Browse the latest travel trade news updates from Destination Queenstown below. Click the headline to read the full article, and use the right hand side panel to browse archived articles by date or author.
By Ben Chapman on 10 September 2012 (1 comment)
Blanket Bay continues to retain its international ranking as New Zealand’s top lodge with prestigious USA-based Hideaways International naming Blanket Bay the Number 1 lodge in New Zealand.
By Ben Chapman on 17 August 2012 (0 comments)
The Remarkables Parklife Invitational has some returning favourites and new stars this year. The annual winter rail jam is being relocated to the Queenstown Recreation Ground on August 25th. The new venue will include freestyle motor cross (FMX).
By Ben Chapman on 1 August 2012 (0 comments)
New Zealand’s most iconic steam train is gearing up for its second season on the rails following a winter-long maintenance campaign.
By Ben Chapman on 31 July 2012 (0 comments)
The last 24 hours has produced a good base of snow at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas in Queenstown.
By Ben Chapman on 30 July 2012 (0 comments)
75 year old Kathy McDonough from Northern Ireland has been dubbed a real legend by AJ Hackett Bungy crew after she completed all four of their NZ Bungy jumps during the past two weeks.
By Ben Chapman on 20 July 2012 (0 comments)
Winter Games NZ 2013 is set to be the largest and most prestigious international snow sports event held in New Zealand with confirmation the Games will host at least five World Cups.
By Ben Chapman on 11 July 2012 (0 comments)
Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa has been listed by respected American magazine Travel+Leisure in their 2012 World’s Best Awards as one of the top City Hotels in Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific.
By Ben Chapman on 6 July 2012 (0 comments)
Owners of a Central Otago vineyard are ‘charging their glasses’ with news that a bottle of their wine has received the highest price ever paid for a bottle of New Zealand wine.
By Ben Chapman on 26 June 2012 (0 comments)
Over 30cm of new snow has fallen on Coronet Peak and 20cm on the Remarkables overnight providing excellent conditions in time for the School Holidays.
By Ben Chapman on 22 June 2012 (0 comments)
New Zealand’s 10 coolest days of the year will kick off in downtown Queenstown tonight when the 2012 American Express Queenstown Winter Festival gets underway.
By Ben Chapman on 20 June 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown’s environmentally conscious holiday park continues to be a trailblazer in sustainability innovation following recent national and international recognition.
By Ben Chapman on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Blue skies and lots of smiles made for a picture perfect opening day at The Remarkables ski area in Queenstown on Saturday (June 16).
By Ben Chapman on 23 May 2012 (0 comments)
The TSS Earnslaw heritage steamship is being primed for her 100th birthday during the next five weeks after being slipped on to her purpose-built slip at Kelvin Grove in Lake Wakatipu for her biennial survey.
By Ben Chapman on 17 May 2012 (0 comments)
Chairman Mark Quickfall announced on Monday (14 May) that Destination Queenstown’s current General Manager of Marketing Graham Budd has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the regional tourism organisation.
By Ben Chapman on 16 May 2012 (0 comments)
Improvements at Coronet Peak and The Remarkables ski areas for the upcoming 2012 season are aimed at skiers, snowboarders, kids and racers.
By Ben Chapman on 25 November 2011 (0 comments)
The Southern Hemisphere’s hottest biking destination is gearing up for summer with trails guaranteed to spin everyone’s wheels, from beginners to extreme bikers.
By Ben Chapman on 18 November 2011 (2 comments)
New dates, some extra glam and a new media partner are to be celebrated along with gay and lesbian pride at this year’s DNA Gay Ski Week to be held in Queenstown New Zealand from August 25 to September 1.
By Ben Chapman on 16 November 2011 (0 comments)
A stunning new kayaking trip in one of the most majestic places in the world has been launched by premier New Zealand tourism company Southern Discoveries.
By Ben Chapman on 19 October 2011 (0 comments)
Over a hundred local senior citizens braved cold wintry conditions to help Real Journeys celebrate the 99th anniversary of the TSS Earnslaw’s maiden voyage on a return cruise from Queenstown to Walter Peak.
By Ben Chapman on 14 October 2011 (0 comments)
The passion and commitment of young Queenstown entrepreneurial sisters Amelia and Lucy Gain has launched The Spire boutique hotel into prominence as the leading boutique hotel in Australasia.
By Ben Chapman on 12 October 2011 (0 comments)
Guided Nature Walks takes YOU into the WILD!
Guided Nature Walks has an exciting new product launching this summer; YOU vs WILD!
By Ben Chapman on 11 October 2011 (0 comments)
As the Southern Hemisphere's premier four season lake and alpine resort, Queenstown has activities on offer all year round. Well known for winter sports and adventure activities, Queentown is now experiencing increased interest in golf, biking and wine.
By Ben Chapman on 7 October 2011 (0 comments)
The growing reputation of Queenstown, New Zealand as ‘foodie heaven’ has been reinforced by a top award from the world’s largest travel website.
By Ben Chapman on 4 October 2011 (0 comments)
Kingstin Flyer Returns. The Kingston Flyer's engine blew off two year's worth of steam on Sunday as the train's operations team fired it up for the first time since 2009.
By Ben Chapman on 26 September 2011 (0 comments)
Mark your calendars now… the dates for the Southern Hemisphere’s biggest winter party are officially locked and loaded for next year!
By Ben Chapman on 21 September 2011 (0 comments)
Queenstown Heritage Tours Ltd announces today that it has been recognised again as one of the country’s leading tourism businesses by Qualmark - New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance system.
By Ben Chapman on 16 September 2011 (1 comment)
The world-class Queenstown Bike Park opens to the public for its first full season this Saturday (17 September)
By Ben Chapman on 10 August 2011 (0 comments)
Destination Queenstown's quarterly Trade update newsletter
By Ben Chapman on 7 August 2011 (0 comments)
TRENZ to return to Southern Lakes for 2012
Southern Lakes will once again host New Zealand’s largest international travel showcase, TRENZ 2012, following on from its ground breaking success in 2011.
By Ben Chapman on 4 August 2011 (0 comments)
AJ Hackett are excited to announce that Phase One of PROJECT: DESTINATION KAWARAU is about to begin!
By Ben Chapman on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
“Queenstown is so beautiful, once you’re here, you don’t want to leave. Everything is so natural.” That was the first reaction of China Southern Airline Chairman, who was visiting the resort last month.
By Ben Chapman on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
Ziptrek Ecotours, the spectacular and exhilarating flying fox eco-adventure on Skyline gondola hill, are thrilled to announce their recent accreditation of both Qualmark and Enviro Gold.
By Ben Chapman on 2 May 2011 (0 comments)
Within the next month, Air New Zealand’s new all black plane will become the first aircraft in the country to enable passengers to use their mobile phones during domestic flights.
By Ben Chapman on 14 April 2011 (0 comments)
Queenstown’s Pacific Jemm is the only luxury yacht available for charter in Queenstown.
By Ben Chapman on 25 March 2011 (0 comments)
The Kawarau Bungy Trampoline, located at the iconic Kawarau Bungy Centre, welcomed its first customers on Thursday 24th March 2011.
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