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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 7]
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 >>
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 >>
