Summary
Tourism Holdings Limited, together with its subsidiaries, operates as a tourism company in Australia, New Zealand, and the United States. The company operates through New Zealand Rentals, Action Manufacturing, Tourism Group, Australia Rentals, and United States Rentals segments. It engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of motorhomes, campervans, caravans, and RV accessories; and other tourism related activities. The company offers its vehicles under the Maui, Britz, Mighty, Road Bear RV, Just Go, and El Monte RV brands. It also operates hop on and hop off guided buses under the Kiwi Experience name; operates Waitomo Glowworm caves, Ruakuri caves, and Aranui caves; provides water rafting in the subterranean rivers that flow through the Ruakuri cave system; and operates Waitomo Homestead, a refurbished restaurant. The company was formerly known as The Helicopter Line and changed its name to Tourism Holdings Limited in 1996. Tourism Holdings Limited was incorporated in 1984 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Tourism Holdings Rentals Limited engages in the recreational vehicle (RV) rental business in Australia. It rents motorhomes, campervans, and 4WD campers of Maui, Britz, and Mighty Campers brands. The company was incorporated in 2021 and is headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand.
History
Tourism Holdings Limited (thl) was established in 1989 when its founders, the Laws and the Estalls, combined two businesses - KEA Campers and New Zealand Motor Caravan Rentals. Since then, thl has grown to become the world's largest rental vehicle operator, operating a fleet of over 5,400 vehicles in New Zealand, Australia, Europe and the USA.
Mission
We strive to enhance the experience of every traveler through our quality products and services that meet their individual needs.
Vision
We believe in creating amazing experiences for travelers that enhance their lives, transform the industry, and make a positive difference to the world.
Key Team
Ms. Kate Meldrum (Chief People & Capability Officer)
Ms. Jo Hilson (Chief Technology Officer)
Mr. Scott Fahey M.B.A. (Chief Marketing Officer)
Mr. Grant Phillip Brady (Managing Director of Action Manufacturing LP)
Mr. Ollie Farnsworth (Chief Transformation Officer)
Mr. Gordon Hewston (Chief Operating Officer of United States)
Ms. Juhi Shareef (Chief Responsibility Officer)
Recognition and Awards
thl has been awarded numerous awards for business excellence, including the 2019 Tourism Innovator of the Year and the 2019 Air New Zealand Tourism Award. Additionally, thl has been recognised with the Qualmark Gold badge for excellence in sustainable business practices.
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