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A few months ago we put a programme together for 200 Caltex delegates, involving Grant Fox, Kerre Woodham and rugby training specialists from Auckland Rugby. The event went very well of course. Mark Ama, the man who organised the rugby training part of the event for us, is now opening up for business. He is currently putting together his website and comes highly recommended by us. You can... > Read More

Added: 3 Mar 07

When the idea of the new New Zealand Luxury Travel Show came up, we were invited to participate but declined based on a number of structural issues which we took up with TIANZ. After ignoring our points for a number of weeks we were then asked to provide our global contacts so they could be invited to this event. Naturally we declined and then had some debate. Rather than bore everyone... > Read More

Added: 1 Mar 07

One of our themes over the last few years has been flexibility. Typically, the individuals at the top end of the travel market are used to flexibility in their day to day existence. Meanwhile luxury tourism in New Zealand delivers a high quality... > Read More

Added: 18 Jan 07

While on my trip around with the six Russians, we went to two lodges which changed ownership and management immediately prior to our visit. We're happy to say that both visits were a great success. Layonie and Denholm at The Convent in... > Read More

Added: 15 Jan 07

After two highly successful overseas marketing trips, we decided to start worrying about capacity. What would we do if people followed through with an increased level of business? The obvious answer is increase capacity - add some more... > Read More

Added: 10 Jan 07

While at ILTM in Cannes (the No1 international luxury tourism trade show) we were delighted to meet a growing number of top-end players who are talking increasingly about "personal service" as the goal of luxury clients and operators. The... > Read More

Added: 19 Dec 06

Well, not quite. Like many things, they seem similar on the surface but once one gets below the surface they're all different. Consider these different beaches we have used (and yes, most of them were deserted): - a beach in the far north... > Read More

Added: 13 Dec 06

We used this place in February of this year as the setting for a billionaire's birthday party. We think it is unique in giving luxury clients a taste of how New Zealanders would spend their luxury dollars if they had enough of them. ... > Read More

Added: 9 Dec 06

In many parts of the world, helicopters are restricted to flying set routes on a set flight plan, submitted days before the event. This has resulted in the development of fixed helicopter product. In New Zealand we are blessed with very few... > Read More

Added: 6 Dec 06

The luxury segment of the tourism industry in New Zealand is unfortunately still only partly understood. Governmental and industry bodies have at least come some way since considering a minibus with seats as "luxury". However, they are still... > Read More

Added: 16 Nov 06