Queenstown Travel Trade News Updates

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.

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Trade Remarks

By Louise Jennis on 31 August 2012 (0 comments)
Spring Trade Remarks from Destination Queenstown

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Ongoing success for South Island tourism operator

By Louise Jennis on 22 August 2012 (0 comments)
Premier South Island tourism company Southern Discoveries has again cemented its position as an industry leader with a trifecta of accolades.

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It’s ‘Party Time’ for DNA Gay Ski Week Queenstown

By Louise Jennis on 16 August 2012 (0 comments)
The countdown is on to the start of the Southern Hemisphere’s largest Winter Pride event, kicking off in Queenstown next week.

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Skyline Star Gazing: Queenstown skies perfect setting for new star gazing experience

By Louise Jennis on 16 August 2012 (0 comments)
The clear, unpolluted skies of Queenstown will provide the perfect setting for Skyline Queenstown’s new stargazing experience launching later this month.

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Free Wifi at Nzone Dropzone

By Louise Jennis on 6 July 2012 (0 comments)
Free wifi has been installed at the dropzone for all of our customers and spectators to use and it’s working great.

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Going above and beyond – all in a day’s work for Queenstown businesses

By Louise Jennis on 2 July 2012 (0 comments)
The conscientious owners of a Queenstown holiday park know that longevity in the industry is about more than just campsites and van nights.

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Historic 18-year concession gives helicopter company competitive edge

By Louise Jennis on 27 June 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown-based helicopter company Heli Tours has been granted an historic 18-year permit multi conservancy concession for heli landings, the first of its kind permitted by the Department of Conservation.

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Wakatipu Grill Finalist for Restaurant of the Year

By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Wakatipu Grill has been nominated as a finalist in the prestigious Cuisine 2012 NZ Restaurant of the Year Awards.

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One of New Zealand’s Great Walks adds new level of comfort

By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
New Zealand’s premier guided walking company, Ultimate Hikes has announced the availability of private ensuite rooms on its Routeburn Track Guided Walk.

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Queenstown polls as number one destination for Kiwis

By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown has polled as the number one destination for Kiwi travellers according to a survey of 17,000 New Zealanders by Travelbug, the travel website run by Trade Me.

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Winter Trade Remarks from Destination Queenstown

By Louise Jennis on 5 June 2012 (0 comments)
Quarterly update from Destination Queenstown’s Trade team

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Iconic tourism operator Nomad Safaris invests in new 4WD fleet

By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
One of New Zealand’s most established 4WD tour operators is investing in a new fleet of Land Cruisers to take passengers into some of the country’s most stunning backcountry in the latest comfort, safety and style.

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Hollyford Track Announces Scenic Helicopter Flight Addition For 2012/2013

By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
Hollyford Track Guided Walks, one of New Zealand’s premier guided walks, is adding the ‘wow’ factor to its walks with the inclusion of a new scenic helicopter flight from the start of the 2012 summer season.

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Two rivers, twice the excitement – Queenstown’s Kawarau Jet rebrands

By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
Two rivers, twice the excitement, an hour of sheer power -- Queenstown’s Kawarau Jet has re-branded as K Jet to reflect a ‘once in a lifetime’ ride of speed, spins and spectacular scenery.

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Shotover Jet launches new jet boats

By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
One of the greatest icons of New Zealand tourism has reinforced its status as a world leader in commercial jet boating with the development of a new custom-designed ‘Big Red’ jet boat.

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Sacred Stone Welcomes visitors to Dart River Jet Safaris

By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
A sacred Maori pounamu stone now welcomes visitors to Dart River Jet Safaris’ Glenorchy Visitor Centre, the starting point for New Zealand’s most sensational journey.

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Heli-tours, like never before

By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
From farm musterer and manager to owner of Queenstown helicopter company Heli Tours – Paul Mitchell is a fifth-generation real-life Southern Man.

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Eichardt’s - a collection of divine accommodation in central Queenstown

By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
Eichardt’s Private Hotel offers ‘the whole package’ when it comes to exquisite holiday accommodation in Queenstown with the recent launch of the new Eichardt’s Residence.

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Lindauer Queenstown Winter Festival opening night fireworks

Queenstown Winter Festival – winter starts here!

By Louise Jennis on 19 April 2012 (0 comments)
One of the best times of year to visit Queenstown, see the landscape in all its glory and experience its electric atmosphere is during the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival at the end of June.

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