Travel is back!

July 22, 2025

Travel is back!

After two years of being grounded, we’re fizzing about the news that MIQ free travel will soon be back for fully vaccinated Kiwis! We’ve been overwhelmed by Kiwis wanting to reconnect and make up for lost travel time with amazing holidays.

Given much of the world are already travelling, we’re seeing many of our favourite experiences and destinations filling up fast, so even if you’re not planning to travel until 2023, it’s definitely not too early to start booking your travel plans now

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The exciting news from last week's announcement is:
- From 28 February 2022 fully vaccinated NZ citizens and residents will soon be saying G’Day Australia, and can return home to self-isolate without any MIQ requirement.

- And from 14 March 2022 fully vaccinated NZ citizens and residents can return home to self-isolate from anywhere in the world without the need to MIQ!

We know there’s a lot to get your head around, so if your wanderlust has been re-ignited the best place to start planning your travel is with our highly experienced team. With their treasure trove of knowledge, we can answer all your questions on what you need to do, where to go, when to book, what Covid-related travel insurance is available and more questions than you’d even know to ask!

And we’ll be with you every step of the way, so you can plan, book and travel with absolute confidence. But don’t take our word for it - find out why other travellers trust the House of Experience with their precious holiday plans – view our video here.

Give us a call, email or come instore, we’d love to help plan your dream holiday – it's better together.

Ready, set, go - the world is waiting… for you!

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Coach, Local Team

“David, It is always a pleasure to work you and your team from HOT Events.The professionalism starts right from the Brief stage with detailed, clear requests that display a thorough understanding of your clients’ needs. Your staff are always friendly (even under pressure!) and courteous. Our on island conventions team also enjoy a successful working partnership with the HOT team due to their exceptional pre-event planning, organisation and ability to adapt to clients needs as required. At all times, they have treated our team and respect and a high level of professionalism. They are a pleasure to deal with at all levels within our organisation.”

Business Events Manager

Queensland

“It is my pleasure to work with HOT Events. Having been in the industry for many years, it is always comforting to know you are dealing with a reputable organisation. As the primary organisers of one of Queenstown’s biggest annual event, the efficient running, open communication and can do attitude displayed by the team is second to none. I have no hesitation in recommending Dave and the team to coordinate any event, regardless of size and complexity, as I know it will be carried out in a professional manner.”

Area General Manager

New Zealand

“As someone who is not, and will never be, an event manager you had to walk me through the process, and I appreciate your patience. David said the Friday activities (for example) were the single best day he had ever had on one of these staff incentive weekends, and he has seen a few.”

Corporate Conference Client

Corporate Client

"I have worked with Vic and Dave and the team from HOT for over 15 years, not only as a guest on media incentive trips but I also have them arranging our annual franchise conference and corporate travel. There is no other company that I would trust in delivering our conference wherever in the world we may choose. When we travel with the team on their trips, they know all our specific requirements from seating on the aircraft, to making sure there is a fishing boat for us and cold beer. Vic is great fun and always professional being available all hours for anything that may arise."

Client for 15+ years

Client

“The HOT Events team is exceptional. Their in-depth understanding of venues enables us to work collectively to create spectacular events. Their dedication to their clients shows with their attention to detail over all aspects of the event. Their personal yet professional approach is inspiring and they are a delight to work with”

Conference Sales Manager

Queensland

”Every year you and your team provide a seamless overseas trip for us, filled with enough activity and relaxation to satisfy the busiest and laziest client – we’ve never been disappointed.”

Incentive Client

Client

“You truly do a tremendous job and it doesn’t go unnoticed by the team and clients. Everyone appreciated the huge amount of work you put in to make everything run smoothly and on time, and the attention to detail and care you pay to every aspect. The clients and staff were raving about you and HOT Events. You’re a superstar!”

10+ years client

Client

“You really excelled yourself with the choice of events and venues – they were all fantastic. And of course, because it’s you guys, we were all looked after superbly well.”

Queenstown Client Incentive

Queenstown

“You guys rock! Thank you so much for an outstanding weekend in Queenstown, The communication, the events, the app, the functions, the people…..oh and did I mention the functions were frigging amazing!! Words don’t describe the events. Thank you so much for making it so special.”

Queenstown Client Incentive

Queenstown

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