Rotorua to host NZ’s international tourism showcase TRENZ
Prime Minister John Key in Auckland this morning congratulates Rotorua mayor Steve Chadwick on Rotorua's successful bid to host TRENZ 2015.
New Zealand's premiere international tourism event TRENZ is to return to Rotorua in 2015.
TRENZ 2015 will take place 17-20 May at the Energy Events Centre Prime Minister John Key announced today. TRENZ was last held in Rotorua in 2008.
Rotorua made a successful bid after partnering with Explore Central North Island, a collective representing eight regions - Coromandel, Bay of Plenty, Eastland, Hawke's Bay, Ruapehu, Lake Taupo, Waikato and Rotorua.
Prime Minister and Tourism Minister John Key announced Rotorua's winning bid at a press conference in Auckland this morning.
The trade show attracts more than 1000 tourist operators, buyers and media and is traditionally held in the same city for two years. The event brings tens of millions of dollars to New Zealand's economy and several million to the host region.
Rotorua Mayor Steve Chadwick says winning TRENZ is a great opportunity to showcase the Rotorua district.
Having TRENZ hosted in Rotorua really adds value to our vision of growing tourism and seeking economic development opportunities through spa development and attracting major events for the region.
Well done to our team of movers and shakers for their passion and commitment to getting this across the line. I'm very much looking forward to hosting TRENZ 2015.
Destination Rotorua Marketing general manager Oscar Nathan says winning the TRENZ bid is a coup for the Central North Island and Rotorua.
We put forward a really competitive bid, working with our local industry and partnering with Explore Central North Island, and are proud to be named as the hosts for 2015.
Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chairman Grant Lilly says he is excited to be bringing TRENZ back to Rotorua.
Tourism is New Zealand's second largest export industry, earning $9.8 billion in foreign exchange annually, and TRENZ is its most important international trade event.