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News and updates from the Tourism Export Council of New Zealand.


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:

  • Tourism West Coast
  • Air New Zealand
  • NZ Maori Tourism
  • Telecom
  • ATTTO
  • Budget Car Hire
  • BTM Marketing
  • Somo Creative
  • 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
Jenny Simpson - Air New Zealand
The inuagural Young TEC Executive. From left: Stephen Marshall, Briar Nash, Dylan Rushbrook, Loren Heaphy, Olivia Bowers-Galt, Judy Chen, Michelle Berridge
       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!

Visit the Young TEC facebook page to see more information.

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.

CONGRATULATIONS!
OPERATORS OF THE YEAR

Pacific Destinationz was named as the Inbound Tour Operator of the Year, while the Scenic Hotel Group received the Operator of the Year Award. Inbound tour operators nominate allied supplier members and allied members nominate inbound tour operators. The groups are judged on their innovation, marketing, business operation, communications, accessibility and industry relationships. The Board then assesses those nominated based on a points system to choose three finalists and it goes back out to the respective member groups to vote for the winners. 

Mark Badland of Pacific Destinationz and Steve Shearer from the Scenic Hotel Group had their awards presented by President Martin Horgan and Labour MP West Coast Damien O'Connor.
INTERESTING LINKS and DATES :

Click here to register for the Tourism New Zealand China-Halal roadshows.  

Congratulations to those members who won are the recent NZ Travel Agent awards!

Thu 27 Sep: Opening of IBIS Christchurch Hotel
Thu 27 Sep: Maori Trade Day with ITO's, Akl
Tues 2 Oct: TIA Summit, Wgn
Thu 11/12 Oct: Board meeting, Nelson
Tues 11 Dec: Young TEC workshop, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland
Wed 12 Dec: TECNZ Xmas Symposium, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Auckland

 
WEBSITE INFORMATION

Website usernames and passwords: you can access your personal administration part of the website to update any changes and new for this website, a photographic image! Your previous username and password will still work on the new site. Contact the Chief Executive if you are not able to access the site. View the Member Website Guide to assist with any website changes.

Member updates and Positions vacant - Once you have access to the 'members only' area, you will be able to post your own updates and positions vacant direct into the website for all members and visitors to read.

Meet the Member - This is new to the site and a great way to learn more about each of us. This section requires me to update behind the scenes, but you can send me your replies to the questions and a photo and I'll do my best to load them up asap. Please make sure your photo is a head and shoulders shot.

We are dedicated to having more engagement and promotion of your business to other members. Regards Lesley

We would like to hear from you. Share news updates, positions vacant and comment re the 'meet the members' section on the website. Visit www.tourismexportcouncil.org.nz

QUOTE: Dont be content with being average. 
              Average is as close to the bottom as it is to the top!

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