Hospitality and tourism industry figures from across New Zealand descended on Christchurch last night to celebrate the year's accomplishments in the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2019.
Hosted by TIA with award partners Air New Zealand and the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment, the awards recognise standout performances by individuals, departments, and companies across New Zealand.
For more information on the New Zealand Tourism Awards, visit www.nztourismawards.org.nz
2019 New Zealand Tourism Awards winners
Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award
Tourism Talent Employer of Choice Award
Enviro-Mark Solutions Environmental Award
Horwath HTL Sir Jack Newman Outstanding Industry Leader Award
- Glenys Coughlan
Marsh Tourism Industry Champion Award
- Fergus Brown, Holiday Parks New Zealand
PATA New Zealand Trust Emerging Tourism Leader Award
- Trent Yeo, Ziptrek Ecotours, Queenstown
Auckland Airport Tourism Sustainability Business Excellence Award – more than $6m annual turnover
Tourism Ticker Tourism Sustainability Business Excellence Award – less than $6m annual turnover
- Redwoods Treewalk & Nightlights, Rotorua
Community Engagement Award
- Stray & Kohutapu Lodge, Murupara
Department of Conservation - Conservation Award
- Black Cat Cruises, Akaroa
Westpac Economic Success Award
Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment Industry Connections Award
The Great Journeys of New Zealand Industry Enabler Award
- Department of Conservation – 2018-19 ‘Kiwi Way’ summer visitor campaign
He Kai Kei Aku Ringa Māori Tourism Award
- MDA Experiences, Rotorua
Angus & Associates Visitor Experience Award
- Owen River Lodge, Murchison
NZME People’s Choice Award
- Forgotten World Adventures, Taumarunui
