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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 5]
Queenstown hits record annual guest nights
Wednesday, 13 August 2014, 4:13 pm | Destination Queenstown
Statistics New Zealand’s Commercial Accommodation Monitor (CAM) figures released yesterday showed that Queenstown has recorded its highest ever guest nights for a 12 month period. For the year end June 2014 total Queenstown guest nights were up ... More >>
Queenstown business community calls on councillors
Wednesday, 25 June 2014, 2:13 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (25 June 2014) - Destination Queenstown and the Queenstown Chamber of Commerce are today urging Queenstown Lakes District councillors to vote in favour of the recommendation that the council approve the next steps in the development ... More >>
New International Markets Manager for Destination Queenstown
Wednesday, 11 June 2014, 4:28 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (11 June 2014) – Destination Queenstown (DQ) is pleased to announce the appointment of Jiaming (Ella) Zhang to the position of International Markets Manager – Asia. More >>
Queenstown Winter Key Event Listings
Thursday, 15 May 2014, 12:59 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown Winter Key Event Listings (June – August 2014) With the days getting colder and shorter in the south, Queenstown is gearing up for an action-packed winter - kicking off with the 40th anniversay American Express Queenstown Winter Festival. ... More >>
Queenstown hits record first quarter guest nights
Monday, 12 May 2014, 5:03 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has hit record guest nights for the first three months of the year, with a total of 877,416 guest nights for the period January – March 2014, according to the Statistics New Zealand’s Commercial Accommodation Monitor (CAM) released ... More >>
Destination Queenstown welcomes evening flights announcement
Tuesday, 6 May 2014, 3:22 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (06 May 2014) - Destination Queenstown has welcomed the announcement today from aviation authorities that the foundation safety case for after dark flights into Queenstown has been approved. More >>
Queenstown voted NZ’s top destination on Trip Advisor
Wednesday, 9 April 2014, 2:05 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (09 April 2014) - Queenstown has again been named New Zealand’s number one destination in the 2014 Travellers’ Choice Destinations by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel community. More >>
Queenstown wineries ‘pop up’ in Sydney
Wednesday, 2 April 2014, 12:52 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown has teamed up with The Winery Surry Hills to host ‘Urban Vineyard,’ a week-long celebration showcasing Queenstown as a world-class wine and food destination. More >>
Queenstown records highest guest nights ever
Wednesday, 12 March 2014, 3:06 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has broken its record for the highest monthly guest night figures ever according to the Statistics New Zealand’s Commercial Accommodation Monitor (CAM) released today. More >>
QueenstownNZ hits 100,000 Facebook fans
Saturday, 1 March 2014, 11:06 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (28 February 2014) - Destination Queenstown has hit an online milestone reaching 100,000 fans on the QueenstownNZ Facebook Page. More >>
Destination Queenstown keeps it fresh
Tuesday, 4 February 2014, 1:35 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (04 February 2014) - Destination Queenstown (DQ) has undergone a refresh and major template upgrade to its website, www.queenstownNZ.co.nz , building on the huge success of the site which achieved over 1 million annual visits in 2013. ... More >>
New Communications Manager for Destination Queenstown
Wednesday, 11 December 2013, 3:32 pm | Destination Queenstown
With a Bachelor of Communication Studies majoring in Public Relations from AUT, Sarah brings with her a wealth of communications experience in the tourism industry. During the last 11 years she has held senior marketing and communications management roles ... More >>
Australia wakes up to Queenstown on Sunrise
Monday, 9 December 2013, 1:52 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s reputation as a world-renowned adventure destination and its stunning alpine scenery will be beamed into Aussie homes this week on Australia’s most watched breakfast programme, Channel 7’s Sunrise. The popular breakfast TV show airs daily ... More >>
Queenstown hits record guest nights for August
Thursday, 10 October 2013, 5:28 pm | Destination Queenstown
Statistics New Zealand’s latest research shows Queenstown’s guest nights hit an all time high in August 2013 compared with the same month last year. More >>
Head to Queenstown for the ultimate adventure holiday
Tuesday, 1 October 2013, 4:23 pm | Destination Queenstown
Kiwis are being encouraged to swap the ‘ordinary’ for ‘extraordinary’ this summer by heading to Queenstown for their ultimate adventure holiday. More >>
Queenstown hits highest guest nights ever
Wednesday, 11 September 2013, 5:12 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has broken its record for highest number of guest nights ever according to Statistics New Zealand figures released today. More >>
Spring snowfall tops up Queenstown ski fields
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:57 pm | Destination Queenstown
Consistent snowfall yesterday followed by a stunning blue sky day has seen locals and visitors flock to the slopes around Queenstown today to enjoy superb spring skiing conditions. More >>
Queenstown NZ - key event listings Sept-Dec 20
Thursday, 5 September 2013, 4:29 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s calendar is packed with events, festivals and things to see and do all year round. From exhibitions and sporting events to cultural festivals and nightlife entertainment, there's so much for visitors to experience and savour. Here's a taste ... More >>
June A Record Breaker For Guest Nights In Queenstown
Tuesday, 13 August 2013, 4:56 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown had a record breaking start to winter according to the latest Statistics New Zealand research, with an almost 30 percent increase in international visitor nights. More >>
Queenstown voted one of world’s friendliest cities
Friday, 2 August 2013, 5:21 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s stunning scenery, friendly people and diversity of experiences have earned it a top place on Conde Nast Traveler’s list of 20 of the world's friendliest cities. More >>
