Aotearoa New Zealand’s most significant international business-to-business travel and trade event, TRENZ began on May 8th in Ōtautahi Christchurch following a formal welcome for delegates from Ngai Tūāhuriri in the evening
During four days of appointments, presentations, activities and networking functions for 1500 delegates, over 300 New Zealand tourism businesses showcase their products and services to more than 330 high-quality international Buyers from 25 markets
The high-quality Buyers are here to reacquaint themselves with what New Zealand has to offer and purchase accommodation, transport and activities to include in brochures, websites and itineraries for the coming international holiday seasons.
TIA Executive, Rebecca Ingram said that it is a special opportunity to spend four days renewing existing relationships and discovering new ones as well.
“The theme underpinning TRENZ 2023 is tūhura, meaning discover, bring to light, unearth, open up, explore, investigate, which really is what travel is about. Every visitor embarks on their own journey of discovery, unearthing their New Zealand, and making memories that shape them forever,” Ingram said.
“TRENZ plays an important role in the recovery of New Zealand’s valuable tourism industry, it ensures that New Zealand is well positioned on a world stage.
“Hosting TRENZ is another fabulous milestone for our city, and we are excited to be showcasing one of the world’s newest cities to you,” said Ali Adams, the CEO of host city agency ChristchurchNZ
TRENZ was held at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre from the 8th until the 11th of May.
