Welcome to Skål Te Tauihu – representing the beautiful top of the South Island, including Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough and the surrounding regions.
Our club unites tourism professionals from across this diverse and dynamic region, creating a welcoming community where connection, collaboration, and camaraderie flourish. We are committed to fostering sustainable tourism practices and supporting regional development, ensuring the growth of a resilient and responsible visitor economy.
At Skål Te Tauihu, members enjoy a supportive environment to share insights, exchange ideas and build meaningful networks. Whether you work in accommodation, hospitality, travel services, or regional promotion, you will find a platform here to strengthen your business relationships while embodying the Skål spirit of friendship through business.
Whether you’re based locally or connected to this vibrant region through the wider tourism industry, we invite you to join Skål Te Tauihu and be part of a passionate community dedicated to nurturing both professional success and the natural beauty of our whenua.
Connect with Skål Te Tauihu
(Nelson, Tasman, Marlborough regions)
Committee Members
President
Craig Boodee (Visitor Destination Manager | Nelson Regional Development Agency)
Treasurer
Chris McGeown (CEO | Hamish Fletcher Lawyers)
Secretary
Ian Greenslade (Sales and Marketing Director | Oceania Coachlines)
Committee member | Communications
Gisela Purcell (Sustainability and Member Advocate | Tourism Industry Aotearoa)
Committee member | Membership
Dorothy Reilly (Sales Representative | Visitorpoint)
Committee member | Events
Julia Mak (Marketing and Events Co-ordinator at Tahuna Beach Holiday Park) and Bernadette Whitaker (Director at The Gentle Cycling Company)
Committee member | Sustainability
Gisela Purcell (Sustainability and Member Advocate | Tourism Industry Aotearoa)
Past President
Gisela Purcell (Sustainability and Member Advocate | Tourism Industry Aotearoa)