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Queenstown Lakes releases draft destination management plan for feedback

Friday 22 July 2022 (Queenstown, New Zealand)

A draft destination management plan for the Queenstown Lakes district that outlines a pathway to regenerative tourism by 2030, has been released for community feedback.  

'Tourism for a Better Future' regenerative tourism strategy to be enhanced following feedback

Friday 28 October 2022 (Queenstown, New Zealand)

'Tourism for a Better Future', the destination management strategy for the Queenstown Lakes, is being revised based on feedback from the community. The strategy is an output of the Grow Well | Whaiora Spatial Plan, a formal partnership between QLDC, Kāi Tahu and the Crown.

Queenstown Lakes announces ambition to be first carbon zero tourism destination in the world

Wednesday 23 November 2022 (Queenstown, New Zealand)

The earth race has started in the Queenstown Lakes, with the announcement by Mayor Glyn Lewers, of full commitment to decarbonising the tourism industry to carbon zero by 2030.

Queenstown Lakes regenerative tourism strategy (including carbon zero visitor economy by 2030) fully endorsed

Thursday 9 February 2023 (Queenstown Lakes, NZ)

The Queenstown Lakes regenerative tourism strategy is officially under way following the unanimous endorsement of the Queenstown Lakes District Councillors at a full council meeting today. 

Queenstown and Wānaka join forces to establish a fund for the greater good of the environment.

Tuesday 4 April 2023 (Queenstown Lakes, NZ)

The Queenstown Lakes region is taking action to what is shaping up to be the greatest challenge and opportunity of our time and is now inviting visitors and businesses to support the district’s ambitious goal of a regenerative, carbon zero future. 

Board appointed for Queenstown Lake’s new destination management organisation

Thursday 7 September 2023 (Queenstown, New Zealand) 

The board of directors for Destination Southern Lakes, the new destination management organisation (DMO) for the Queenstown and Wānaka region, have been announced today.

Electrifying Queenstown to inspire businesses to decarbonise

Thursday 24 May 2024

Queenstown Lakes’ commitment to a carbon-zero visitor economy will be brought to life for business owners and tourism operators at the Electrifying Queenstown business summit, unlocking the economic benefits of electrification while decarbonising.

Groundbreaking tourism project to kick off in Queenstown Lakes

Thursday 5 July 2024

The Destination Southern Lakes (DSL) Board has announced that Griffith University has been appointed to lead a groundbreaking tourism project to understand optimal visitation in the Queenstown Lakes region.