TRENZ

13/10/2026

TRENZ Unpacked is back! 🎙️

The first episode of The Tourism Chat Show’s TRENZ Unpacked podcast is now live, sharing practical tips and advice for tourism businesses looking ahead to TRENZ 2027.

Host Michelle Caldwell is joined by Liz Grossman from Hawke's Bay Tourism, Anna Black from General Travel New Zealand and Collette Rogers from RealNZ to discuss everything from preparing for TRENZ and making meaningful connections to following up and building lasting relationships.

Whether you're attending TRENZ 2027 for the first time or have attended before, this episode is full of useful insights to help you make the most of the opportunity.

Tune in below 👇

Getting to TRENZ is one step. Making the most of it starts well before your first appointment - and continues long after you get home.

TRENZ Unpacked is back for 2027! In our opening episode, I’m joined by Liz Grossman from Hawke's Bay New Zealand, Anna Black from General Travel New Zealand and Collette Rogers from RealNZ for a practical conversation spanning preparation, the event itself and follow-up.

From researching buyers and setting clear objectives to asking better questions and keeping relationships moving afterwards, the panel shares what makes a difference. We also discuss why results can take time and what success can look like beyond immediate bookings.

Whether you’re a first-timer, an experienced attendee or working towards a future TRENZ, there’s plenty here to help you get more from the opportunity.

Listen to the latest episode of The Tourism Chat Show and follow TRENZ Unpacked for more practical advice as we work towards 2027.

Tourism Industry Aotearoa - TIA

https://www.destinatenz.com/podcast

01/10/2026

$100 million in international tourism sales.

That’s the estimated value generated for New Zealand tourism businesses through TRENZ 2025.

TRENZ also added an estimated $21 million to New Zealand’s GDP, with host region Rotorua gaining around $4 million in GDP and local tourism businesses securing an estimated $16 million in sales.

And the impact continues:

📈 Strong return – TRENZ 2025 participants reported an estimated 85% return on investment one year later.

💰 New business – 1 in 4 sellers at TRENZ 2026 expect to generate more than $250,000 in new business turnover.

🌏 Global connections – 90% of sellers said TRENZ was the most efficient and impactful way to connect with global travel trade.

Seller registrations are now open for TRENZ 2027 in Ōtautahi Christchurch, 11–13 May 2027.

With almost 90% of sellers who attended this year saying they were likely to return, early applications are encouraged.

Learn more and register now: https://www.trenz.co.nz/trenz/trenz-2027

27/05/2026