Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has announced the finalists for the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023.
The awards showcase and celebrate the very best of Aotearoa tourism’s individual and business successes.
Three of the awards will acknowledge outstanding performers in the industry, and ten awards recognise business excellence, industry alignment, and values that are in line with the Tourism Sustainability Commitment.
Winners will announced in person at an awards gala in Wellington following Tourism Summit Aotearoa in early November.
This year’s judges said that overall, the entries painted a very compelling picture of the resilience of the tourism industry.
“The finalists are a showcase of grit, ambition, and positive contribution,” said Rebecca Ingram, TIA Chief Executive. “Their achievements are testament to the quality of tourism leaders across the industry and their ability to innovate.”
Three of the awards will acknowledge outstanding performers in the industry, and ten awards recognise business excellence, industry alignment, and values that are in line with the Tourism Sustainability Commitment.
New Zealand Tourism Awards 2023 Finalists
Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Community Engagement Award
- EcoZip Adventures
- MDA Experiences
- Visit Ruapehu & Waihuia Ventures Ltd
Tourism Talent Employer of Choice Award
- Christchurch Airport
- EcoZip Adventures
- GO Rentals
- Hanmer Springs Thermal Pools & Spa
KiwiRail Tourism Environment Award
- Christchurch Airport
- EcoZip Adventures
- Pic's Peanut Butter
Tourism New Zealand Industry Collaboration and Alignment Award
- Hawke's Bay Tourism
- Kohutapu Lodge & Tribal Tours Ltd
- Otago Trails Marketing Group
Toroa ā-uta, Toroa ā-tai Māori Tourism Award
- Kohutapu Lodge & Tribal Tours Ltd
- Tauhara North Tourism - Te Pā Tū
- Whanganui Tours
Westpac Resilience and Innovation Award
- Haka Tourism Group
- Kapiti Island Nature Tours
- Tauhara North Tourism - Te Pā Tū
NZME Visitor Experience Award
- Altitude Tours
- Kiwi Journeys New Zealand
- Wild Kiwi Tours
Airbnb Tourism Excellence Award (Small-Medium Business)
- Kohutapu Lodge & Tribal Tours Ltd
- Tauhara North Tourism - Te Pā Tū
- Zealandia Te Māra a Tāne
BDO Tourism Excellence Award (Large Business)
- Air New Zealand
- Fullers360
- INFLITE Group
- Skyline Queenstown
The Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award will also be presented on the night.
Individual Awards
Emerging Tourism Leader Award
- Awatere Douglas, Sudima Hotels
- Heidi Farren, Altitude Tours
- Heidi Gillingham, Go With Tourism
Marsh Tourism Industry Champion Award
- Dave Kilmister, Huka Falls River Cruise
- Margaret Davidson, Scenic Hotel Group
- Steve & Kate Norris, Fiordland Trips & Tramps Ltd.
The Sir Jack Newman Award for Outstanding Industry Leader will also be presented on the night.
