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Tourism Export Council NZ (TECNZ)

The Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) is a trade association established in 1971 that represents the interests of the New Zealand inbound tourism industry. Their mission is to support and represent our members to achieve sustainable growth in export earnings.

They are committed to adding value to tourism businesses and to providing a vital link between tour operators and suppliers of NZ products and services.

TECNZ offers opportunities throughout the year for networking and discussion forums to address current issues

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The Tourism Export Council’s Constitution

The Tourism Export Council’s Constitution is a framework that covers detailed information on the organisations membership, voting entitlements, powers and duties of the board, fees, subscriptions, levies and general meetings.

Click here to read the most recently updated edition of the full document.

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The Board

Chair:

  • Scott Mehrtens (Inbound)– Leisure Time Tours Group

Vice Chairs:

  • Eve Lawrence – (ITO) Intrepid DMC New Zealand / Haka Tours & ANZ Nature Tours
  • Brendan Davies – (Allied) Millennium Hotels and Resorts

Representing Inbound Members:

  • Geoff Yee – GSN Pacific
  • Greg Marett – AAT Kings
  • John Gregory – Terra Nova Coach Tours / The Green Spot
  • Mark Badland – Pacific Destinations New Zealand
  • Mark Ma – Master Travel Group
  • Debbie Summers – ID New Zealand

Representing Allied Members

  • Martin Langford – Ngāi Tahu Tourism
  • Trish May – New Zealand Travel Collective

Co-opted Board Member

  • Narissa Phipps – First Light Travel (YoungTEC Chair) 
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Membership

The Tourism Export Council is fundamentally a tourism specific business 2 business network.

Membership opens opportunities to grow your business and connect with New Zealand tourism buyers and sellers. Strong networks and lasting relationships are key to long-term success.

There 2 Main Memberships:

  • Inbound Member
  • Allied Member (for supplier of tourism products).
Allied Member Benefits:

“The Tourism Export Council’s core aim is to stimulate business opportunities for members”

  • An association that understands inbound tourism
    As the core membership, TEC NZ' aim is to connect inbound tour operators with Allied members to build strong commercial relationships. TEC NZ is the only association dedicated solely to New Zealand’s inbound tourism sector. TECNZ Allied Membership benefits 2024/2025  – Why Invest?
  • Quality standards
    Allied members can trust that TEC NZ ITO members are committed to quality. Each ITOs upholds our Code of Ethics, shared mission, and is working toward Qualmark endorsement.
  • Tourism Trade Checklist
    Member discount to be part of a centralised online Tourism Trade Checklist supplier database that will improve your efficiency in operations.
  • Business networking opportunities & education
    Attending the Annual Conference (August) and Xmas Symposium (December, Auckland) helps foster long-term relationships, grow business opportunities, and share ideas. An Allied Member Forum at the conference addresses topics relevant to allied operators.
  • Marketing
    TEC NZ and its members actively explore new visitor markets and share emerging trends. Members receive a free business listing and update opportunities on the TEC NZ user-friendly website.
  • Communication
    TEC NZ communicates with its members through regular newsletters and emails. Your annual membership subscription ensures you receive free regular E-Newsletters, updates and surveys that canvass all Tourism Export Council related issues.

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