New International Representative For The Headwaters Eco Lodge

The Headwaters Eco Lodge near Queenstown has engaged a
new international representative to represent the lodge in
key international markets.

Tourism and
marketing specialist Louise Frend of Unique Stays &
Experiences will represent the lodge domestically and
internationally in the US, Canada, UK, Europe and Australian
markets.

The move comes as the award-winning
Glenorchy-based eco-lodge celebrates recently achieving a
five-star Qualmark Gold certification in the Boutique
accommodation category while its Adventures in Paradise
experiences received a Gold Qualmark award.

Louise has
over 35 years’ experience in destination management,
tourism and travel marketing, specialising in representing
owner-operated boutique high-end properties and authentic
tour experiences.

“The Headwaters Eco Lodge is a
truly unique property founded by Paul and Debbi Brainerd
with a focus on slow tourism, local culture, history,
community and eco-tourism,” says Louise.

“Their
vision of creating a sustainable, regenerative business that
gives back to their local community and the world deeply
resonates with me. The beauty of Glenorchy, its
tranquillity, and natural attractions creates the perfect
environment for visitors to slow down, explore, and immerse
themselves in this stunning part of the country.

“Adventures
in Paradise experiences packages bring together regional
exploration and the practicalities of accommodation, dining
and transfers, making it super easy for trade to understand
and sell.

“I’m looking forward to introducing key
inbound and wholesale partners to this outstanding property
and its multi-day packages.”

The Headwaters Eco
Lodge General Manager Kylie Broxton says they are very
excited to work with Louise.

“Louise’s passion for
boutique tourism products which showcase New Zealand’s
world class natural environment is a perfect fit with the
Headwaters Eco Lodge and we are delighted to be working with
her to present our offering to the world.”

The lodge
excelled in two awards last year — Paul and Debbi Brainerd
were commended in the Transformational Leadership category
of the 2024 Sustainable Business Awards, recognised among a
handful of the country’s best. The lodge’s
sustainability ethos was also recognised at the New Zealand
Tourism Awards as a finalist in the KiwiRail Tourism
Environment Award.

After opening in 2018, the lodge
became the first-ever accommodation facility designed and
certified to Living Building Challenge (LBC) standards, the
most rigorous in the world.

Accommodation features
elegantly appointed premium eco chalets. The main lodge
building is home to meeting rooms featuring state-of-the-art
technology, a beautiful lounge and The Headwaters Dining
Room, an exceptional garden-to-table food cuisine
destination with a ‘Trust the Chef’ evening
offering.

Adventures In Paradise offers a range of
all-inclusive handcrafted multi-day adventures and getaways
in Glenorchy’s great outdoors. Fully-inclusive packages
are between two to five days long and include everything
from privately-guided walks to heli-hikes, glacier landings,
wine tastings and bike rides in this spectacular
landscape.

On-site yoga and massages round off the
experience with indulgent wellness elements adding to the
guest
experience.

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