Tourism Awards Recognition

31 August 2007

AucklandPlus Board member Rodney Walshe has been honoured for his contribution to the development of a dynamic and world class visitor industry in New Zealand.

Rodney Walshe received the Horwath Sir Jack Newman Award at last night’s New Zealand Tourism Industry Awards in Auckland, while Auckland businesses took out two of the three major category awards.

The Sir Jack Newman Award provides recognition to industry leaders who have helped shape the New Zealand visitor industry through their sustained and tireless efforts.

Rodney’s influence and experience in the New Zealand tourism industry is vast. Currently managing director of the Walshe Group and chairman of Tourism Auckland, previous offices include past president of the New Zealand Tourist Industry Federation and the New Zealand Travel Agents Association, past chairman of the New Zealand Tourism Council, founding chairman of Tourism Auckland, former member of the New Zealand Trade Development Board and life member of the New Zealand Institute of Travel.

The awards ceremony also saw Auckland businesses take out two of the three major category awards:

Visitor Accommodation winner - Langham Hotel, Auckland;

Tourism and Transportation Services winner - International Travel College of New Zealand.