WiT Queenstown to Debut in July 2026, Elevating New Zealand’s Travel Tech Scene

Queenstown, renowned as New Zealand’s adventure capital, is set to become a global hub for travel technology with the debut of WiT (Web in Travel) Queenstown in July 2026. This marks the first time the influential Asia Pacific travel tech media and events platform will host an event in New Zealand, signaling a new era of innovation for the region’s tourism and hospitality sector.

The one-day summit, organized in partnership with Technology Queenstown, will bring together leading travel operators, tech companies, destination marketing organizations, tourism boards, and senior executives from around the world. With Queenstown welcoming over three million visitors annually and tourism accounting for more than 60% of its economy, the event aims to accelerate the region’s transition from a purely adventure-driven destination to a center for travel technology and digital innovation.

WiT Queenstown is part of a broader strategy to diversify Queenstown’s economy and establish it as a world-class tech destination. Supported by a strategic blueprint from Accenture and plans for a new university campus focused on technology, the summit will provide a platform for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the development of solutions to real-world travel challenges.

By hosting WiT Queenstown, the region is poised to attract global attention, foster new partnerships, and inspire the next wave of travel tech advancements—all set against the stunning backdrop of alpine lakes and mountain peaks.