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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 9]
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 >>
Destination Queenstown launches Australian ads
Thursday, 16 September 2010, 2:47 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown launches a new spring and summer marketing campaign in Australia this week which showcases the diversity of the Queenstown region and provides compelling reasons to visit now. More >>
Queenstown to host Classic All Blacks game
Monday, 6 September 2010, 12:14 pm | Destination Queenstown
Stand by to welcome a lineup of legendary rugby superstars to Queenstown for next year’s Rugby World Cup. More >>
A Queenstown television first
Friday, 3 September 2010, 4:58 pm | Destination Queenstown
A national television campaign on TV1 and TV2 encouraging more Kiwis to visit Queenstown this spring and summer kicks off this Sunday (5 September). More >>
Results of adventure tourism safety report welcome
Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 5:16 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown has welcomed the release of the Department of Labour’s Adventure Tourism Safety Report today (24 August). More >>
Rugby Legend Gets Kick Out Of Queenstown
Tuesday, 20 July 2010, 5:58 pm | Destination Queenstown
During a whirlwind two-day visit to Queenstown, South African rugby legend Bob Skinstad threw himself – literally! – into experiencing firsthand what the resort has to offer Rugby World Cup visitors next year. More >>
Visitors Get More Options To Jet In To Queenstown
Wednesday, 14 July 2010, 4:34 pm | Destination Queenstown
The options just got even better for visitors looking to travel to Queenstown, with Australian airline Jetstar today announcing the launch of direct international services to Queenstown. More >>
Queenstown Bed Nights ‘Solid’ For May
Monday, 12 July 2010, 3:59 pm | Destination Queenstown
According to Statistics New Zealand’s May Commercial Accommodation Monitor (CAM) total visitor nights were up 4.1 percent or 124,309 and international visitor nights were up 11.9 percent to 84,111 compared to the same time last year. More >>
Queenstown businesses make dream come true
Friday, 9 July 2010, 12:18 pm | Destination Queenstown
Queenstown businesses have helped fulfill the dream of a terminally ill patient to give his family memories that will last a lifetime. More >>
Queenstown ‘Stars’ In Hit Bollywood Movie
Monday, 5 July 2010, 4:25 pm | Destination Queenstown
It was ‘luv’ at first sight for movie goers in India and across the world as a Bollywood film featuring Queenstown became an overnight box office hit. More >>
New Trade Manager For Destination Queenstown
Monday, 28 June 2010, 5:21 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown is pleased to announce that Ben Chapman will join the regional tourism organisation as its new Trade Manager this week. Ben starts at DQ this Thursday and will work alongside outgoing Trade Manager Catriona Noonan until her departure ... More >>
Queenstown ahead in beds
Friday, 11 June 2010, 5:20 pm | Destination Queenstown
Research released today (11 June) shows Queenstown has once again topped the country as New Zealand’s destination of choice. More >>
Destination Queenstown teams up with web series
Thursday, 10 June 2010, 5:26 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown has teamed up with a cutting edge web series to promote the resort as a top winter destination. More >>
Chief Executive losing locks for charity
Wednesday, 9 June 2010, 3:15 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown Chief Executive Tony Everitt will definitely be in need of a good woolly beanie this American Express Queenstown Winter Festival after taking part in Air New Zealand’s “Sky High Shave”. More >>
Queenstown to host TRENZ in 2011
Thursday, 27 May 2010, 4:30 pm | Destination Queenstown
New Zealand’s premier visitor destination, Queenstown, will play host to one of the country’s biggest international business events next year. More >>
New Comms Manager for Destination Queenstown
Tuesday, 4 May 2010, 1:53 pm | Destination Queenstown
Destination Queenstown is pleased to announce the appointment of Jenny Andrews as Communications Manager for the tourism marketing body. More >>
