Real Journeys a finalist for 'Business Excellence' in New Zealand Tourism Awards 2018

Media Release 

Real Journeys has been selected as a finalist for ‘Business Excellence’ in the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards for the second consecutive year.

The award focuses on best practice and innovation, for businesses that meet the needs of their market and continue to grow and deliver sustainable results.  The award also looks for business success that is being shared beyond the organisation.   

Real Journeys Chief Executive Richard Lauder says he’s pleased the Real Journeys Group continues to be recognised as a leader in the tourism industry.

 “This is a very exciting time to be in tourism.  I’m proud we’re finalists, Real Journeys attracts visionary people who are passionate about the environment and not only constantly look at ways to improve what we do for our visitors but also the communities in which we live,” says Richard.   

I’m proud we’re finalists, Real Journeys attracts visionary people who are passionate about the environment and not only constantly look at ways to improve what we do for our visitors but also the communities in which we live.

Richard Lauder, Chief Executive, Real Journeys

Go Orange General Manager Luke Taylor has been named as an ‘Emerging Tourism Leader’ finalist. Go Orange is a subsidiary of Real Journeys and Luke is on the Real Journeys Senior Leadership Team.

Last year, Real Journeys won the ‘People’s Choice Award’ and was a finalist in the Business Excellence and Environmental Tourism categories of the New Zealand Tourism Awards.

Real Journeys was also the Supreme Winner and won the ‘Tomorrow’s Workforce Award’ at the Diversity Awards NZ, 2017.

This year’s winners will be announced at the New Zealand Tourism Awards dinner on 6 September 2018.