The finalists have recently been announced for the annual TECNZ Awards.
The awards recognize and celebrate members that work in the inbound sector who aspire to achieve excellence across their business operations, who have been proactive in making a difference to their communities, implemented new sustainability/health and safety initiatives, and delivered quality product and experiences.
Judges this year commented that the scoring was tight in all categories due to the high calibre of all submissions.
The finalists are:
Inbound Operator of the Year
• APT Group
• Southern Crossings
• Southern World
Allied Operator of the Year
• Bush and Beach
• Sudima Hotels
• Wētā Workshop Unleashed
Small Business Operator of the Year
• Fiordland Jet
• Fiordland Trips and Tramp
• South Pacific Helicopters
Good Sort of the Year
• Martin Langford – Ngāi Tahu Tourism
• Michel Adolphe – Sudima Hotels
• Nadine Toe Toe – Kohutapu Lodge and Tribal Tours
The next phase is that TECNZ members now have the opportunity to vote for who they think should take out the title in each category.
More information on the process will be emailed directly to members.
“We wish to thank all non finalists for submitting their business profile and congratulate all finalists for the next phase,” says TECNZ CEO Lynda Keene.