Auckland to showcase the latest TRENZ

Monday, 26 May, 2009 0

AUCKLAND – New Zealand’s major international gateway will be showcased to international travel trade representatives next month.

Auckland will host TRENZ 2009, New Zealand’s largest international tourism business event, from June 8-11.

About 260 international travel and tourism buyers and media representatives from New Zealand’s major visitor markets, including China, USA, the United Kingdom, Australia and Japan, will stay in Auckland during the event.

This will be the first time TRENZ has returned to Auckland, New Zealand’s biggest city, since 2003.

Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) chief executive Tim Cossar said international travellers spent about $2.5 billion a year in the Auckland region.

“That’s $6.8 million every day. It’s a vital part of Auckland’s economy, supporting numerous jobs and businesses, from hotels and restaurants, to hairdressers and accountants.”

TIA manages TRENZ, which brings together about 270 of New Zealand’s leading providers of accommodation, transport, activities and attractions to showcase the best of what New Zealand has to offer, and the latest developments of interest to international travellers.

Tourism Auckland chief executive Graeme Osborne said, “In the six years since TRENZ was last in Auckland, our product offering has grown extensively and we’re looking forward to showcasing both our products and our diverse region to the line-up of international buyers and media.”



 

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