Innovative speaker programme adds even more value to TRENZ

Innovative speaker programme adds even more value to TRENZ

Delegates at TRENZ 2011 will have even more opportunity to boost their New Zealand business, with the introduction of an inspirational speaker programme to start each day of the event.

Top New Zealand tourism operators and international travel trade representatives attending TRENZ 2011 to write business for forthcoming seasons will also be able to hear a series of speakers who will offer new ideas and motivation to grow delegates’ New Zealand business.

“We’re really excited to add this new element to the TRENZ programme,” Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chief Executive Tim Cossar says. “The excellent speakers we have lined up will give delegates a kick-start to their TRENZ day and inspire them to do even better business. We are grateful for the support of Auckland Airport in being able to bring these speakers to Queenstown.”

The invited speakers will offer a range of perspectives on how TRENZ delegates can build their businesses. They will take to the podium at the TRENZ venue, the Queenstown Events Centre, each morning of the event from 7.50am-8.10am, before the main business of the day begins.

The line-up is:

Monday 23 May – “Famous from New Zealand - how to get noticed from the most creative country in the world”, Andrew Stone, business partner in Droga5.
Andrew (aka Rocky) comes from a family with three doctors in it, which is probably why he likes helping people. He is known for his passion, tenacity and his ability to partner with clients to transform their business. These skills have helped him win the AdMedia magazine CEO of the Year title no less than four times. Most recently he was CEO of Saatchi & Saatchi New Zealand where, during his tenure, they were awarded more Agency of the Year titles than any other agency.

Tuesday 24 May – Trevor Lee and Lilly Choi-Lee, TravConsult
Get expert insights and tips for engaging with travellers and businesses from emerging markets. Trevor and Lilly are specialists in international customer service, specifically in the tourism industry. They can help increase sales by better understanding, engaging and interacting with international visitors.

Wednesday 25 May – Pierre Gervois, China Elite Focus Ltd
Chinese outbound tourism expert Pierre Gervois will share his experience and insights on this valuable market. As CEO of Hong Kong marketing agency China Elite Focus Ltd, Pierre will draw on his expertise to offer innovative ways to target the new generation of affluent Chinese travellers.

About TRENZ

TIA manages TRENZ, which will bring together about 280 New Zealand tourism operators (Exhibitors) with a similar number of invited international travel and tourism buyers from 31countries, as well as media. The event directly helps to grow New Zealand’s tourism industry, worth $9.5 billion in foreign exchange annually. Hosted by the Southern Lakes region, TRENZ 2011 will be at the Queenstown Events Centre, 22-25 May.

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