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Tourism is a global tourism and recreational vehicle operator specializing in commercial RV rentals, manufacturing, sales, and destination travel experiences. The company operates motorhome, campervan, and caravan rental fleets across New Zealand, Australia, the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom, alongside franchise networks in Southern Africa and Japan. Its integrated business model spans custom vehicle design and manufacturing through Action Manufacturing, retail vehicle sales networks, and popular New Zealand tourist attractions including the Waitomo Glowworm Caves and Kiwi Experience transport services. The group serves retail travelers, commercial fleets, and tourism partners globally.

Snapshot

Public AUOwnership
1984Year founded
1,001–5,000Employees
Auckland, New ZealandHead office
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Global footprint

Operations

All Locations
New Zealand
Auckland, NZ
Australia
United States
Canada
Japan
South Africa

Products and/or services of Tourism

  • RV Rentals: Operates a global network of campervan and motorhome rental brands including maui, Apollo, Britz, CanaDream, Road Bear RV, and El Monte RV across New Zealand, Australia, North America, and the United Kingdom.
  • RV Sales: Sells new and refurbished recreational vehicles, ex-rental motorhomes, and caravans through dedicated retail outlets including RV Super Centre, Apollo RV Sales, Kratzmann, Sydney RV, and CamperCo across Oceania and North America.
  • RV Design & Build: Designs and manufactures motorhomes, campervans, and caravans under established brands such as KEA, Talvor, Windsor, Coromal, and licensed Winnebago models for commercial fleet deployment and consumer sales across Australasia.
  • Commercial Manufacturing: Produces specialized commercial vehicle bodies, refrigerated transport units, emergency services vehicles, and heavy trailers through Action Manufacturing, incorporating the Fairfax, Freighter, and TransCold brands for logistics and transport operators in New Zealand.
  • Experiential Tourism: Operates eco-tourism destinations in New Zealand, including the Waitomo Glowworm Caves, Ruakuri Cave, Legendary Black Water Rafting, and Waitomo Homestead, along with the Kiwi Experience hop-on hop-off passenger bus transport network.
  • Travel Technology: Operates digital travel platforms and mapping software through TripTech and the CamperMate mobile application, delivering campground directories, navigational information, and localized travel content to road trip travelers across New Zealand and Australia.

Tourism executive team

  • Mr. Grant Gareth WebsterCEO & Executive Director
  • Mr. Ollie FarnsworthChief Financial Officer
  • Ms. Jo HilsonChief Technology Officer
  • Mr. Amir AnsariGeneral Manager of Investor Relations & Group Planning
  • Ms. Kathryn MunroChief Commercial Officer & Chief Marketing Officer
  • Ms. Catherine MeldrumChief Operating Officer - North America
  • Mr. Matthew HarveyChief Operating Officer of New Zealand
  • Mr. Steven HallDeputy Chief Financial Officer
  • Mr. Chris DevoyChief Executive Officer of Action Manufacturing
  • Mr. Nick RoachChief Operating Officer of United Kingdom