Ruapehu's tourism and visitor sector is anticipating a big jump in interest following the success of the National i-SITE Visitor Information Network Conference that took place at the Chateau Tongariro Hotel in Whakapapa Village.
More than 140 delegates from i-SITEs around NZ took part in the five-day conference that included two full days of famils where they got out-and-about around Ruapehu experiencing all the district has to offer.
Ruapehu i-SITE Manager Kim Treen said that she has had overwhelmingly positive feedback from everyone involved whether they were a delegate, sponsor, operator or hospitality provider.
"The support from local tourism and hospitality operators was fantastic who were all very keen to support the conference by making their products and experiences available and showcase the best Ruapehu has to offer," Treen said.
"Everyone I have spoken with has been "raving" about what they saw, did, ate and experienced."