ETW Staff– Mumbai
Kiwi Link India, Tourism New Zealand’s annual travel trade event, will run from July 31 – August 8, 2014 across four markets in India; Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai and New Delhi. The 2014 edition of the event will be the biggest ever Kiwi Link India organised by Tourism New Zealand with over 33 participating companies from New Zealand, including exhibitors, travel tour operators and regional tourism organisations and immigration New Zealand. Approximately 200 Indian travel companies and over 500 Indian delegates will be attending the six-day roadshow.
David Craig, general manager Asia, Tourism New Zealand, said, “Kiwi Link India 2014 will be New Zealand’s biggest travel trade event to take place in India to date. India is one of Tourism New Zealand’s priority emerging markets and Kiwi Link is a key platform through which we strengthen our relations with the travel trade industry. The event not only creates better understanding about the destination among New Zealand’s travel tour partners in India but also highlights the new trends and products that are available to our partners.”
This year, Kiwi Link India will see new attendees like Agroventures Adventure Park, Skydive Wanaka and SKYCITY Entertainment Group in addition to the all-time famous attractions, exhibitors and inbound operators like AJ Hackett Bungy NZ, Hobbiton movie set tour, Whale Watch Kaikoura and NZONE Skydive.
Mischa Mannix-Opie, regional manager- South and South East Asia, Tourism New Zealand, said, “Kiwi Link India is one of the biggest platforms for us to increase knowledge and awareness about New Zealand’s multiple offerings among Indian travel agents. One of our focus points for this year is the ICC Cricket World Cup 2015, which will be co-hosted by New Zealand. It is the perfect opportunity for Indian cricket fans to witness the world’s best cricket tournament in a destination that offers a wide range of activities as well. Kiwi Link India gives us an opportunity to create a direct relationship between our trade partners and operators to create strong endorsers in this market.”
