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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 6]
Queenstown voted one of world’s top destinations
Wednesday, 22 May 2013, 2:55 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has been named one of the world’s Top 25 Travellers’ Choice Destinations by TripAdvisor, the world’s largest online travel community. As well as rising to 25th place on the international list, the four season lake and alpine resort was ... More >>
Queenstown to Showcase its Wedding Wow Factor
Friday, 19 April 2013, 8:53 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s wow factor as a world-class year-round wedding destination will be showcased with flair next month at the inaugural Southern Lakes Wedding Show (11 May). More >>
Queenstown records highest ever February guest nights
Thursday, 11 April 2013, 3:00 pm | Destination Queenstown
February was a scorcher of a month for Queenstown according to Statistics New Zealand’s latest Commercial Accommodation Monitor (CAM) with the resort recording its highest ever February as well the country’s largest increase in guest nights. More >>
International biking stars cut a trail to Queenstown
Monday, 18 March 2013, 5:11 pm | Destination Queenstown
Some of the world’s top mountain biking stars are heading to Queenstown this week to test their skills at the resort’s annual Bike Festival. More >>
Queenstown autumn key event listings
Wednesday, 20 February 2013, 5:24 pm | Destination Queenstown
New Zealand XI vs England cricket match - New Zealand PGA Championship- GODZone Adventure Race - Motatapu- Gibbston Wine and Food Festival - Queenstown Bike Festival- Arrowtown Autumn Festival - Southern Lakes Festival of Colour- More >>
Queenstown hits record guest nights in December
Tuesday, 12 February 2013, 12:55 pm | Destination Queenstown
Media release from Destination Queenstown 12 February 2013 Queenstown hits record guest nights in December Statistics New Zealand’s latest research shows Queenstown’s December 2012 guest nights hit an all time high. According to the Commercial Accommodation ... More >>
Queenstown tees off for a summer of golf
Tuesday, 11 December 2012, 1:25 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (11 December 2012): Queenstown’s world-class greens are groomed and geared up for a summer of golf that for the second time will include the region hosting the NZ PGA Championship. More >>
Action-packed events calendar in Queenstown this summer
Monday, 26 November 2012, 11:21 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (26 November 2012) - Queenstown is heating up for an action-packed summer with concerts, New Year’s Eve celebrations, street parties, free community events, and sporting matches. More >>
Chinese actress Yao Chen weds in Queenstown, New Zealand
Tuesday, 20 November 2012, 3:50 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s reputation as a world-class wedding destination has received a huge boost in China with the news that multi award-winning Chinese actress Yao Chen wed her fiancé Cao Yu in the world-renowned New Zealand resort town over the weekend. More >>
Dates set for 2013 Queenstown Winter Festival
Monday, 19 November 2012, 3:31 pm | Destination Queenstown
New Zealand’s 10 coolest days are set to return to Queenstown, with the dates locked and loaded for the 2013 American Express Queenstown Winter Festival. The multi award-winning event will take centre stage in the world-renowned lake and alpine resort from 21 ... More >>
Take a hike and discover Queenstown this summer
Wednesday, 7 November 2012, 3:09 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s reputation as one of New Zealand’s most popular walking and hiking destinations has been further enhanced this summer with the launch of a new network of trails. More >>
Queenstown ranked one of top cities in South Pacific
Wednesday, 17 October 2012, 5:29 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown, New Zealand (17 October 2012) – Queenstown has earned international acclaim as one of the ‘Top 5 Cities of the South Pacific’ in Condé Naste Traveler’s 2012 Readers’ Choice Awards. More >>
New appointments for Destination Queenstown
Wednesday, 3 October 2012, 5:22 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown CEO Graham Budd announced today that Tracey Maclaren, Christiana Zhu and Charlie Curel will join the regional tourism organisation within the next six weeks. More >>
Milestone events celebrate Queenstown's heritage
Monday, 1 October 2012, 5:22 pm | Destination Queenstown
October will be a month for the history books for the Queenstown region as it celebrates two major milestones - the 100th birthday of the TSS Earnslaw steamship and the 150th anniversary of gold discovered in Central Otago. More >>
Queenstown biking scene shifts up a gear for summer season
Wednesday, 26 September 2012, 4:25 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown is about to step up a gear as a ‘must visit’ international biking destination when a new network of trails launches next month. The 110+km Queenstown Trail, which will be officially opened on 18 October, is being hailed as one of the ... More >>
Stunning new video footage enhances Queenstown ad campaign
Friday, 21 September 2012, 3:29 pm | Destination Queenstown
New high definition video integrated into Destination Queenstown’s latest marketing campaign will give Kiwis and Australians more compelling reasons to choose the lake and alpine resort as their spring/summer holiday destination. More >>
Warriors tackle Queenstown adventure
Monday, 17 September 2012, 10:57 am | Destination Queenstown
The Warriors hit Queenstown over the weekend to revitalise, re-energise and experience some adrenaline-fuelled activities after a tough National Rugby League season. More >>
Queenstown leads national guest nights for July
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 6:02 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has recorded the largest guest nights increase in the country for the month of July, boosted by strong international and domestic visitor numbers. More >>
Queenstown shines at New Zealand Travel Industry Awards
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 3:37 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown businesses took away three awards at the inaugural New Zealand Travel Industry Awards in Auckland on Saturday night (8 September). Destination Queenstown won ‘Best Tourism Office – National’ while New Zealand’s oldest guiding company, ... More >>
Spring snowfall turns southern skifields into white gold
Wednesday, 12 September 2012, 3:15 pm | Destination Queenstown
Heavy snowfalls followed by a stunning blue sky day has seen thousands of locals and visitors take to the slopes around Queenstown today to enjoy superb spring skiing conditions. More >>
