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The festive season is just around the corner, and the year seems to have just flown by.

We wanted to take this opportunity to show our appreciation to you all for your sales and support over the past year. We love working in this industry, and showcasing what is on offer in our amazing country. The people we meet, deal with and talk to everyday help make this job what it is. So thanks again and we wish you all a happy and safe Christmas.

This month we have some great reading for you all - take a look below:

·      TRNZ welcomes Roselands Waitomo Caves

·      Experience Comvita joins the TRNZ family

·      Distinction Hotel Group - new properties

·      Book now! Distinction Dunedin Hotel

·      Bella Vista launches it’s new website

·      Bella Vista Christchurch update

·      Hamilton Gardens introduces children’s mandarin activity sheet

·      Tamaki Maori Village wins Best Cultural Experience

·      Mr Ticket – dream big!

 
 
 

Roselands Waitomo Caves – NZ’s Premier BBQ Experience

No visit to New Zealand is truly complete without a good old kiwi bbq. Those lucky enough to visit the Waitomo Caves District are now able to book this into their experience.

Roselands Waitomo Caves offers a genuine NZ bbq meal experience in a little slice of paradise. Accommodating anywhere from 1 – 300 people in one sitting, there is the option of enjoying your meal as soon as you walk in or you can take in the entire experience and interact with the BBQ chefs as they cook your meat to order. * Please note there is a vegetarian option. Roselands also offers a fabulous value for money combo with Cave World - only available and sold through the trade.

Roselands is New Zealand’s first Qualmarked restaurant visitor experience.

Completely surrounded by nature and farmland, Roselands is something a little bit special. For further information please contact Jason or Rob

 
 
 
Roselands Waitomo Caves
 
 
Roselands Waitomo Caves
 
 
 

Experience Comvita

While in New Zealand’s Bay of Plenty region, what could be better than to enter the world through the eyes of a honey bee.  By now we all understand the healing power of nature and the importance of bees. Enjoy the world of the honey bee and learn how they share their gifts of nature with us.

Experience Comvita offer either a 60, 40 or 20 minute guided tour option dependent on clients time restraints. This will give you a sneak peek at all nature’s secrets and explore the healing power of its wonder through New Zealand’s native plants, including Manuka.

For further information please contact Jason or Rob

Experience Comvita
 
 
 

Distinction Hotels Acquire Two More Hotels in Whangarei and Hamilton

The New Zealand owned and operated Distinction Hotels Group is pleased to announce the acquisition of two more hotels located in Whangarei and Hamilton, currently trading under the Kingsgate brand.

Distinction Whangarei Hotel & Conference Centre will begin trading on the 25th of January 2016. Centrally located overlooking the Whangarei Quayside Town Basin the hotel consists of 115 air-conditioned hotel rooms and suites. The hotel offers a fully licensed bar and restaurant, indoor heated swimming pool, spa, sauna, gym and conference and event facilities for up to 130 people.

Located only minutes from the city centre, Distinction Hamilton Hotel & Conference Centre will commence trading on the 11th of February 2016 and is the ideal choice for both business and leisure travellers.

Consisting of 147 hotel rooms and suites, this property offers extensive guest services including gymnasium, his and hers steam rooms, three spa pools, outdoor swimming pool, two restaurants and bar. The hotel boasts some of the largest conference facilities in the Waikato area catering for up to 600 delegates.

The rapidly growing hotel group have had a busy year opening Distinction Dunedin Hotel in November. Work continues on this iconic building in order to complete the top two floors of luxury accommodation and adjacent car parking building.

Distinction Hotels Chief Executive Duncan Fletcher said “There are exciting and busy times ahead, as we continue to grow as a hotel group.” The Distinction Hotels Group will now have a portfolio of 13 hotels in 10 locations throughout New Zealand. These are comprised of premium Distinction Hotels and their ‘sister’ Discovery Hotels brand which includes two 3 star hotels.

 
 
 

Stay at Dunedin's Newest Luxury Hotel...

The Distinction Hotels Group has transformed the 1937 former Chief Post Office in Dunedin into an elegant 4 1/2 star luxury hotel, located in the rejuvenated and vibrant exchange area in the heart of the city. The hotel consists of 121 elegant suites and studio rooms, Parcels Restaurant, Post Bar, conference facilities and an on-site gym.

Distinction Hotels Chief Executive Duncan Fletcher said “After years of staying and working in hotels we were conscious of which hotel room features can hinder a person’s stay as well as those that contribute to a more enjoyable experience”.

Armed with this knowledge Distinction Dunedin have introduced features such as double showerheads (standard and a rain shower head), triple glazed windows and double gib lined walls for ultimate soundproofing, luxurious pillow top mattresses, kitchenettes featuring a microwave and tea and coffee making facilities, washers and dryers in every room, free unlimited wifi and an express check-in process to name just a few.

 

 
 
Distinction Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin
Distinction Dunedin
 
 
 

Bella Vista Launch New Website

Bella Vista is proud to announce the launch of a brand new website. Partnering with the respected Tomahawk website design agency, the new Bella Vista website has been live for just over two months.

We would encourage all ITO’s and wholesale industry partners to use the website; it’s a great resource providing a more in-depth understanding of what each property offers, the facilities, locations and room configurations. Those with an eye for detail will also note that we are now utilising the www.bellavista.co.nz url – making it a lot easier for all our customers to find us.

In the near future, the Bella Vista group will be introducing an agent access feature to enable direct bookings so watch this space! Bella Vista is also interested in hearing from ITO’s who want to link directly to live inventory and availability utilising our channel manager. Please contact rob@tourismresultsnz.co.nz if this is of interest to you.

With another bumper summer season on the horizon, Bella Vista is still able to offer availability across our network at certain peak times and would encourage ITO’s and wholesale to consider utilising our properties. It is also worth noting that even though most locations have a maximum of 18 rooms, many of the properties will actively consider group bookings up to and around the 20 person mark.

Bella Vista

Bella Vista Christchurch Update

Bella Vista Christchurch is delighted to update the tourism industry in advising their Bella Vista Motel & Apartments conveniently located on Bealey Avenue, has completed a comprehensive interior and exterior refurbishment and upgrade to all its motel accommodation units.

Featuring the familiar and consistent Bella Vista property design, Christchurch Bella Vista is able to accommodate both F.I.T. and small to medium group requirements.

Availability is still present for the Christmas/New Year period but it is disappearing fast.

Graeme and Janice welcome site inspections and look forward to your enquires. Direct contact details are 03 377 3363 or email bella_vista_motel@xtra.co.nz

 
 
 
Bella Vista Christchurch
 
 
Bella Vista Christchurch
 
 
 
Hamilton Gardens

Hamilton Gardens Launches a Children's Mandarin Activity Sheet

The Hamilton Gardens Discovery Trail takes children on a journey where they can explore an enchanting world of secret themed gardens. Within every garden there is a magical story that provides a portal through different civilisations and to the farthest reaches of the world. 

 
 

Explore a lush tropical garden, mystical ancient China, play shadow bingo or count the number of fairies on wooden carvings filled with curious woodland critters.

The mandarin version is only available online from the Hamilton Gardens website click here. An English version is also available online click here, or copies can be collected from the Gardens’ Information Centre.

Hamilton Gardens, Cobham Drive (SH1), Hungerford Crescent, Hamilton 07 838 6782

 
 
 

Tamaki Maori Village Wins TNT Golden Backpack Award for the Best Cultural Experience in Australasia

Tamaki Maori Village was delighted to accept the TNT Golden Backpack Award for Cultural Experience at the award function in Australia last month.

This is a huge accolade and one the team at Tamaki are extremely proud of. Mr Tamaki attended the ceremony and commented this award shows people were leaving the experience happy. "As a company and a cultural product we are doing the right thing. It is good to be acknowledged."

This award saw the village up against cultural experiences across Australasia, so to win speaks volumes. Mr Tamaki said the business was coming up to 27 years in operation and if it wasn't doing things right it wouldn't still be around today.

"We are always looking at ways to improve and freshen up... People who come here want to experience a professional while grass roots experience of the culture."

Mr Tamaki also acknowledged the Tamaki Maori Village staff and how they take ownership of what they do, for them it is more than just a job.

TRNZ would like to take this opportunity to congratulate Tamaki Maori Village on this achievement. We believe this is a very special activity that should be experienced by every visitor to our country.

Tamaki Maori Village Rotorua
Tamaki Maori Village Rotorua
 
 
 

Introducing Mr Ticket: Your Dream Event Come True

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Now, you can with...Mr Ticket. A concierge-oriented ticket provider for the most elite, exciting and desired events in sports, entertainment, music, award and theatre on the planet. We can get any ticket you desire...if you can dream it; we can deliver.

Most rare ticket services are unreliable and cannot execute on their promise. Mr Ticket is your personal liaison to your dream event; guaranteeing our ticket inventory, seat availability and competitive pricing. We are your personal box office for a life changing, unforgettable experience.

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TRNZ Product Overview

  • 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
  • Mr Ticket
  • New Zealand Riverjet
  • Roselands Waitomo Caves
  • Shotover Canyon Swing, Queenstown
  • Tamaki Maori Village Rotorua
  • The Big Foody Tours
  • Waihi Gold Discovery Centre & Waihi Gold Mine Tours
  • Waikato River Explorer
  • Ziptrek Ecotours
  • Zorb Rotorua
 
 
 
 

That’s it for the year, once again merry christmas and we hope you enjoy the festive season. For those of you around the world:
Feliz Natal, Feliz Navidad; Buon Natale; Froehliche Weihnachten; God Jul; Boas Festas; Craciun Fericit; Joyeux Noel; Nollaig Shona Dhuit; Mele Kalikimaka; Nadolig LLawen; Kung His Hsin Nien; Glaedelig Jul; Kung Ho Hsin His; Vrolijk Kerstfeest; Pozdravlyau s prazdnikom Rozhdestva!

Please note - if you require any further information on any of our products, please contact:

Jason Baker email 021 952 028

Rob Finlayson email 021 279 8550