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Destination Queenstown - Latest News [Page 7]

New Manager for Queenstown’s Winter Festival

Thursday, 6 September 2012, 11:37 am | Destination Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand (6 September 2012) – Destination Queenstown has appointed business development, marketing and event specialist Lisa Buckingham as the new manager of the American Express Queenstown Winter Festival. More >>

Going for gold in Queenstown this winter

Thursday, 16 August 2012, 1:21 pm | Destination Queenstown

Need a break after being glued to the Olympics? For Kiwis and Australians keen to get off the couch, away from the TV and breathe in some crisp, clear alpine air, Queenstown’s got the winning holiday formula with great value flights and accommodation, ... More >>

Chinese market to find out about Queenstown ‘first hand’

Monday, 13 August 2012, 1:16 pm | Destination Queenstown

Chinese market to find out about Queenstown ‘first hand’ Queenstown, New Zealand (10 August 2012) - An online video series showcasing Queenstown and its seasons will target hundreds of thousands of Chinese-speaking users through China’s biggest ... More >>

Queenstown enjoys strong start to winter

Friday, 10 August 2012, 2:43 pm | Destination Queenstown

Media release from Destination Queenstown 10 August 2012 Queenstown enjoys strong start to winter Queenstown’s June visitor numbers showed a strong start to winter according to Statistics New Zealand figures released today (10 August). The Commercial ... More >>

World class Kiwi snowboarding and surfing in winter webisode

Monday, 16 July 2012, 1:19 pm | Destination Queenstown

Diaries Down Under is back with another winter series, releasing the first of five high definition webisodes which showcase Queenstown and the surrounding region. More >>

Strong visitor night recovery for Queenstown in May

Wednesday, 11 July 2012, 4:45 pm | Destination Queenstown

Queenstown monthly visitor numbers showed a strong recovery for May 2012 according to Statistics New Zealand figures released today (11 July), with the resort town recording New Zealand’s highest visitor number increase. More >>

Snow comes to the party in Queenstown

Tuesday, 26 June 2012, 3:54 pm | Destination Queenstown

Snow comes to the party in Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand (26 June 2012) - Queenstown is buzzing after overnight snowfalls brought snow downtown and turned the resort and surrounding mountains into a magical winter wonderland. More >>

Ten coolest days in New Zealand to kick off in Queenstown

Friday, 22 June 2012, 1:32 pm | Destination Queenstown

Media Release from Destination Queenstown Ten coolest days in New Zealand to kick off in Queenstown Queenstown, New Zealand (22 June 2012) – New Zealand’s 10 coolest days of the year will kick off in downtown Queenstown tonight when the 2012 American ... More >>

Queenstown visitor nights strong for April

Tuesday, 12 June 2012, 4:40 pm | Destination Queenstown

Figures released by Statistics New Zealand today (12 June) show strong growth in domestic visitors to Queenstown for April 2012 as well as a recovery in international visitation. More >>

Queenstown officially opens for ski season

Friday, 8 June 2012, 3:03 pm | Destination Queenstown

With snow blanketing the mountains overnight, Queenstown is buzzing with excitement ahead of tomorrow’s official start to the 2012 ski season. More >>

Queenstown polls as number one destination for Kiwis

Friday, 8 June 2012, 2:32 pm | Destination Queenstown

Queenstown has polled as the number one destination for Kiwi travellers according to a survey of 17,000 New Zealanders by Travelbug, the travel website run by Trade Me. More >>

Queenstown hosts NZ conference and incentive organisers

Wednesday, 23 May 2012, 6:33 pm | Destination Queenstown

A group of conference sector professionals with the potential to bring millions of dollars of business to Queenstown have been targeted to experience the resort town’s offerings firsthand. More >>

New CEO announced for Destination Queenstown

Monday, 14 May 2012, 11:28 am | Destination Queenstown

Chairman Mark Quickfall announced today (14 May) that Destination Queenstown’s current General Manager of Marketing Graham Budd has been appointed the new Chief Executive of the regional tourism organisation. More >>

Queenstown welcomes world’s tourism heavyweights for TRENZ

Saturday, 5 May 2012, 12:55 pm | Destination Queenstown

Queenstown begins welcoming tourism heavyweights from around the world this weekend ahead of TRENZ, New Zealand’s premier international trade event. More >>

Queenstown voted number one NZ destination in South Pacific

Saturday, 5 May 2012, 11:45 am | Destination Queenstown

Queenstown’s staggering beauty and diverse outdoor adventures have earned international accolades at this year’s Travellers Choice Awards run by the world's biggest travel website. More >>

Queenstown guest nights slightly down for February

Thursday, 12 April 2012, 4:11 pm | Destination Queenstown

Research released today (12 April) shows a slight overall decrease in guest nights for Queenstown in February 2012 compared to the previous year. More >>

Queenstown visitor numbers up

Tuesday, 13 March 2012, 10:55 am | Destination Queenstown

Media release from Destination Queenstown 13 March 2012 Queenstown visitor numbers up for third consecutive month January 2012 visitor numbers released by Statistics New Zealand yesterday (12 March) show Queenstown performed well for a third consecutive ... More >>

Destination Queenstown CEO moves to NZ’s key Asian markets

Wednesday, 29 February 2012, 11:43 am | Destination Queenstown

Destination Queenstown Board Chairman Mark Quickfall today announced the resignation of the organisation’s Chief Executive Tony Everitt who will join Tourism New Zealand’s Executive Team as General Manager – Asian Markets on 26 April 2012. More >>

New mountain biking video web series for Queenstown

Tuesday, 31 January 2012, 3:48 pm | Destination Queenstown

Queenstown, New Zealand (31 January 2012) - A cutting edge youth-oriented video web series showcasing Queenstown’s diversity as a top mountain biking destination has been launched worldwide. More >>

Action-packed events calendar in Queenstown this summer

Wednesday, 30 November 2011, 11:34 am | Destination Queenstown

Queenstown is heating up for an action-packed summer with new international concerts, New Year’s Eve celebrations, food and wine festivals, street parties, free community events, and sporting matches. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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