In September and October 2011 New Zealand will host the world’s third-largest sporting event – the Rugby World Cup. Approximately 70,000 international visitors are expected to attend, meaning that it is essential to book well in advance for accommodation and transport during this period. The event will include a nationwide festival showcasing New Zealand’s entertainment, arts, cuisine and lifestyle, so even if your clients are not sports fanatics, it will be an exciting time to visit. 
New Zealand Trade Manual has been designed with travel industry professionals in mind. 
All tourism businesses that display the Qualmark have undergone a rigorous on-site assessment, identifying them as professional and trustworthy. Qualmark also assesses tourism businesses on environmental and social criteria. Qualmark is New Zealand tourism’s official mark of quality.
To find out how your business can benefit from being Qualmark® accredited, go to www.qualmark.co.nz, email enquiries@qualmark.co.nz or call 0800 782 562.
Key to accommodation star grades
| */* Plus | Acceptable. Meets customers’ minimum requirements. |
| **/** Plus | Good. Exceeds minimum quality requirements. |
| ***/*** Plus | Very good. Good to very good quality facilities and services. |
| ****/**** Plus | Excellent. Consistently achieves high quality levels. |
| ***** | Exceptional. Among the best available in New Zealand. |
| Exclusive | Outstanding. The very best available in New Zealand. |
| Applied for | The property is undergoing assessment. |
Activity, transport and service
| Endorsed | Meets or exceeds tourism quality standards. |
