8 December 2015
Hamilton and Waikato to host 40th CINZ Conference in 2016
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) is pleased to announce the Hamilton and Waikato region will host the 40th
CINZ annual conference and AGM in 2016.
Set for 12 to 14 October 2016 at Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre, the conference brings together over 120
leading conference and incentive sector specialists including professional conference organisers, owners and managers of
key venues, catering companies, accommodation providers, activity operators and regional convention bureaux.
CINZ Chief Executive Sue Sullivan says she is delighted to be holding the conference in the region, with the support of
Hamilton & Waikato Tourism’s Convention Bureau and its partners, for the first time in the conference’s 40-year history.
“This is a vibrant and fast-growing area of New Zealand, with a dynamic business and innovation environment that in many
instances is unique to the region. We look forward to making the most of the superb venues, attractions and facilities
on offer,” she says.
The national conference will take place over two action-packed days including plenary sessions, off-site functions and
famils at award-winning venues such as Claudelands Conference and Exhibition Centre, Novotel Tainui Hamilton and
Hobbiton Movie Set.
Hamilton and Waikato Tourism Chief Executive Kiri Goulter says the region is excited about the unprecedented opportunity
to showcase the wide range of high-quality conference facilities to the CINZ delegates next year.
“We can’t underestimate the value of this conference. The business events sector is such a key one for the region,
having the fourth largest market share for delegate days in the country, and holding the 2016 conference in the region
will enable us to demonstrate our ability to host world-class conferences first-hand to this very important group of
industry professionals,” she says.
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