Kiwi Link Japan and Korea 2026 provides a unique opportunity for representatives of the New Zealand tourism industry to educate and establish business relationships with key travel sellers from Japan and Korea. The events will include pre-scheduled meetings with travel sellers and networking opportunities at official event functions.

Event Prospectus & Application Form

• Event Prospectus* - Click here to open the Event Prospectus(opens in new window)
• Application Form - Click here to open the Application Form(opens in new window) 

*Note: If you would like a Word version of the prospectus, please email us.

Key dates

• Prospectus uploaded - 24 April 2026
• Applications open - 11 May 2026
• Applications close - 25 May 2026
• New Zealand delegation confirmed - 8 June 2026
• Kiwi Link Japan - 7–8 September 2026 
• Kiwi Link Korea - 9–11 September 2026*

*Note: Dates for Kiwi Link Korea are provisional. If fewer than 25 Sellers apply, the event will conclude on 10 September, with the second day removed. This will be confirmed once submission outcomes are finalised.

Reading

• Tourism New Zealand Event Code of Professional Conduct(opens in new window)
• Tourism New Zealand Event Terms and Conditions(opens in new window)

For more details

• Pepper Buchanan, Events and Experience Specialist - New Zealand: events@tnz.govt.nz(opens in new window)
• Ryosuke Iijima, Trade Marketing Executive - Tokyo, Japan: ryosuke.iijima@tnz.govt.nz(opens in new window)
• Sora Jang, Trade Marketing Manager - Seoul, Korea: sora.jang@tnz.govt.nz(opens in new window)