2023-24 Supplier of the Year and Crew Awards

GPT OVERALL TOUR EXPERIENCE 9.39 / 10

Our 2023 / 24 top performing hotels, attractions and crew based on traveller scores

The team at Grand Pacific Tours are delighted to congratulate the outstanding achievements of our dedicated suppliers and Crew who continue to provide wonderful holiday memories for our thousands of travellers each year.
 
"The 2023/24 touring season marked our first year of the retirement of the Classic tour series and 48 seat coaches (except for Aviation Tours). Our approach to touring had a clear focus of 'quality vs quantity' and we are delighted with the results that transpired. 

The Grand Pacific Tours "Overall Tour Experience" rating finished at 9.39 out of a possible 10 points which showcased fabulous growth over the previous season and highlighted that traveller expectations have been exceeded. It takes the contribution of all our supplier partners and the passionate efforts of our Crew to finish in this position and we thank them for their support and contribution.  

Congratulations to all the award winners for their outstanding achievement."

– Peter Harding, Managing Director, Grand Pacific Tours

SUPPLIER OF THE YEAR

BEST HOTEL:

Ultimate Small Group Touring:
The Hermitage Hotel Mt Cook
 
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring:
Distinction Christchurch Hotel

BEST HOTEL - CREW CHOICE:

Ultimate Small Group Touring:
InterContinental Wellington

Signature Mid-Size Group Touring:
Pullman Rotorua

BEST ATTRACTION:

Ultimate Small Group Touring:
Hobbiton Movie set
 
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring:
Hobbiton Movie Set

BEST OPTIONAL ACTIVITY:

Best All-Round Performance:
Te Anau Glowworm Caves

CREW RECOGNITION AWARDS

COACH CAPTAIN OF THE YEAR:

Ultimate Small Group Touring: 
Megan Forrest
 
Signature Mid-Size Group Touring: 
Alex Rollinson

TOUR LEADER OF THE YEAR:

Fully Escorted Group Touring
Krissy Higgan

COLE MARSH 'RISING STAR':

Coach Captain
John Paine 

Tour Leader
Peter Kearney