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A stunning display of dance, acrobatics and Māori cultural heritage heralded the opening of Aotearoa, New Zealand’s most significant international business-to-business travel and trade event – TRENZ.

The event was launched Monday night in Ōtautahi Christchurch (the Māori name is often used in conjunction with the English) following a formal welcome for delegates from Ngai Tūāhuriri.

During four days of appointments, presentations, activities and networking functions for 1500 delegates, over 300 New Zealand tourism businesses showcase their products and services to more than 330 high-quality international buyers from 25 markets.

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Buyers, including a strong Australian contingent, are keen to reacquaint themselves with what New Zealand has to offer – and to purchase accommodation, transport and activities to include in brochures, websites and itineraries for the coming holiday seasons.

“How special this is that we get to spend the next few days renewing existing relationships, discovering new ones, and doing lots of quality business for New Zealand,” TIA Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram said at the opening function for TRENZ.

“Hosting TRENZ is another fabulous milestone for our city, and we are excited to be showcasing one of the world’s newest cities to you,” Ali Adams, chief executive of host city agency ChristchurchNZ, told delegates.

“The theme underpinning TRENZ 2023 is tūhura, meaning discover, bring to light, unearth, open up, explore, investigate – which really is what travel is about,” Rebecca Ingram said.

“Every visitor embarks on their own journey of discovery – unearthing their New Zealand – and making memories that shape them forever.

“TRENZ plays an important role in the recovery of New Zealand’s valuable tourism industry, it ensures that New Zealand is well positioned on a world stage,” she added.

TRENZ runs at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre until this Thursday, 11 May.