Business Lounge during TRENZ

11.30am – 12.00pm

Making the most of media at TRENZ and beyond

Ann-Marie Johnson, Communications Manager, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
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12.00pm – 12.30pm

Learn about Air NZ’s strategy to grow online sales

David Simmons, General Manager Online and Strategy, Air New Zealand
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12.30pm – 1.00pm

Ambition China 2020, let’s get ready

Trevor Lee and Lilly Choi-Lee, TravConsult
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Mark Frood, International Market Development Manager, Auckland Airport
 

1.00pm – 1.20pm

Tourism New Zealand update

Kevin Bowler, Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand
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1.20pm – 1.50pm

Australia market update

Tim Burgess, General Manager Australia, Tourism New Zealand
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Owen Eagles, Managing Director, ANZCRO

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1.50pm – 2.35pm

Western Long Haul market update

Gregg Anderson, General Manager Western Long Haul Markets, Tourism New Zealand
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Danielle Genty-Nott, Regional Manager UK and Europe, Tourism New Zealand
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Sarah Crosby, Leisure Sales and Market Development Manager, Air New Zealand
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Chris Myers, General Manager UK and Europe, Air New Zealand
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2.35pm – 3.20pm

Asian markets update

Moderated by Sandeep Bahl, Regional General Manager Asia, Air New Zealand with panel participants:

Tony Everitt, General Manager Asian Markets, Tourism New Zealand
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Nick Mudge, Regional Manager Japan and Korea, Tourism New Zealand

Mischa Mannix-Opie, Regional Manager South and South East Asia, Tourism New Zealand

Kate Necklen, Regional Marketing Communications Manager Asia, Tourism New Zealand

Edward Overy, General Manager Japan and Korea, Air New Zealand

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3.20pm – 3.50pm

Tourism New Zealand’s Youth Market update

Ben Crawford, Marketing Manager Youth, Tourism New Zealand
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3.50pm – 4.15pm

General Q&A

Kevin Bowler, Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand

4.15pm – 4.45pm

Planning for the worst – risk management in tourism

Evan Freshwater, Industry Advocate, Tourism Industry Association
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Ann-Marie Johnston, Communications Manager, Tourism Industry Association

8.00am – 8.40am

Auckland Airport International Speaker Programme:

Trevor Lee and Lilly Choi-Lee, TravConsult
Topic: Expert insights and tips on how to engage with travellers and businesses with the emerging markets; China, Indonesia, India. Increase your sales by better understanding, engaging and interacting with international visitors.
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TRENZ 2012 Official Media Conference

Kevin Bowler, Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand 
An update on the year ahead for Tourism New Zealand. As the organisation enters the third year of its three-year marketing plan, its focus remains on working closely with the tourism industry to overcome the challenges faced and maximise the opportunities available. Kevin will discuss Tourism New Zealand’s new markets and sectors of focus, and the country’s return as the home of Middle-earth – and what that means for the industry.  
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Grant Lilly, Acting Chief Executive, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
An update from the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA), the largest representative body of tourism operators in New Zealand and the voice of industry.
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9.40am

Simon Moutter, Chief Executive & Glenn Wedlock, General Manager Aeronautical Commercial, Auckland Airport
An update from Auckland Airport on the significant market trends and opportunities that now lie in front of New Zealand, the need to be ambitious and focused about our longer-term tourism targets, particularly at the higher value end of the markets, how those ambitious targets can be met, and what Auckland Airport and the industry can do to capitalise.
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8.00am – 8.40am

Auckland Airport International Speaker Programme:

David Taylor, New Zealand’s Ambassador to Indonesia & ASEAN,
Topic: In market experts talk about the Indonesia traveller and market and work they have undertaken, NZ’s very own Indonesia ambassador and an Indonesian social media expert
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David Chalklen, Country Manager Vocanic Indonesia
Topic: Indonesia and South East Asia communication, Social media strategy, and reaching high-value markets
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8.50am

TRENZ 2012 Media Briefings

Christchurch and Canterbury Tourism Panel - 'Christchurch looking forward'
Christchurch's progress over the past year and tourism's recovery. What we can look forward to as the city rebuild forges ahead, how creativity and innovation are shaping the new Christchurch and the exciting vision for a '21st century city in a garden'. Unlocking the full value of direct air links to the South Island.  

Panellists:

Tim Hunter, Chief Executive, Christchurch & Canterbury Tourism
Bruce Garrett, General Manager The George Hotel and TIA Regional Chair - Hotels (Christchurch)
Matthew Findlay, General Manager Aeronautical Business Development, Christchurch International Airport

Facilitator: 

Rohan Garnett, Regional General Manager New Zealand & Pacific Islands, Qantas

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9.30am

Norm Thompson, Deputy Chief Executive, Air New Zealand

Norm will provide an update on Air New Zealand’s activities.
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10.10am

Rohan Garnett, Regional General Manager New Zealand & Pacific Islands, Qantas
Rohan will provide an update on Qantas' international strategy and position in the New Zealand market. He will discuss Qantas' role in supporting trans-Tasman business and tourism, and in connecting New Zealand to the airline's extensive global network.

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8.00am – 8.40am

Auckland Airport International Speaker Programme:

Pierre Gervois, CEO, China Elite Focus,
Topic: Chinese in-market experts in social media and marketing to talk about the engaging marketing and the Chinese online world and ways to engage and grow your business in this market.
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Ken Hong, China Managing Director, Razorfish & Digitas
Topic: Chinese in-market experts in social media and marketing to talk about the engaging marketing and the Chinese online world and ways to engage and grow your business in this market.
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8.50am

TRENZ 2012 Media Briefings
 
Film Panel
The 2012 release of the first Hobbit film The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey will put New Zealand and its stunning landscapes centre stage for movie lovers world-wide. Representatives from Tourism New Zealand and New Zealand’s film and tourism industry will speak about the business of film tourism – what we have learnt from the past, what opportunities are available for the future and what the Hobbit could mean for New Zealand. Panellists:

Catherine Bates, General Manager Brand and International PR,   Tourism New Zealand
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Julian Grimmond, Managing Director, Global Film Solutions & Chairman, Film New Zealand

Russell Alexander, General Manager, Hobbiton Movie Set & Farm Tours
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10.00am

Right Honourable John Key, New Zealand Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism

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