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Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown is the regional tourism organisation, representing Queenstown in New Zealand and around the world.
Destination Queenstown (DQ) is the Regional Tourism Organisation (RTO) responsible for the marketing of Queenstown as the Southern Hemisphere's premier four season lake and alpine resort. As the neutral tourism contact point for the resort, we work with local businesses, including tourism operators, the hospitality industry, accommodation providers, retailers, and service sectors to promote Queenstown as a unique destination that offers visitors truly memorable experiences. Our role is to co-ordinate, facilitate, motivate and develop the marketing of Queenstown.
Destination Queenstown - Latest News [Page 3]
Winter Festival and Festival Director nominated for awards
Tuesday, 4 December 2018, 5:45 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (Tuesday 4 December, 2018) The Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival and its director Rae Baker have been named finalists in the 2018 New Zealand Events Association Event Awards. More >>
Queenstown named most influential destination at C&I awards
Wednesday, 7 November 2018, 4:27 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has been named the ‘most influential destination’ in the 2018 Goldfinger Awards in China. More >>
China Tourism Exchange delegation connects with Hangzhou
Friday, 19 October 2018, 9:32 am | Destination Queenstown
Hangzhou, China (19 October, 2018) Destination Queenstown and Queenstown Mayor Jim Boult have further cemented Queenstown’s relationship with Sister City Hangzhou, China in a visit which concluded yesterday. More >>
Destination Queenstown hosts VIP dinner for China Exchange
Wednesday, 17 October 2018, 9:02 am | Destination Queenstown
A heritage residence in Shanghai’s Former French Concession was the stage where the Destination Queenstown China Tourism Exchange delegation hosted 90 VIP travel industry partners last night. Destination Queenstown, in partnership with Air New ... More >>
Exchange delegation departing for three-city tour of China
Thursday, 11 October 2018, 11:07 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (11 October, 2018) Destination Queenstown will next week lead a delegation of ‘Queenstown and New Zealand Inc’ businesses and stakeholders on its inaugural China Tourism Exchange, travelling to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Chengdu. More >>
Destination Queenstown to lead tourism delegation to China
Thursday, 16 August 2018, 10:14 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (16 August, 2018) – Destination Queenstown is leading a delegation of Queenstown tourism businesses and officials to China in one of the first events celebrating the China-New Zealand Year of Tourism 2019 in October. More >>
Make an impression on Queenstown
Thursday, 14 June 2018, 10:59 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (14 June, 2018) – Destination Queenstown is inviting both the local community and Queenstown’s visitors to ‘make their mark’ on two iconic buildings during next week’s Real Journeys Queenstown Winter Festival. More >>
Facebook users give Queenstown the thumbs up!
Tuesday, 20 March 2018, 12:38 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (20 March, 2018) Queenstown’s fans have given the Southern Hemisphere’s premium visitor destination a big thumbs up on social media. More >>
New Business Development Director for Destination Queenstown
Monday, 11 December 2017, 7:07 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (Monday 11 December, 2017) – Destination Queenstown (DQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kiran Nambiar to the position of Business Development Director, effective from January 2018. More >>
Queenstown Week launched for important Australian market
Monday, 30 October 2017, 1:32 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (30 October 2017) Queenstown is hosting nearly 50 key trade and conference and incentive buyers during Destination Queenstown’s inaugural Queenstown Week event, starting today. More >>
Destination Queenstown Board Members Confirmed
Friday, 20 October 2017, 10:24 am | Destination Queenstown
Jonathan Browne from Skycity Queenstown was elected to the Professional/Retail/Services sector seat and Michael McMillan was re-elected to one of the Accommodation sector seats at the recent Annual General Meeting. More >>
Real Journeys Announced as Queenstown Festival Partner
Thursday, 19 October 2017, 10:22 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (19 October 2017) Leading tourism company Real Journeys has today been announced as the Queenstown Winter Festival’s new title partner. More >>
New Queenstown Winter Festival director appointed
Wednesday, 30 August 2017, 10:28 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (Wednesday 30 August, 2017) – Destination Queenstown is delighted to announce the appointment of Rae Baker to the position of Queenstown Winter Festival Director. More >>
Spring ski fun for Australian visitors
Wednesday, 9 August 2017, 3:09 pm | Destination Queenstown
(Queenstown, New Zealand - 9 August 2017) Destination Queenstown has launched the latest instalment of its ski campaign activity this week with an invitation to Australians to visit the resort town for a spring snow holiday. More >>
Destination Queenstown Organisation Changes
Friday, 4 August 2017, 2:55 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (04 August, 2017) Queenstown’s Regional Tourism Organisation, Destination Queenstown (DQ), has recently undertaken a thorough review of its organisational structure to account for current and future demands and opportunities. Remaining ... More >>
Queenstown named NZ’s best destination
Friday, 24 March 2017, 4:54 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (24 March, 2017) – Queenstown has once again been named the number one destination in New Zealand in the TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice Awards 2017. More >>
Destination Queenstown collaborates with MiNDFOOD
Monday, 6 March 2017, 2:06 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (6 March 2017) Destination Queenstown has partnered with leading lifestyle magazine MiNDFOOD in an innovative partnership to promote Queenstown this autumn. More >>
Destination Queenstown unveils new official visitor website
Thursday, 2 March 2017, 12:33 pm | Destination Queenstown
Thursday 2 March 2017 (Queenstown, New Zealand) – Destination Queenstown has unveiled a brand new website to showcase New Zealand’s favourite visitor destination this week. More >>
Queenstown tourism’s economic input surges above $2 billion
Thursday, 1 December 2016, 5:06 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown New Zealand (Thursday 1 December 2016) – Queenstown’s tourism industry has reaffirmed its status as the district’s major economic driver with annual tourism expenditure surpassing $2 billion for the first time. More >>
The countdown to spring is on with new Queenstown campaign
Tuesday, 26 July 2016, 5:21 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (Wednesday July 20, 2016) Today, Destination Queenstown kicks off the “Countdown to Spring”, a new campaign to entice Australian travellers to New Zealand’s favourite visitor destination this spring. More >>
