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Group Event Travel
(www.get.net.au) was established in 1998 and is the largest
Independent Group Travel Management business in Australia. We
have 25 staff in offices in Sydney and Melbourne dealing with
conferences and incentives travel, loyalty marketing and reward
programmes and are also one of the few companies in Australia to
specialise in group cruising. Our clients are mixed and varied
from a range of industry sectors and our average group size
ranges from about 50 to 250 people.
What do you
think sets New Zealand apart as a conference destination?
In terms of its
selling points, you can’t go past the beauty of New Zealand the
landscape is just stunning. Activities are also a major plus –
there’s always heaps to do and we find the NZ activity operators
are not afraid to look outside the square to provide something
special for a group. The exchange rate and value for money you
get plus the accessibility from Australia with Air New Zealand’s
number of flights are also pluses. Oh and the great food and
wine!
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Christchurch and Queenstown are definitely our most popular NZ
destinations as they have both the size to handle bigger groups
and the beauty of the landscape though we do a lot of boutique
groups into places like Wellington, Rotorua and some of the
smaller more unique centres like Taupo. Auckland is always great
for major conferences as the facilities are great.
How do you find
Air New Zealand Group Sales to deal with?
Air New Zealand
Group Sales are very easy to deal with. The staff are
sensational and very approachable which makes it easy if we need
changes. The huge amount of flights Air New Zealand also offers
to New Zealand gives a lot of flexibility and the high level
in-flight service is also a benefit.
For more
information contact Air New Zealand Group Sales today on free
call 1300 132 476 or visit
www.airnewzealand.com.au
FOR GROUP BOOKINGS
CALL 1300 132 476 |
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Not unlike leisure tourism, the New Zealand conventions and incentives
industry is healthy and mature, writes Annette Pendergast. The Christchurch
Convention Centre opened in 1997 as a dedicated, purpose-built facility,
while the two major North Island cities of Auckland and Wellington each have
modern venues capable of servicing large conventions and exhibitions. Rotorua has
recently confirmed development is underway for a new purpose-built convention
centre. Hotels and ground operations vie for the business international visitors
bring, and competition ensures standards are met and prices are competitive.
New Zealand remains isolated and continues to offer a distinctive cultural, culinary
and activity experience to the visitor. Commodity prices for those operating within
the New Zealand market can be relatively high. The product providers therefore
need to remain creative and offer cost-effective product solutions, which are still
uniquely characteristic of the destination. The culture of Kiwi ingenuity becomes
apparent through this effort, and is enjoyed by clientele who discover a delightful
local hospitality and appreciate the value for money. So what keeps this country
competitively priced and convention clients coming back? The industry size and
population dictates the limited number of operators who can work in this market place
and in order for venues and service providers to remain competitive, niche product
must be provided. Convention centres and hotels, caterers, staging companies and
ground operators work remarkably closely within cohesive relationships to provide an
end-product: the exceptional conference experience. New Zealand remains a costeffective
destination with price-competitive airfares, accommodation, conference
and particularly themed dining experiences. We are committed to the success of
your event and the future of our New Zealand business tourism industry.
For futher information on Convention Bureaux New Zealand contact Blair Graham on +64 7348 9032 |
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