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As the clock ticks down to the final entry deadline, the New Zealand tourism industry gears up again for the 2024 New Zealand Tourism Awards. With entries closing Thursday, July 4, this is the last chance for businesses to show off their excellence and innovation in the tourism sector.
The winners of this year’s awards will be revealed at the highly anticipated New Zealand Tourism Awards Dinner November 6, 2024, at Cordis Auckland. This event will follow the Tourism Summit Aotearoa, promising an evening of celebration and recognition for the industry’s best and brightest.
To ensure your entry stands out, here are some top tips from the judges:
Comprehensive Criteria Check: Carefully read each section of the criteria and ensure that you have thoroughly answered all the questions.
Highlight Your Strengths: Frame your entry to emphasize your strengths and unique selling points.
Back Up with Data: Judges appreciate entries that demonstrate a commitment to measuring and managing success. Wherever possible, support your responses with data, testimonials, and ratings from platforms like TripAdvisor, Booking.com, and Google reviews.
The Counterfactual Angle: Explain what the situation would have been if your initiatives had not been implemented. This helps in understanding the impact of your efforts.
Authenticity is Key: Keep your entry real and authentic. Authentic stories resonate well with the judges.
Utilize Supporting Documents: While you need to answer the questions within the word count, use the Supporting Document to provide additional evidence such as graphs, video testimonials, and photos. You can refer to specific pages of your PDF for more detailed information.
The 2024 New Zealand Tourism Awards are not just about recognizing excellence; they are about celebrating the resilience, innovation, and passion that drive our tourism industry. Don’t miss this final opportunity to have your hard work and achievements acknowledged on a national stage.
Enter online at https://www.nztourismawards.org.nz/ or via the TIA website under
Events https://www.tia.org.nz/events/new-zealand-tourism-awards/
