Three of New Zealand’s top tourism businesses, one industry leader and two promising YoungTEC individuals have been recognised as the best in the business comprising of categories: ITO Operator of the Year, Allied Operator of the Year, Small Business Operator of the Year, Good Sort of the Year, YoungTEC Emerging Leader and YoungTEC Rising Star.
The prestigious and much sought after TECNZ Operator of the Year Awards are nominated and voted by members.
They recognise excellence in terms of quality, professional development for team, health and safety, sustainability, business systems and outstanding visitor experiences.
The YoungTEC Awards recognise outstanding efforts and contribution to the development of New Zealand’s tourism industry. They are based on an application and interview process supported by Tourism New Zealand and Air New Zealand of which we are grateful for their support and involvement.
“Congratulations to our 2023 winners” says TECNZ chief executive Lynda Keene.
“I am delighted to have our annual Operator of the Year Awards return and with such a high calibre of nominations.” This is the first time since 2019 that the awards have been presented.
The 2023 TECNZ and YoungTEC Awards were presented by Chief Executive Lynda Keene and Scott Mehrtens during the TECNZ Conference at Distinction Hotel, Rotorua.
The winners of the 2023 TECNZ Operator of the Year Awards are:
- Inbound Operator of the Year Award – Southern World
- Allied Operator of the Year Award – Sudima Hotels
- Small Business Operator of the Year Award – Fiordland Jet
- Good Sort – Martin Langford
The winners of the 2023 YoungTEC Awards are:
- YoungTEC Emerging Leader – Emma Canute
- YoungTEC Rising Star – Georgia MacMillan and Morgan Potter (joint winners)
