The Coolest Capital in the World – Wellington, New Zealand

Kiran is Chief Strategy Officer for ANZCRO – Australia & New Zealand DMC

ANZCRO is a leading DMC into Australia & New Zealand with 30 years of experience and 80 staff in offices in Australia and New Zealand. ANZCRO specialises in meticulous customization – developing itineraries based on a brief on the profile of the clients. ANZCRO’s core competitive advantage is our product range – we have 40,000 products contracted from close to 5,000 suppliers in Australia & New Zealand. Products include – accommodation (boutique, serviced apartments, hotels, farm stays, luxury lodges), transfers, tours, trips, activities, attractions, walks & hikes, cycle & e-bite trips, rail, ferries, car and campervan rentals, internal flights, etc. Currently our reservations team are responding to requests for customised itinerary and quotes with a turnaround time of 1-2 business days.

ANZCRO are members of USTOA, ASTA, IATA, ATEC and NZTEC. ANZCRO was awarded the ‘Most Outstanding Wholesaler’ at the Australian National Travel Industry Awards in Dec 2023. ANZCRO was awarded Two Magellan 2024 Gold Awards for our website, digital brochures, and Travel Advisor resources hub. ANZCRO has been appointed as the preferred supplier for Australia & New Zealand by Delta Vacations, Ensemble, CCRA, Travel Edge, PATS, Flight Centre Independents, Montecito Village Travel, Legato, WorldVia/Travel Quest, and FORA network.

Di looks after the International Trade Markets for WellingtonNZ and is your go to person for all things Wellington! She works closely with her local and regional tourism providers and has been in the industry for over 20 years with roles in Queenstown, Auckland and now at her home base in Wellington.

Senior commercial professional with 10+yrs working across the tourism industry from experience design and operations to business development, product and trade management in domestic and international markets.

Wētā Workshop is an award-winning concept design and manufacturing facility founded by Richard Taylor and Tania Rodger.

From humble beginnings in the back room of their Wellington flat, Richard and Tania have built Wētā Workshop into what it is today. Our 58,000 sq ft facility is home to a tight-knit creative crew and houses a comprehensive range of design and manufacture departments across multiple disciplines.

Amy joined the Museum of New Zealand Te Papa Tongarewa late last year as the Sales Manager. In her role, she oversees the museum’s tourism offerings, working to create exceptional experiences for visitors. With a focus on cultural engagement and growth, Amy is dedicated to promoting Te Papa as a must-visit destination for tourists.

Kristine is passionate about nature, conservation, and supporting restorative tourism. With more than 10 years of experience in the tourism industry, she oversees the development and operations of tours at Zealandia, manages the tours team and guides, and fosters business relationships with the tourism trade industry. Prior to this role, she worked across various tourism roles overseas and in New Zealand that span product management, operations, and customer service.