Tourism New Zealand will have a new chief executive for the first time in a decade when Kevin Bowler takes over in January. He’ll have the big shoes of George Hickton to fill, but he’s looking forward to sinking his teeth into the new role, in which he will be responsible for overseeing the international marketing for New Zealand in over 15 countries.
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After leading Tourism New Zealand through a decade of success and helping to develop the 100% Pure New Zealand tourism campaign, chief executive George Hickton put in his last day at the coalface today.
Last week, our dear leader turned a few symbolic clods on the banks of the Waikato River and kicked the New Zealand Cycle Trail project into ‘high gear’.
Tourism New Zealand Chairman Greg Muir announced today the appointment of Kevin Bowler as its new CEO.
Mr Bowler has extensive marketing and business leadership experience spanning fast moving consumer goods, technology and media brands in New Zealand and overseas.
He is currently CEO for start-up Yahoo!Xtra, a JV …
Fresh from its success in dragging Aussies across the ditch to ski, soak and spend, Tourism New Zealand has just launched a new 100% Pure campaign in China.
The brand got a first outing there in 2008, with “astonishing results”, according to TNZ.
The new campaign commenced on September 7 …