In this episode of the Tourism Chat Show, host Michelle Caldwell introduces listeners to Thomas Orr from Helisika  and Paul Chaplow from Whanganui and Partners, who are attending the tourism event TRENZ for the first time. The episode focuses on their companies' backgrounds, their motivation for participating in TRENZ, and their preparation strategies. Thomas Orr discusses Helisika's approach to showcasing their helicopter-based adventure services and their hopes for gaining exposure. Paul Chaplow shares Whanganui and Partners' goals to present their region's offerings, focusing on arts, heritage, and their aspiration to attract more international visitors. Both guests discuss their expectations and the long-term relationship-building purpose of attending TRENZ. 00:00 Unlocking the Secrets of Inbound Tourism Operators   00:29 Welcome to the Tourism Chat Show: TRENZ Unpacked   02:41 First-Time Exhibitors at Trends: Helisika's Journey   04:38 Exploring the New Frontier: Kaimanawa Alpine Adventures   06:58 Preparing for Trends: Strategies and Expectations   08:20 Sharing the Spotlight: The Benefits of Collaboration   11:42 A Fresh Perspective: Whanganui and Partners at TRENZ   17:37 Setting the Stage for Success at TRENZ    This podcast has been produced with the support of Tourism Industry Aotearoa - the hosts and organisers of TRENZ.  _______________________________ Powered by https://www.destinatenz.com  If you, or someone you work with has a great tourism story to share, and would like to come onto the show, please get in touch! This is an independent podcast by tourism strategist Michelle Caldwell. We are absolutely dedicated to bringing you the best tourism business stories and sharing marketing tips and strategies to your ears each week! The best way you can support The Tourism Chat Show is by subscribing, leaving a (rave!) review, (five star!) rating and spreading the word on social media with your friends, family, and colleagues- we love you for that! 🥰 Today's Guest: Thomas Orr - https://www.helisika.co.nz/ Paul Chaplow - https://discoverwhanganui.nz/  Resources and Links to connect with us: Love the show? You can support us by buying a coffee ☕️ here — https://www.buymeacoffee.com/DestinateNZ Say hi to us on social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetourismchatshow Michelle Caldwell LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michellekcaldwell/ Website: www.destinatenz.com If you'd like to advertise or feature on the show, please check out our media kit - https://www.destinatenz.com/podcast