Bespoke DMC & Incentive Travel 
Across New Zealand.

Yellow kiwi crossing road sign beside a scenic rural highway with mountains in the background in New Zealand.

New Zealand’s Destination Management Company 
Bespoke MICE & Incentive Programmes

When you send a group to New Zealand, you need one accountable partner who owns the outcome from wheels-down to wheels-up. Not a brokered stack of suppliers, not a global franchise wearing a local logo, not a junior account executive forwarding emails. A senior operator on the ground who knows the country, the venues, the suppliers and the landscape personally.

KnotArt is a Tourism New Zealand Business Events recognised destination management company (DMC), designing and delivering inbound MICE and incentive programmes for international PCOs, incentive houses and corporate groups. Full-service ground handling — incentive programme design, pre- and post-conference tours, excursion days, welcome functions, gala dinners, transfers and bespoke group experiences across Aotearoa: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Rotorua, the Bay of Islands and everywhere in between.

With venue-side, supplier-side, and client-side experience.
We understand every perspective of the inbound MICE journey.

What We Deliver
Every Detail - Tied Together 

A great incentive programme does more than reward — it reconnects people, motivates them, and leaves them genuinely changed by the experience. We design bespoke New Zealand incentive itineraries from the ground up, built around your group's culture, your objectives, and the moments that will matter most when people look back on the trip years later.

- Objectives-led incentive programme development
- Bespoke itinerary design and experience sequencing
- Themed experiences and creative concept development
- Cultural immersion and authentic New Zealand integration
- Adventure, wellness and activity programme curation
- Fine dining, private venue and exclusive experience sourcing
- Team building and connection programme design
- Full programme documentation and client presentation

Extend the value of your conference with curated New Zealand touring experiences your delegates will still be talking about long after the sessions end. We design and deliver pre and post-conference touring programmes that show Aotearoa at its best — wine regions, cultural encounters, adventure, Māori heritage experiences, and the quieter places most visitors never get to see.

- Pre and post-conference tour concept and design
- Itinerary development and experience sequencing
- Wine region, cultural and heritage experience sourcing
- Adventure and nature experience curation
- Private touring and exclusive access arrangement
- Ground logistics and transport coordination
- On-site touring guide and host management
- Group size and budget-appropriate programme design

First impressions and final farewells are the moments your group actually carries home. We design and deliver welcome functions and gala dinners that feel unmistakably New Zealand — iconic venues, cultural performances, exceptional dining and entertainment that leaves your guests in no doubt they've experienced something special.

- Welcome function concept and experience design
- Iconic and exclusive New Zealand venue sourcing
- Cultural performance and entertainment curation
- Fine dining, beverage and menu development
- Theming, décor, lighting and atmosphere design
- AV, staging and full production management
- Run-of-show planning and on-site direction
- Gala dinner and farewell function management

From the moment your group lands in New Zealand, we take care of everything on the ground. Transfers, coaches, domestic connections, ferry crossings, specialist vehicle coordination — we manage the lot, so your group flows seamlessly from arrival to departure without a single moment of confusion or delay.

- Airport meet, greet and arrival transfer coordination
- Coach and group ground transport programming
- Domestic travel coordination between New Zealand destinations
- Ferry crossing and inter-island logistics management
- Specialist and luxury vehicle sourcing and management
- Luggage management and porterage coordination
- Driver briefing, route planning and contingency management
- Real-time on-the-ground transport support throughout

The right accommodation sets the tone for the whole programme. We manage hotel sourcing, rate negotiation, room block management and group booking coordination across New Zealand — from boutique lodges right through to major city hotels. We bring hands-on experience running large-scale accommodation programmes for major international groups.

- Hotel and lodge sourcing nationwide
- Rate negotiation and contract management
- Room block allocation and rooming list management
- Attrition management and booking coordination
- VIP and special requirement accommodation management
- Trusted supplier network across all of New Zealand
- Activity, attraction and experience supplier curation
- Supplier briefing, management and quality control

International buyers increasingly want their New Zealand programme to reflect genuine values — not just great scenery. As a Tiaki Promise signatory and Sustainable Tourism New Zealand member, we design incentive and DMC programmes that weave in authentic Māori cultural experiences, responsible tourism practices, and meaningful CSR and give-back moments — alongside the extraordinary landscapes your group came here for in the first place.

- Authentic Māori cultural experience sourcing and integration
- Tikanga-led storytelling, performance and encounter design
- Tiaki Promise and sustainable tourism practice integration
- Low-impact and carbon-aware programme design
- Local and regional supplier prioritisation
- Community and conservation give-back experience design
- CSR activity and volunteer programme coordination
- Locally made gifting, mementos and values-aligned souvenirs

Or Cherry-pick

Engage KnotArt for the full programme,
or
Scope us for a single component.
Whatever you actually need. 

Performers taking part in a Māori cultural evening experience in a forest setting in Rotorua, New Zealand.

Why International Buyers 
Choose KnotArt

• NZ-based with deep local knowledge — not a global franchise

• Nationwide coverage, from top of the north to the bottom of the south and everywhere between

• Tiaki Promise & sustainable tourism signatory

• Recognised by industry bodies: BEIA, NZEA, TIA, PCOA, Tiaki, TourismNZ

• One point of contact. One team. Complete experience. 

What Our Clients Say

Damien delivered an incredible trip for our group in November, with every detail handled from start to finish. The highlight was an unforgettable all-inclusive experience at Eden Park for Metallica’s sold-out show - a standout moment that made the whole trip even more special. We still don’t know how he pulled it all off for us, but he did.

Ian & Les

PLAN YOUR NZ PROGRAMME.

LET'S TALK

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Everything
You Need to Know

A destination management company (DMC) in New Zealand is a local firm that provides the knowledge, expertise and on-the-ground resource to design and deliver incentive travel programmes, group experiences and MICE itineraries for inbound corporate and international groups. We're a Wellington-based, TNZ-recognised DMC working right across New Zealand.

Tourism New Zealand's Business Events unit maintains a register of recognised DMCs — that's a good place to start. We're a TNZ-recognised DMC and a member of BEIA, NZEA, TIA and PCOA, which makes us one of the most accredited DMCs operating in Aotearoa New Zealand.

We design and deliver complete incentive travel programmes, pre and post-conference tours, welcome and gala functions, transport logistics, accommodation management and curated group experiences across New Zealand from the top of the North Islands to the bottom of the South Island and everywhere in between.

New Zealand consistently sits near the top of the world's incentive destination rankings — and for good reason. The dramatic landscapes, authentic Māori culture, adventure experiences, seriously good food and wine, and our reputation for safety and quality make it a genuinely aspirational reward for high-performing teams and valued clients.

We work as the on-the-ground New Zealand partner for international incentive houses, travel management companies and PCOs. We handle all the in-destination logistics — accommodation, transport, experiences, event delivery — so your team can stay focused on the delegate relationship while we take care of everything on the ground here.

MICE stands for Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions — a major slice of business tourism. We operate across all four pillars as a Wellington-based DMC and event management company, working alongside Tourism New Zealand and BEIA to attract and deliver high-value international MICE business to Aotearoa New Zealand.

Proudly Recognised By

BEIA - KnotArt recognised member
NZEA - KnotArt recognised member
PCOA - KnotArt recognised member
TNZ - KnotArt recognised member
tiaki - KnotArt recognised member
TIA - KnotArt recognised member
Sustainable Tourism NZ - KnotArt recognised member
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