Here you will find the latest Queenstown Convention Bureau news which includes everything from local conference and incentive product updates or enhancements to industry awards and announcements.
By Louise Jennis on 24 April 2013 (0 comments)
Queenstown’s five-star Millbrook Resort is delighted to announce that The Spa at Millbrook has been named as the Winner of the Best Luxury Wellness Spa for Australasia & Oceania in the World Luxury Hotel Awards.
By Louise Jennis on 23 April 2013 (0 comments)
The Queenstown Lakes District Council has welcomed Prime Minister John Key’s proposed extra investment in tourism which it anticipates will extend to funding for the development of convention centres, including the proposed Queenstown convention centre.
By Louise Jennis on 9 April 2013 (0 comments)
Heritage Hotel Management is delighted to announce Donna Stewart to the role of general manager of Heritage Queenstown.
By Louise Jennis on 9 April 2013 (0 comments)
Owner and CEO Jacqui Spice is the only New Zealander to be featured in the UK magazine’s ‘little black book’, fittingly entitled ‘The Experts’.
By Louise Jennis on 12 March 2013 (0 comments)
The development of a world-class convention centre in one of the most exciting settings in Australasia has taken a step forward with the selection of a consortium to take the project to the next stage.
By Louise Jennis on 12 March 2013 (0 comments)
With a prime historic Arrowtown location, fresh seasonal menu, top Central Otago wines, and warm Southern hospitality, the new owners of Postmasters restaurant believe they’ve hit on the perfect recipe for success.
By Louise Jennis on 5 March 2013 (0 comments)
Autumn Bureau Remarks from the Queenstown Convention Bureau - the quarterly newsletter from the Queenstown Convention Bureau with new and updated product information for conference and incentive clients.
By Louise Jennis on 14 December 2012 (0 comments)
White frocks, flowers, tuxedos and elaborate cake designs will take centre stage at Queenstown’s Wedding Show on 11th May next year.
By Louise Jennis on 4 December 2012 (0 comments)
The quarterly update from the Queenstown Convention Bureau with updates on airlines, activites, venues and services in Queenstown.
By Louise Jennis on 26 October 2012 (0 comments)
Queenstown’s Memorial Hall – still in the middle of an upgrade – is attracting a conference-booking bonanza to the Wakatipu.
By Louise Jennis on 9 October 2012 (0 comments)
More couples are choosing Queenstown's idyllic surrounds to tie the knot
By Louise Jennis on 31 August 2012 (0 comments)
Spring Bureau Remarks from the Queenstown Convention Bureau
By Louise Jennis on 16 August 2012 (0 comments)
A new Japanese and Teppanyaki restaurant to be launched in Queenstown early next month will also be the home of the highest quality Wagyu Beef available in New Zealand.
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.
By Louise Jennis 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 Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Major industry players claim Queenstown’s hotel industry has largely fallen on tough times – and only a conference centre will save it.
By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
A new business partner has been brought on board by Queenstown catering company Flying Trestles to help it expand further in the Wakatipu.
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.
By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
Tourism New Zealand has introduced a new campaign to internationally market the business events sector and its ability to exceed expectations.
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.
By Louise Jennis on 18 June 2012 (0 comments)
With snow blanketing the mountains overnight, Queenstown is buzzing with excitement ahead of tomorrow’s official start to the 2012 ski season.
By Louise Jennis on 5 June 2012 (0 comments)
Quarterly update from Destination Queenstown’s C&I team
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.
By Louise Jennis on 1 June 2012 (0 comments)
A group of conference sector professionals with the potential to bring millions of dollars of business to Queenstown have been targeted to experience the resort town’s offerings firsthand.
By Louise Jennis on 25 May 2012 (0 comments)
Between 350 and 400 of the world's leading climate scientists will descend upon Queenstown in 2014, for the general assembly of Stratospheric Processes and their Role in Climate [SPARC].
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.
By Louise Jennis on 19 April 2012 (0 comments)
Development of a national convention centre will give a major boost to New Zealand’s economy, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) says.
By Louise Jennis on 16 March 2012 (0 comments)
Touch of Spice Events and Exclusive Events NZ now operate under the Touch of Spice Events banner - a business move that will see significant growth in the Touch of Spice Events divisions in both Auckland and Queenstown.
By Louise Jennis on 7 March 2012 (0 comments)
Welcome – Queenstown update
By Louise Jennis on 30 January 2012 (0 comments)
Eichardt's Private Hotel, in Queenstown, has been hailed alongside the Ritz of London as one of the world's best hotels by a British travel bible.
By Louise Jennis on 20 December 2011 (0 comments)
When February’s Christchurch earthquake saw his hotel confined within the central Red Zone, it spelled the end of chef Adrian Lowrey’s 12-year career in the Garden City.
By Louise Jennis on 20 December 2011 (0 comments)
All that is remarkable in local government will be celebrated and showcased next year with the inaugural Local Government New Zealand Wellbeing Awards.
By Louise Jennis on 8 December 2011 (0 comments)
The approach to Queenstown Airport features among the 10 most stunning in the world. Placed seventh, the Airport was the only one in the Southern Hemisphere to make the international top 10.
By Louise Jennis on 27 October 2011 (0 comments)
Proposed sports field, court and Queenstown Event Centre developments costing $17 million were yesterday presented to the Queenstown Lakes District Council as part of Lakes Leisure's master facilities plan 2011.
By Louise Jennis on 27 October 2011 (0 comments)
Tourism New Zealand made another significant step towards growing the business events sector in New Zealand this month by sponsoring the New Zealand stand at IMEX America in Las Vegas during October 11-13.
By Louise Jennis on 13 October 2011 (0 comments)
Queenstown is to host one of the biggest groups of financial heavy-hitters it’s ever seen.
By Kylie Brittain on 10 August 2011 (0 comments)
Queenstown Convention Bureau's Quarterly News Update
By Kate Dear on 1 August 2011 (0 comments)
Gibbston Valley Winery, iconic tourism and events destination in the heart of the ‘Valley of the Vines’, has a new, large format function space.
By Kate Dear on 15 July 2011 (0 comments)
Oaks Shores has repoened their onsite restaurant 'Seasons Restaurant'.
By Kate Dear on 13 July 2011 (0 comments)
Wai Restaurant on the Steamer Wharf and sister restaurant Finz Seafood & Grill, which is situated directly beside Wai, have been refurbished over the past month and are now open.
By Kate Dear on 12 July 2011 (0 comments)
Real Journey's TSS Earnslaw is back in action following her annual survey. This year she was on survey for 6 weeks and had all her front decking replaced, engineer room painted, and the fo’c’sle museum refurbished.
By Kate Dear on 29 June 2011 (0 comments)
Art Adventures is a creative experience where everyday is different and you fulfil a desire you have always held but never had the time to indulge.
By Kate Dear on 16 June 2011 (0 comments)
A fantastic pre-dinner activity for groups - Ziptrek Ecotours brings back, after a successful launch in 2010, its magical Twilight Tour.
By Kate Dear on 15 June 2011 (0 comments)
From the 22nd-23rd of June 18 Queenstown operators and the Queenstown Convention Bureau will be representing our fabulous region at New Zealands premier Conference & Incentive tradeshow in Rotorua.
By Kate Dear on 10 June 2011 (0 comments)
A $4 million refurbishment is nearing completion at the Kingsgate Hotel Queenstown Terraces.
From July 2011 the refurbished hotel will be known as the Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown, Lakeview.
By Kylie Brittain on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
Prime Restaurant on the Queenstown waterfront has added a new private dining option to their range of function and conferencing products.
By Kylie Brittain on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
This September and October there are likely to be many corporate events timed to coincide with Rugby World Cup matches. The private Spectator Room at Tatler is an ideal venue for meetings followed by dinner and live rugby coverage.
By Kate Dear on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
Join Gibbston Valley’s Executive Chef in a memorable and extravagant gourmet journey of outstanding food matched to perfection with award-winning wines.
By Kate Dear on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
The Sofitel Queenstown Hotel & Spa has been admitted into the aspirational Exclusive accommodation category of Qualmark™ - New Zealand tourism’s official quality assurance system.
By Kylie Brittain on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
If you have ever wondered what it’s like to sit on the summit of a mountain, sipping a glass of bubbles, while taking in the 360° views of Mt. Cook, Mt. Aspiring, The Remarkables & Lake Wanaka then read on...
By Kate Dear on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
Hollyford Track opens New Zealand’s most remote conference venue
One of New Zealand’s greatest walks is offering business and corporate groups the chance to ‘go bush’ in style by opening a secluded West Coast lodge for the first time over winter.
By Kate Dear on 24 May 2011 (0 comments)
Mercure Queenstown recently won two prestigious awards from ACCOR. The ACCOR NZ & Fiji Region Hotel of the Year 2010 and the ACCOR NZ & Fiji Restaurant and Bar award 2010.
By Kylie Brittain on 13 May 2011 (0 comments)
HQ New Zealand has launched a new team building concept with a range of HQ Learning Journeys. The programmes consist of a set of activities and challenges inspired by the key conference themes.
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