Meet the team supporting you when planning your next Business Event in Queenstown and Wānaka
Seeking some assistance in planning your business event? The Queenstown Convention Bureau team is here to help!
Our passionate team will work alongside you to plan a creative, innovative business event that counts. With extensive knowledge of our stunning region and connections to a network of vibrant vendors, experienced event planners and local hosts, we are here to help you bring your vision to life.
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Stu Cordelle
Head of Business Development
stuc@queenstown-wanaka.nz | +64 21 617 916
Originally from the UK I moved to New Zealand as a young child and have lived in both Wellington and Auckland. But it was Queenstown I fell in love with over 30 years ago when I followed a girl down here. That girl is now my wife and together we’ve raised three amazing kids in this incredible town which we call home!
I am passionate about Queenstown and love everything it offers: skiing, biking, rich history, stunning scenery, world class food and genuinely awesome people. I’m incredibly fortunate to help showcase this special place to the world.
Ben Owens
Business Development Manager, MICE
beno@queenstown-wanaka.nz | +64 27 2464 172
Hailing from Australia, I originally came to Queenstown in 2001 for an extended ski trip and comfortably made it my home for 12 incredible years. After an extended hiatus playing in the mountains of Vancouver, Canada it was time to come home to the place that has my heart. I am fiercely passionate about our wild places and for sharing our incredible experiences, local stories and warm hospitality with the world. We are truly blessed to live here and we can't wait to have you join us. Ngā mihi ki a koe
Luisa Cardona
Business Development Executive
luisac@queenstown-wanaka.nz | +64 22 412 6622
Born and raised in the UK to Colombian parents. I arrived in New Zealand on a WHV and planned to stay in Queenstown for 3 months... Well, it has now been over 6 years, and I'm proud to call this beautiful place home. During winter you will find me snowboarding on one of our wonderful ski fields; during summer, I enjoy camping, exploring our walking tracks, going on bike rides with friends or flying off mountains (paragliding). If you would like to find out more about Queenstown, please feel free to get in touch.
“The Bureau provided our organisation with the necessary information to plan a successful conference. Having been briefed on our conceptual ideas the Bureau provided a list of tourism operators, their contacts details and assisted with arranging famils. Additional information on various local restaurants and wineries to meet the requirements of the delegates who operate high-end food and beverage facilities back in the US and deemed not to be missed met with universal approval.”
Des Topp, Executive Officer, Golf Managers Association of NZ, Auckland, New Zealand