Auckland to host tourism activity extravaganza

Auckland to host tourism activity extravaganza

In the biggest event of its kind, Auckland is set to host more than 500 TRENZ delegates, including travel Buyers and media from New Zealand’s most important visitor markets, to an afternoon of Auckland activities.

TRENZ (21-24 April 2013) is the $23.4 billion tourism industry’s annual showcase. This year it is being hosted by Auckland and will be attended by around 290 international tourism and travel Buyers plus media from around the world, and 250 of the country’s leading tourism operators who get together to negotiate contracts for the coming holiday seasons.

“On Tuesday afternoon (23 April) more than 500 TRENZ delegates will take a break from their business meetings to discover first-hand the range of activities Auckland has to offer the world’s travellers,” says Martin Snedden, Chief Executive of the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), which organises and manages TRENZ with the support of key tourism industry partners.

“The activity afternoon will show that Auckland has something to offer travellers across the spectrum, from families and affluent visitors from high-growth markets like China to active over-50s and young backpackers. This time-out from scheduled TRENZ meetings is also an opportunity for delegates to network informally and hopefully discover new business opportunities.”

ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development) Manager Tourism Jason Hill says the activity afternoon features 41 different experiences and will open people’s eyes to Auckland’s diversity.

“Auckland is a premier visitor destination with a unique combination of a stunning natural playground right on the doorstep of a world-class city.

“The 500 plus participants in the activity afternoon will get a taste of Auckland, with everything from touring the Matakana Coast and wine region, sailing and jet boating on the Waitemata Harbour and exploring the west coast’s rainforest and rugged surf beaches, to sailing a traditional Maori waka, riding a zipline on Waiheke Island, a behind the scenes tour of Auckland Zoo and a culinary tour of the city’s hot food spots.
“Auckland’s tourism product offering has grown considerably in the last few years and we look forward to showcasing both our products and our eclectic region to the influential line-up of international Buyers and media,” he says.
About TRENZ
TIA is organising and managing TRENZ 2013. It will bring together around 250 New Zealand tourism operators (Exhibitors) with 290 invited international travel and tourism Buyers plus international and domestic Media. The event directly helps to grow New Zealand’s tourism industry, worth $9.6 billion in foreign exchange annually. Hosted by ATEED (Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development), TRENZ 2013 will be held on Auckland’s waterfront, 21-24 April.
TRENZ is supported by Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand, Qantas and other industry partners.
Visit the TRENZ website www.trenz.co.nz

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