Explore South Island of New Zealand with United Airlines

Kiran is Chief Strategy Officer at ANZCRO, Australia & New Zealand’s leading destination management company with 30 years of experience and a team of 90 across offices in both countries. ANZCRO specialises in meticulous customisation, designing itineraries based on each client’s profile, interests and travel goals. ANZCRO’s core competitive advantage is its extensive product range, with over 40,000 contracted products from nearly 5,000 suppliers across Australia and New Zealand. These include accommodation across all styles, transfers, guided tours, activities, attractions, walking and cycling experiences, rail, ferries, car and campervan rentals, and internal flights. The reservations team delivers fast, personalised quotes and itineraries within 1–2 business days. ANZCRO is a member of USTOA, ASTA, IATA, ATEC and NZTEC, and was named Best Reservations Team at the 2025 Australian National Travel Industry Awards. ANZCRO also received Five Magellan Gold Awards for digital innovation and advisor resources in 2024 & 2025.

Originally from Atlanta, Georgia, I recently relocated to Wellington with my husband and our three dogs. My background is in Tourism Trade Marketing and Sales, and my love of exploring new places is what ultimately drew me into the travel industry. I’ve always believed there’s something special about discovering a new destination and immersing yourself in cultures that are completely different from your own.

This region of the world has long held a special place in my heart (I completed part of my studies in Australia, have family there, and even honeymooned there), so being based in the South Pacific feels a bit like coming full circle. I’m excited to join a team that is such a well-respected name in both selling the South Pacific and the wider travel industry, and I’m looking forward to contributing, learning, and exploring even more of this corner of the world!

Sandy Everett has been with United Airlines for over 30 years and is based in Houston, TX. Sandy manages tour and cruise agencies for Leisure Sales and is the team’s Entity lead for the South Pacific. United is the world’s leading carrier across the Pacific. In the past year alone, United served more than six million business and leisure passengers in the Pacific region. United launched the seasonal nonstop flight between San Francisco, California and Christchurch, New Zealand in December 2023. United is the only airline to offer direct flights between the US and New Zealand’s South Island.

Nestled amidst New Zealand's Southern Alps, Queenstown and Wānaka are spectacular four-season destinations offering diverse, world-class experiences that connect visitors with the unique surroundings and vibrant communities.
Destination Queenstown (DQ) and Lake Wānaka Tourism (LWT) are the Regional Tourism Organisations responsible for both destination marketing and destination management in region. The DQ and LWT trade team work closely with the travel trade industry to promote the region, providing up-to-date information on new products, experiences and accommodation developments, along with a suite of tools and resources which offer destination overviews and key selling points, helping you to build a strong knowledge foundation. We work collaboratively with inbound operators, wholesalers, retail agencies, OTA's, airlines and Tourism New Zealand, making connections and helping you confidently craft itineraries and travel experiences that are tailored to your business, and your clients’ needs. We look forward to meeting and sharing this special place with you.

Ōtautahi Christchurch is a city reimagined. As New Zealand’s second largest city, this brand new urban hub at the heart of the scenic South Island, is immersed with colourful street art, diverse visitor attractions, vibrant hospitality from exquisite local food producers, serene botanic gardens, and green spaces in every direction you look. Feel warmly welcomed by our world-class hospitality and diverse accommodation offerings, and marvel at our state-of-the-art architecture alongside the country’s best heritage gems. Explore by bike, gondola, tram, or punting boat, or easily walk around the vibrant central city to discover riverside markets and global cuisine, boutique laneway and high street shopping and rooftop bars with views over the river. Wander among The Arts Centre, one of the most significant collections of heritage buildings in New Zealand and follow the charming Ōtākaro Avon River as it meanders through beautiful gardens before continuing through the central city and out to sea. Within easy reach of the city streets are beaches bordering the Pacific Ocean, and the Port Hills offering walking and bike tracks with views for miles. Set within the stunning setting of the majestic Southern Alps, the sweeping Canterbury Plains, and arguably one the world’s most scenic ancient volcanic peninsulas – Banks Peninsula.