Happy June to you all and can you believe that we are now half way through the year! It’s been a busy time here at Tourism Results, with TRENZ taking centre stage for us last month.  It was great to see so many of you at the event.  I’m sure you, like us came away from it feeling very up beat about the current state of NZ tourism, not only that but the exciting times we have ahead!

This month we have a number of updates:

·      Zorb New Zealand achieves it’s OutdoorsMark Certification

·      Ziptrek introduces Twilight Tour

·      Ziptrek takes Queenstown to TRENZ

·      Ed Sheeran braves Shotover Canyon Swing and Shotover Canyon Fox

·      TRNZ Video Section

·      TRNZ Product Overview & Websites

Zorb New Zealand achieves OutdoorsMark

A proactive approach to safety has seen Zorb achieve its OutdoorsMark certification.

OutdoorsMarks fundamental objectives is to give participants on adventure activities, and the public, the assurance that the management of the activities has been checked by an independent expert - an OutdoorsMark auditor. If the operation is assessed by the auditor as being at, or above, the benchmark standards of the OutdoorsMark certification scheme, Skills Active grants OutdoorsMark certification. – Skills Active Aotearoa.

Using 100% external assessors to achieve this safety certification, Zorb New Zealand can boast its safety systems have been scrutinised externally and endorsed through Skills Active. “This endorsement by external assessors and industry experts reinforces the quality of the safety systems in place at Zorb New Zealand” Haydn Marriner – Zorb New Zealand.

Zorb New Zealand was assessed against the new Health and Safety Legislation and can now demonstrate the most up to date safety systems. Zorb is proud to be the first business to pass the audit against the new legislation, and rewarded by having the most current systems of all businesses involved in the ball rolling sector.

Zorb Transfer Service

Please note Zorb offers a transfer service for FIT's and group optionals from Rotorua CBD accommodation.

Ziptrek Ecotours – Twilight Tour

Experience one of Queenstown’s new nightlife options. Plunge into the darkness of Queenstown’s mixed alpine forest and experience the thrill of Ziptrek’s Winter Twilight Tour. Step blindly into the night from treetop decks 20 metres above the valley floor into the unknown for an unbeatable rush of adrenaline! With only a headlamp to guide you, you can let your imagination run wild on this incredible twilight adventure.

•    Tours take place on the Moa 4-Line tour

•    Tours depart daily in the late afternoon/early evening June to August

For more information please contact Jason or Rob

Ziptrek brings Queenstown to TRENZ

Last month saw Ziptrek Ecotours bring its award-winning Queenstown experience to over 260 of the world’s leading travel buyers at New Zealand’s biggest international tourism event.

As many buyers have never been to Queenstown - let alone had the chance to experience the thrill of ‘zipping’ through the trees enjoying stunning lake and alpine vistas - Ziptrek used world-leading virtual reality video technology to bring the exhilarating zipline tour to them.

Buyers at Tourism Rendezvous New Zealand (TRENZ) were immersed in the world of Ziptrek by donning the latest Samsung VR headset to be part of the sights, sounds and sensory experiences of New Zealand’s original zipline trip.

A high definition clip filmed with a multi-camera set up means the video has full 360 degree capabilities, literally ‘putting’ the buyer on the company’s framed treehouses, zipping downhill and able to look around them at the stunning views as they do so.

Flying high after six successful years in business, the video technology is the latest innovation for the multi-award-winning company.

“TRENZ was the perfect platform to launch the 360-degree immersive technologies, putting an experiential product such as this into the hearts and minds of our buyers,” said Ziptrek Ecotours director Trent Yeo.

“For those who aren’t sure what this looks like, it’s like a “live” version of Google Streetview, only it’s Google Streetview on steroids!

“We’re trying to get people to feel what it’s like to be flying through the trees and see the majesty of our tree architecture in context.”

Ziptrek will be using the headsets on future sales trips, both domestic and overseas, as a tool for staff training, and may have them in their Queenstown store to give people a “taste” of the trip before booking.

Ed Sheeran has fun in Queenstown

As Ed Sheeran often sings “We made these memories for ourselves” and he sure did that when he visited Queenstown last month.

A slighty nervous Sheeran took some time out of his busy schedule to visit Shotover Canyon Swing and Shotover Canyon Fox and he had a blast!

He bravely rode along the unique launch rail that dropped him from the cliff 182m high above the Shotover River. After doing the two canyon fox lines he then did the legendary Shotover Canyon Swing.

The team at base reported Mr Sheeran was really friendly with all their staff and seemed nice and relaxed after conquering the challenges of the Shotover Canyon Fox and Shotover Canyon Swing.  “Beforehand he was pretty nervous - it seems that standing in front of thousands of screaming fans doesn't prepare anyone for a cliff jump - Shotover Canyon style!”

Canyon Swing and Fox were very proud to have Ed Sheeran visit and have a go on their legendary products – Let’s hope we see him come back for more one day!

TRNZ Videos

Our TRNZ Video section has become very popular.  A number of you have asked to see all the videos in one place - so here goes. Enjoy!

FEATURED VIDEO  - We're excited to feature NZ Riverjet's new video! Made in conjunction with legendary NZ multisport and triathlon athlete, Steve Gurney.

TRNZ Product Overview & Websites

• Agroventures Adventure Park
• Auckland Jet Boat Tours
• Bella Vista Accommodation Network
• Cave World
• Cruise Milford
• Distinction Hotels Group
• Experience Comvita
• Guided Footprints
• Haast River Safari
• Hamilton Gardens
• New Zealand Riverjet
• Roselands Waitomo Caves
• Shotover Canyon Swing & Fox, Queenstown
• Tamaki Maori Village Rotorua
• The Big Foody Tours
• Waihi Gold Discovery Centre & Waihi Gold Mine Tours
• Waikato River Explorer
• Ziptrek Ecotours
• Zorb New Zealand - Rotorua

That’s it for this month, if you would like any further information, training, rates etc on any of the above products or any other TRNZ products, please contact Jason or Rob.

Jason Baker email 021 952 028

Rob Finlayson email 021 279 8550