Destination Queenstown (DQ) and Lake Wānaka Tourism (LWT) are the Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) responsible for both destination marketing and destination management in the Queenstown Lakes District. Our role is to position Queenstown and Wānaka in international and domestic markets and to work collaboratively with partners to deliver the region’s Destination Management Plan, focusing on regenerative tourism by 2030 and attracting ‘high contributing’ visitors.
Industry events are a great way to connect with others in the region, learn more about relevant topics from the experts, and hear the latest from Destination Queenstown and Lake Wānaka Tourism.
August4
Carbon Essentials: What Every Business Needs to Know - Wānaka
Lake Wānaka Tourism Office, 10:30 - 11:30am
A practical introduction to carbon for tourism and hospitality operators. Learn the basics of emissions, key terms like net zero and Scopes 1-3, and simple first steps to start measuring and reducing your footprint.
Carbon Essentials: What Every Business Needs to Know - Queenstown
Queenstown, 9:00 - 10:00am
A practical introduction to carbon for tourism and hospitality operators. Learn the basics of emissions, key terms like net zero and Scopes 1-3, and simple first steps to start measuring and reducing your footprint.
Maximise Visibility: Insights from Tripadvisor & Viator - Queenstown
Queenstown, 2:30-4pm
Get practical insights from Tripadvisor and Viator on New Zealand travel trends, platform updates, and how AI is changing travel discovery and bookings.
Meet the Teams of Lake Wānaka Tourism and Destination Queenstown - Drop In Session
Wānaka Community Hub, 11am-2pm
Meet the team behind the different departments that make up LWT & DQ. Whether you're a long-standing member or newly connected to our network, this is your chance to explore opportunities, and shape how we support your business in the year ahead.
Build a Social Media Plan That Fits Your Business - Queenstown
Queenstown, 10:00-11:30am
A practical, hands-on workshop for tourism and hospitality operators. Learn how to choose the right channel, build a content strategy that fits your business, and set up simple systems to manage it with confidence.
Build a Social Media Plan That Fits Your Business - Wānaka
Wānaka, 10:00-11:30am
A practical, hands-on workshop for tourism and hospitality operators. Learn how to choose the right channel, build a content strategy that fits your business, and set up simple systems to manage it with confidence.
