Lake Wānaka Tourism is managed by Head of Destination Gizelle Regan alongside Nadia Ellis (Marketing Manager), Molly Hope (Destination Development Lead/Member Capability), Shannon Kelly (Marketing Executive), Elaine Kelly (Administrator/Member Support), Liz Hill (isite General Manager) and Ash Bickley (Non-for-profit Coordinator//Love Wānaka)
A Board of six elected from the membership at the annual general meeting governs Lake Wānaka Tourism. The Chair is Calum McLeod and the board members are Charlie Cochrane, Leigh Stock, Gina Dempster, Stefan Zeestraten, Brona Parsons and Council Representative Quentin Smith.
Lake Wānaka Tourism is predominantly funded by a tourism levy, determined as a percentage of the commercial and accommodation rate, and collected by council on behalf of Lake Wānaka Tourism. Members are either commercial ratepayers or businesses who pay a subscription levy.
Lake Wānaka Tourism wholly owns the Wānaka isite Visitor Centre and runs it as a limited liability company governed by the board and Manager. A portion of their profits are returned each year to help fund the marketing work done by Lake Wānaka Tourism.
If you have any questions about the website or marketing then email us.
If you have any questions about visiting Wānaka or holiday questions then email the Visitor Centre.
