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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 8]
Queenstown to host key tourism industry events in 2012
Monday, 28 November 2011, 2:40 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s appeal as a business tourism destination continues to grow after securing several key visitor industry events for next year. More >>
Queenstown's Cycle Tourism Cranks Up For Summer
Friday, 25 November 2011, 12:46 pm | Destination Queenstown
The Southern Hemisphere's hottest biking destination is gearing up for summer with trails guaranteed to spin everyone's wheels, from beginners to extreme bikers. New and improved trails around Queenstown offer a host of world-class terrain across ... More >>
Take a hike and explore Queenstown this summer
Monday, 21 November 2011, 4:42 pm | Destination Queenstown
With its world renowned multi-day hiking tracks and walking trails now open for summer, Queenstown is buzzing with visitors keen to explore the magnificent scenery. More >>
Queenstown number one for food and wine in New Zealand
Saturday, 8 October 2011, 2:48 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown number one for food and wine in New Zealand The growing reputation of Queenstown, New Zealand as ‘foodie heaven’ has been reinforced by a top award from the world’s largest travel website. More >>
Rugby legends put on great show for Queenstown crowd
Sunday, 18 September 2011, 6:56 pm | Destination Queenstown
There was plenty of passion, flair and entertainment on the rugby field in Queenstown today (18 September) as the Classic All Blacks stormed home against the French Classics 57-15 in front of a capacity crowd. More >>
Queenstown ‘loaded’ with great value spring deals
Monday, 8 August 2011, 1:31 pm | Destination Queenstown
Following Queenstown’s Great Hotel Giveaway last week, now there are even more great reasons to book a holiday to New Zealand’s spectacular four season lake and alpine resort during September and October. More >>
New-look QueenstownNZ website designed to inspire and motiva
Wednesday, 20 July 2011, 4:06 pm | Destination Queenstown
A major remodelling of Queenstown’s official website has been designed to inspire and motivate visitors while delivering them directly to relevant and useful content as quickly as possible. More >>
Flurry of excitement as snowfalls blanket Queenstown
Friday, 15 July 2011, 5:13 pm | Destination Queenstown
Mother Nature has responded to a call for snow and blanketed New Zealand’s Southern Lakes region over the past week, leaving its six ski fields in superb shape for the winter season. More >>
Queenstown joins the REAL New Zealand Festival party
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 1:45 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown will roll out the welcome mat and join the party to celebrate all things Kiwi when the REAL New Zealand Festival kicks off for Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Queenstown rates as world-class destination with millions
Thursday, 5 May 2011, 3:50 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s staggering beauty and heart-pumping thrills have earned international accolades at this year’s Travellers Choice Awards run by the world's biggest travel website. More >>
Queenstown gets five-star rating from Rugby World Cup 2011
Thursday, 7 April 2011, 11:25 am | Destination Queenstown
Some of the world’s leading Rugby players have given Queenstown a ‘five-star’ tourism rating ahead of Rugby World Cup 2011. More >>
Aussies Encouraged To Make Tracks To Queenstown This Winter
Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 10:03 am | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown launches a new winter marketing campaign in east coast Australia this week showcasing the resort as an unbeatable winter holiday destination and providing compelling reasons to visit. More >>
Fantastic line-up for Queenstown's festivals
Friday, 1 April 2011, 11:16 am | Destination Queenstown
A fantastic line-up of festivals coupled with a spectacular change of seasons makes Queenstown, New Zealand, the perfect place to visit this autumn. More >>
New 10-day Queenstown Bike Festival gears up
Thursday, 17 February 2011, 4:03 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s world-class cycle tracks, roads and spectacular lake and alpine scenery are set to take centre stage this Easter with an exciting new 10-day bike festival for all ages and abilities. More >>
Action-packed events calendar in Queenstown this summer
Monday, 27 December 2010, 12:09 pm | Destination Queenstown
Action-packed events calendar in Queenstown this summer Queenstown is heating up for an action-packed summer with a huge range of concerts, street parties, free community events, art exhibitions, international sporting matches and special New Year celebrations. More >>
September snow boosts Queenstown visitor numbers
Thursday, 11 November 2010, 11:52 am | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown’s biggest spring snowfall in years has been a key contributor to September’s strong visitor numbers according to Destination Queenstown CEO Tony Everitt. More >>
New airline service brings the X factor
Monday, 1 November 2010, 1:05 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown welcomes the news that one of the world’s fastest growing budget airline carriers will now fly direct between Kuala Lumpur and Christchurch. More >>
Queenstown hits record number of internationals
Tuesday, 12 October 2010, 5:41 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has recorded its biggest number of international guest nights ever (182,135) for the month of August - the highest in the country - according to research released today (12 October). More >>
Queenstown leads national guest nights
Monday, 20 September 2010, 12:47 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown has recorded the largest guest nights increase in the country for the month of July, boosted by a sharp spike in international visitor numbers. More >>
Queenstown set to revel in biggest spring snowfall
Friday, 17 September 2010, 5:09 pm | Destination Queenstown
Skiers and snowboarders are set to rejoice in the aftermath of what’s expected to be the biggest spring snowfall in years – promising fantastic spring snow conditions in time for the September school holidays (September 24 to 10 October). More >>
