rainer Heidtke - C & E Tours
Vance Boyd - Kiwi Discovery
Michelle Caldwell - Ngai Tahu Tourism, Taupo
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YOUNG TEC EXECUTIVE 2012-2013
At the Conference the first Executive Committee of Young TEC were elected. Thanks to all those Young TEC's who attended. We are delighted to introduce the Young TEC team to you:
Stephen Marshall - AOT New Zealand (Chairman)
Loren Heaphy - Nelson Tasman Tourism (Vice Chair)
Judy Chen - Hotel Grand Chancellor (Secretary)
Dylan Rushbrook - Skycity (Treasurer)
Briar Nash - Hilton Hotel (Development Programme)
Michelle Berridge - Somo Creative (Membership)
Olivia Bowers-Galt - Destination Marlborough (Events)
We look forward to observing your progress with the organisation and watch with interest where you are in 10 years time!
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DOC 'guiding concession' progress
Full members are now well advised of the process and what is happening with the DOC guiding concessions. For those who have not yet done, could full members please return your Schedule 6 agreement to the office as soon as possible. Also please advise if you have not yet received your copy of the DOC approved concessionaire logo for you to use with your marketing collateral. Vouchering will start 01 October and the season will be used as a 'bedding in' trial period. The BCA parking concession is still required.
If any other members have questions re the process or how it impacts on their business, please contact the Chief Executive direct.
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