New Zealand’s TRENZ Hui tourism event moves to Eden Park for 2022

For the first time ever, Auckland’s Eden Park will host TRENZ Hui, New Zealand’s premier international tourism business event, next year.

To be held on 24th and 25th May 2022 (new dates to avoid a clash with the equivalent trade event in Australia), Chris Roberts, Chief Executive of event organiser Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA), is excited that one of Auckland’s biggest visitor drawcards will become the venue for working on the future of New Zealand’s international visitor market.

As Roberts states “we are planning another event like the successful TRENZ Hui we held in Christchurch in May 2021, updating international market-ready New Zealand tourism operators on how they can prepare for the return of international visitors.

“Unfortunately, due to the border situation in New Zealand this will be a seller-only event. International buyers will be unable to attend but will be able to connect with sellers at our TRENZ Connect online events.”

The format of TRENZ Hui 2022 means TIA, which manages the event for the Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust, was able to consider venues that had not been able to host TRENZ in the past.

Looking forward to the hosting, Eden Park Chief Executive, Nick Sautner commented “Eden Park is globally recognised as one of New Zealand’s most iconic tourism attractions. With a 118-year history, the Park’s hallowed turf is on the bucket list for global sports enthusiasts, and walking into the changing rooms of rugby and cricket legends can be a surreal experience.

“We are delighted to be rolling out the red carpet for TRENZ Hui in 2022 and showcasing the stadium’s many tourism and cultural experiences. Our commitment to innovation has seen the team develop a vast portfolio of attractions including Staydium Glamping, the Sky Sport Rooftop Tour, Haka on the Park and our famous stadium tours. We look forward to the opportunity to connect and engage with our tourism industry whānau at TRENZ Hui 2022.”

Auckland Unlimited Director - Investment and Industry. Pam Ford added “we are very excited to welcome our industry whānau to Tāmaki Makaurau for this important tourism business event.

”While there’s no question the tourism sector has been hit hard by the pandemic - with everyone having to adjust and adapt to a completely new environment - this hui will be an opportunity for people to reconnect, network, do business while showcasing all that Aotearoa has to offer.”

TRENZ has previously brought together New Zealand tourism operators (sellers) with targeted international travel and tourism buyers, and media from New Zealand’s key established and emerging tourism markets. The event directly helped to grow New Zealand’s tourism economy.

Registrations for TRENZ Hui 2022 will open in March.

In 2023, TRENZ will move to Ōtautahi Christchurch on 9th to 11th May.

Click here for details of TRENZ 2022 in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.