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Looking to build on the success of the past two years, The Great Adventure 2015 event will present the latest developments from safety to profitability for New Zealand adventure and outdoor tourism operators.

With the them Grow, Lead, Succeed, the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIANZ) event will build on the experiences of several years of major change in adventure and outdoor tourism and offers operators the opportunity to help grow a strong and unified sector.

Starting on the evening of Thursday 2nd July with a welcome function at Wellington’s Conservation House, the full day event will take place at Rydges Hotel, Wellington on Friday 3d July.

The programme provides opportunities for delegates to gather insight on building a quality and prosperous business, to meet and talk with key individuals in government agencies, and to share experiences with industry peers.

Speakers include:

• Kevin Bowler, Chief Executive, Tourism New Zealand
• Pelin Davison, Regional Compliance Manager, Maritime New Zealand
• Deirdre Ewart, Permissions Manager, Department of Conservation 
• Duncan Ferner, Secretariat Manager, New Zealand Search and Rescue
• Bernie Hanratty, Statistical Analyst, Statistics New Zealand
• Michael Henderson, Corporate Anthropologist, Cultures at Work
• Simon Humphries, Manager Certifications, Approvals and Registrations (CAR), WorkSafe New Zealand
• Andrew Johns, Tourism Sector Relationship Manager, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) 
• Rachael Moore, Industry Advocate, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
• Steve Moore, General Manager General Aviation, Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA)
• Steve Riley, Insight and Policy Specialist, TIANZ
• Chris Roberts, Chief Executive, TIANZ
• Andrew Shaw, Partner, Lane Neave
• Craig Wilson, Managing Director, Quality Tourism Development Limited

Click here to view the event details in the Australasian Leisure Management industry Calendar.

10th May 2015 - ADVENTURE AND OUTDOOR CONFERENCE FOCUSING ON THE FUTURE

5th March 2015 - NEW ADVENTURE ACTIVITY SAFETY GUIDELINES FINALISED

10th March 2014 - JOINING WITH TIANZ’S GREAT ADVENTURE

8th May 2013 - TIANZ HIGHLIGHTS IMPROVED SAFETY IN NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURE TOURISM

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