Tourism Bay of Plenty CEO Kristin Dunne steps down
27 Apr, 2021 02:24 AM
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Kristin Dunne, chief executive of Tourism Bay of Plenty in 2018. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
Kristin Dunne is stepping down as chief executive of Tourism Bay of Plenty.
Dunne has led the organisation, also known as Tāpoi Te Moananui ā Toi, for the past five years.
The board has begun a search for a new chief executive, chairwoman Laurissa Cooney said in a statement today. We re looking for a star tumuaki (leader) to continue Kristin and the organisation s outstanding work in delivering for the region, she said.
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Launch of Te Whānau Tāpoi Māori ō Tauranga Moana this weekend
21 Apr, 2021 08:45 PM
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Te Whānau Tāpoi Māori ō Tauranga Moana spokesman Reon Tuanau. Photo / File
Bay of Plenty Times
Tauranga Moana will burst onto the cultural tourism scene this Saturday with the launch of Te Whānau Tāpoi Māori ō Tauranga Moana – an incorporated society currently representing 14 Māori tourism operators who will collectively promote stories of the region.
The official ceremony, to be held at Waikorire (Pilot Bay) at the base of Mauao, will mark the start of the society s intentions to establish a cultural tourism footprint in Tauranga.
Aussie bubble first step in travel industry rebuild
19 Apr, 2021 09:00 PM
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House of Travel Rotorua director Pam Turner is excited about the Aussie bubble. Photo / Andrew Warner
House of Travel Rotorua director Pam Turner is excited about the Aussie bubble. Photo / Andrew Warner Aussies are being welcomed with open arms as Kiwis look to bask in their sunshine. That is the word from Bay travel agents who say it is the first step in rebuilding an industry hammered by Covid-19.
House of Travel Rotorua director Pam Turner said her team had experienced a frenzy of transtasman booking activity.
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