Founded in 1973, the company's depth of experience together with its commitment to provide the best possible in quality service and product development has earned it a solid reputation throughout the Pacific Rim and beyond. And because General Travel New Zealand is privately owned and operated, its principals bring a truly "hands-on" approach to their business.

They have a personal and direct interest in meeting, and even exceeding, the expectations of individual travellers and groups of visitors from markets including North America, Australia, Japan, Asia, Europe, South Africa, India and South America.

The company's staff is widely experienced and dedicated to ensuring clients are more than satisfied with every aspect of its service.

Specialist divisions, employing highly-skilled, multi-lingual staff with intimate knowledge of New Zealand, cater for the range of widely differing needs of the company's diverse visitor markets.

General Travel New Zealand is affiliated to recognised tour operator and travel associations throughout the Pacific Rim and is a member of the General Travel Group of companies which operates in the region, actively promoting travel to the South Pacific.

Kiwiway brings together much of General Travel's FIT package range, under the Kiwiway branding.

The Directors

Peter J Black, MNZITT
Chairman & Managing Director

Founder, Chairman and Managing Director of General Travel New Zealand, Peter Black, has always based the development of his businesses on two concepts; to provide innovative quality services and products, and to meet the needs of customers efficiently, competitively and professionally.

One of New Zealand's travel industry pioneers, he commenced his career in 1964 and founded General Travel New Zealand and its subsidaries nine years later.

In 1980, Peter established World Interline Tours New Zealand to service the specific holiday requirements of New Zealand airline and travel industry personnel.

And more recently in 1990, he launched General Travel Marketing which represents the business interests of international tourism principals in New Zealand.

He is a Member of the New Zealand Institute of Travel and Tourism, a past executive member of the Inbound Tour Operators Council of New Zealand and was formerly a founding Director of Pacifica Inns and Lodges (Motor Lodges of New Zealand).

In 2000, Peter was instrumental in establishing the Kiwiway brand which has been introduced to all major international markets, and today offers excellence to a wide range of product, enjoyed by thousands of visitors to New Zealand.

Email: peter.black@gt.co.nz

John Sng
Executive Director

John Sng, Executive Director, joined General Travel in 2001 and has since become a shareholder in the company.

John's considerable experience with Asian markets, and especially his previous involvement with a large hotel chain, as Director of Business Development for Asia, is a welcome addition to the company.

New Zealand is an attractive and favoured destination for the Asian markets. John, supported by an experienced team of managers and consultants, is responsible for maintaining the company's high standards and service to these important markets.

Email: john.sng@gt.co.nz
 

Address Details

Street Address
2nd Floor
143 Nelson Street
Auckland
New Zealand

Postal Address
PO Box 3981
Auckland
New Zealand

Other Contacts

Directors

Company Secretary
Russell Toplis

Manager, Finance and Administration

Bankers
Westpac Banking Corporation
79 Queen St, Auckland, New Zealand
Account:  030252-0433697-02

Swift code: WPACNZ 2W

Memberships & Affiliations