With the impact of Covid-19 on the Hospitality and Events industries, together with extended physical distancing and the general curtailment of mass gatherings, Alexandra Park has had to re-evaluate the viability of its’ functions business. This is the stark reality shared by many in the tourism and hospitality sector.

The future of Fieldays is secure despite the ongoing developments of the COVID-19 virus. Event organisers, the New Zealand National Fieldays Society, are pioneering an entirely new experience of Fieldays that will ensure its longevity in an age of social isolation and measures to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Visitors will get a taste of the event via a virtual experience on digital platforms until the physical event is able to take place.

Following the governmental announcement on Monday 16th of March, to cancel all large gatherings of over 500 people, the Society knew this was an opportunity to adapt the Fieldays event in an innovative way.

The new business support measures announced by the Government last Friday will come as a relief to thousands of struggling tourism businesses, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.

A ‘Mighty Local’ campaign is underway to share Waikato stories, public messages and promote local essential services to boost businesses affected by the COVID-19 Alert Level 4 national lockdown.

Event organisers, suppliers, venues and artists in New Zealand are among those in a fight for survival with the global coronavirus pandemic causing a 100 per cent loss in activities and revenue, even before the country’s alert level 4 lockdown came into effect. 

Picking of New Zealand’s kiwifruit crop is underway and harvest organisers are pulling out all the stops to find the workers they’ll need for the season – with a particular focus on attracting kiwis into the sector.

Auckland Whale & Dolphin Safari (AWADS) is the first whale-watching operator in New Zealand to be awarded with a ‘Responsible Whale Watching Operator’ certification by the World Cetacean Alliance (WCA).

Alexandra Park Sales and Marketing Manager, Kim Walsh is calling companies to "Get their social on and do Friday's different."

Taupō District mayor David Trewavas has welcomed the announcement from regional economic development minister Shane Jones outlining $5.87m of government funding for the re-development of the Taupō Airport. 

KJet Queenstown has completely renovated their Underwater Observatory offering into a state-of-the-art animated show and immersive experience ‘Time Tripper’ located under the Main Town Pier, Lake Wakatipu.

WellingtonNZ’s Business Events team had 34 bid wins in 2019, for conferences across a broad range of industries including computational engineering, medical science, environmental studies and public law.

Otautahi Christchurch announced at AIME 2020 that it will be joining forces with Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre and Tourism New Zealand to launch itself as a world class events destination. It is the city’s first ever business events marketing campaign and will launch in Australia in March.

NYC & Company, New York City’s official destination marketing organisation, and Auckland Tourism, Events & Economic Development (ATEED) today signed a first-ever official tourism agreement between the two cities.

Much-needed funds to support conservation efforts in the wild, around New Zealand and overseas, will be getting a boost thanks to the mindfulness and generosity of guests at Auckland’s leading boutique accommodation, Hotel Grand Windsor. 

Go with Tourism, New Zealand’s first job connector platform, is partnering with New Zealand Careers Expo to deliver exhibitions in Christchurch, Auckland, Hamilton and Wellington in May and June 2020.

The braided river effect of Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre’s façade is taking shape, with CPB Contractors having now installed a quarter of the 43,000 herringbone tiles.

Ōtākaro Limited Chief Executive, John Bridgman, says achieving this iconic look has been a significant feat of architecture and engineering.

Second Nature Charitable Trust, owner of the Vodafone Events Centre has announced Collective Hospitality as its new caterers for both the events centre and Vector Wero Whitewater Park. 

The official opening of Jet Park Hamilton Airport late last week signals part of an overall development that will support regional tourism, conferences and other business events and growth of the Waipa / Waikato region, attendees at the event heard.  

Rotorua Energy Events Centre Manager, Joelene Elliott has just returned from the International Convention Association Congress in Houston Texas, where Rotorua was well and truly placed on the international business events map.