Queenstown now has a voice around the Regional Tourism New Zealand board table.
Destination Queenstown boss Mat Woods has joined the board, effective immediately, which comprises five other regional trustee reps — three from the North Island, two from the South and independent chair David Perks.
Woods — a past chair of Lake Wānaka Tourism and current Snow Sports NZ board member — says he’s excited to represent the resort, and all South Island regions, at a national level, and contribute to a range of issues facing the sector.
‘‘The future of regional tourism is strong, and this appointment provides an opportunity to help shape the evolution of the visitor economy as we look to deliver value to our communities socially, culturally, environmentally and economically.’’
Perks says he’s looking forward to the contribution Woods will make.
‘‘Mat’s experience in one of NZ’s premier visitor destinations, and in part building the Queenstown-Lakes’ regenerative tourism strategy and carbon zero by 2030 goal, will bring great insight and perspectives on the future of tourism in Aotearoa to our trustee team.’’
Trustees are elected for a three-year term by the membership network and have the option to renew their position for a further two terms.
