Tourism figures get nod
TWO Southern tourism figures have been named national finalists in this year’s Young Tourism Export Council (YoungTEC) awards.
Ella Spittle, the marketing manager of Southern Discoveries, in Queenstown, is a finalist in the Go with Tourism Rising Star award, and Anthony Longman, of Tourism Central Otago, is a finalist in the 2019 Excellence award.
Only six finalists have been named nationally in the awards — three in each category — and Ms Spittle and Mr Longman are the only South Island finalists.
A YoungTEC spokesman said Ms Spittle was a passionate and skilled marketer who had redefined the Southern Discoveries brand and launched the campaign ‘‘go further, get closer, discover more’’. The campaign had resonated with the business’ target markets, demonstrated by increased sales of its highest value experiences.
Mr Longman had demonstrated his success through his digital marketing role at
Tourism Central Otago and involvement in various campaigns, including the Eat.Taste.Central regional menu promotion. Outside his work, Mr Longman showed ‘‘great
motivation in the adventure world’’, including through involvement with various sporting events and organisations, the YoungTEC statement said.
The winners will be announced at the Tourism Export Council New Zealand Christmas symposium, in Auckland on December 4.
YoungTEC is an organisa
Ation of young tourism professionals under the age of 36 years who are members of Tourism Export Council companies.