Programme

14:00 - 14:10 Welcome to TTG New Zealand Fest

TTG and Tourism New Zealand provide a rundown of what attendees can expect from the weeklong festival and explain how to enter the competition to win flights to New Zealand, plus campervan hire.

14:10 - 14:40 In the loop: Tap into destination trends and news

Who, what, when, why and where? This panel made up of Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand and DMC Southern World discusses the key trends in traveller behaviour and product, as well as what opportunities are coming soon for spring.

14:40 - 15:10 Spring into action: How to build a spectacular off-peak itinerary

A travel agent panel of expert New Zealand sellers shares its top tips and tricks for building and marketing bucket-list itineraries outside of the summer months that not just meet, but exceed visitors’ expectations.

10:00 - 10:30 Back to basics: Your guide to selling New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand goes back to basics, covering everything you need to know in order to sell holidays to the destination. Think geography, destination highlights, accommodation overviews, best time to go and ways to get around.

10:30 - 11:00 Virtual fam: How to make motorhome holidays a success

With self-drive one of the most popular ways to explore New Zealand, THL takes you on a virtual tour of its campervan fleet to highlight which products are best suited to different client and holiday types.

11:00 - 11:30 Virtual fam: New Zealand’s Siberia Experience

Get ahead of your clients by learning why the Siberia Experience should be at the top of their to-do lists. This session from Tourism New Zealand includes a virtual fam trip with Siberia Experience in the town of Wanaka, as well as top tips for selling the special experience.

15:00 - 16:00 Join us for a Haka!

Experience the power and tradition of New Zealand's indigenous Māori culture in this virtual Haka session. It’s designed to energise you from the comfort of your home and improve your knowledge of New Zealand’s cultural heritage and visitor experiences.

10:30 - 11:00 Itinerary showcase: 27 days in heaven

Popular tour operator First Class Holidays showcases its four-week New Zealand In Depth itinerary, which takes travellers all the way from Auckland to Christchurch. Find out what clients can experience en route and learn how to inspire them to make that booking.

11:00 - 11:30 Virtual fam: Accommodation highlights

Take a virtual tour of Otahuna Lodge in Christchurch and Bay of Many Coves in Marlborough Sounds to discover the unique selling points of each accommodation option, and which of your clients these special stays will appeal to.

12:30 - 13:00 Beat their bucket-list

Anzcro joins us on screen to introduce you to its New Zealand holidays that showcase the destination's best bucket-list experiences. Tune in to learn about a range of different itineraries and the clients they're best suited to.

09:25 - 11:10 Spotlight on: North Island

A deep dive into North Island’s destinations, products and experiences:

Auckland & Northland | Thermal Explorer Highway | Pacific Coast Highway | Western North Island | Classic NZ Wine Trail

09:25 - 10:50 Spotlight on: South Island

A deep dive into South Island’s destinations, products and experiences:

Top of the South | Canterbury | Southern Lakes | Great South

12:00 - 13:00 The Kiwi Pub Quiz

Hear updates from Air New Zealand to celebrate the reopening of their UK office, then take part in a fun, interactive quiz from the carrier and Tourism New Zealand. There are plenty of prizes up for grabs for those with the best destination knowledge!