Nestled in the heart of New Zealand’s North Island, Taupō boasts stunning lake and mountain vistas that provide an inspiring backdrop for conferences, seminars and corporate retreats. The region offers a blend of natural beauty and modern amenities that cater perfectly to the demands of professional gatherings. With a range of venues, accommodation options, and an array of outdoor activities for team-building and relaxation, Taupō combines the best of both worlds — efficient business facilities and an abundance of natural landscapes to explore. By ShannonWilliams “The beauty with the Taupō region is having versatility at your fingertips,” says Louise Toulmin, business events executive at Destination Great Lake Taupō. “One minute you can be conferencing and within 10 minutes you can be out cruising on beautiful lake Taupō,” she says. “Accessibility to venues, accommodation and activities is effortless and easy with something for everyone.” MEET IN THE MIDDLE There’s never a shortage of things to see and do in the region, as well as high quality venues, accommodation, eateries, and bars. Taupō is centrally located in the North Island, making it an easy drive from surrounding regions. There are daily flights from Auckland and Wellington, with access out of the South Island via Rotorua Airport, a one-hour drive from Taupō. “There are so many incredible ways to discover our region; groups are spoiled for choice when it comes to activities, accommodation and venues, and in one of the most stunning and inspiring regions of Aotearoa New Zealand,” Toulmin says. Toulmin says the business events sector for the region has been steady over the last 12 months, with conferences being the strongest segment predominantly from the domestic market. “We are also continually seeing incentive interest from both domestic and international with high-end experiences being included in itineraries,” she says. “The business events market is looking positive, with strong forward bookings as we approach the end of the year and into the next. While lead times remain relatively short, posing challenges for forecasting, our operators are optimistic as we move into the summer period.” VENUES Taupō’s conference venues and meeting facilities can cater for up to 600 people. Venues cater for everything from a small group gathering to a large international conference or incentive event. They include intimate and private meeting rooms in world class lodges, banquet and exhibition halls with fully-equipped theatre facilities, and large modern conference rooms located B E I N S P I R E D A T T H E H E A R T O F I T A L L MEET INTHE MIDDLE Ngātoroirangi Mine Bay Māori Rock Carvings, Lake Taupō [TAUPŌ [44] meeting newz [september october] 2024
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