Entries are now open for the 2026 New Zealand Tourism Awards, which provides an exciting opportunity to highlight and celebrate success for individuals and businesses within the tourism industry. 

This year there are 14 awards up for grabs. Three of these awards will acknowledge individuals who are outstanding performers in the industry, and eleven awards will recognise businesses which display excellence, industry alignment and are living the values of the Tourism Sustainability Commitment (TSC). 

Winners will be announced at the New Zealand Tourism Awards Dinner following Tourism Summit Aotearoa. Both the Tourism Summit and the New Zealand Tourism Awards are being held in Ōtautahi Christchurch on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre.

As Christchurch is expected to be busy over these dates, we encourage delegates to book their flights and accommodation early.

Enter now