A ‘homegrown’ hotel group with a long standing commitment to New Zealand tourism!

At Pacific Destinations, we are incredibly proud to congratulate our long time accommodation partner, Distinction Hotels, on being named Large Allied Operator of the Year at the 2026 Tourism Export Council of New Zealand (TECNZ) Awards.

As a proudly New Zealand owned and operated hotel group, Distinction has been a trusted partner of PD for many years. Their commitment to delivering consistently high quality accommodation, genuine Kiwi hospitality and strong support for the inbound travel industry is something we've experienced firsthand throughout our partnership.

With hotels located across our most popular destinations, they continue to invest in their properties while remaining focused on what matters most - looking after both guests and trade partners. Their willingness to work alongside inbound operators, adapt to market needs and build long term relationships has made them a valued supplier and an easy choice for our team to confidently recommend.

What makes this award particularly significant is that it is voted for by inbound tour operators and industry partners, like PD. It is recognition from the very people who work with Distinction every day, making it a true reflection of the respect they have earned within New Zealand's tourism industry.

This success is well deserved and highlights the strength of a homegrown New Zealand business that continues to champion our tourism industry. Congratulations to Geoff Thomson, Duncan Fletcher, Steven Emery and the entire Distinction Hotels team on this outstanding achievement. We're proud to have partnered with you for many years and look forward to continuing our successful relationship for many more.