Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has announced that TRENZ, New Zealand’s annual international tourism showcase, will return to Auckland in 2017.
“After two successful years in Rotorua, we look forward to taking TRENZ back to New Zealand’s biggest city and international gateway. TRENZ is an opportunity for Auckland to showcase what it has to offer to international visitors,” said Chris Roberts, chief executive, TIA.
The announcement was made on the final day of TRENZ 2016, which has brought more than 350 international travel buyers to meet about 300 New Zealand tourism operators at the Rotorua Energy Events Centre this week. TRENZ 2017 will take place on the Auckland waterfront from May 9-12, 2017.
TRENZ 2017 will be hosted by Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development (ATEED).
Brett O’Riley, chief executive, ATEED, stated, “The benefits of hosting TRENZ can be felt for several years, with buyers having the chance to discover how much Auckland has to offer. This first-hand experience of the region helps secure Auckland’s place on their clients’ future itineraries.”
TIA is currently working to secure venues and dates for TRENZ in 2018 and beyond, and is in discussions with several regions.
