Creating a Business Profile
What is a Business Profile?
Once you have created an account for the Tourism Business Database , you can create a Business Profile. The Business Profile is the umbrella under which your individual Product Listings and Travel Deals sit. It has information about your business including, business name, business logo, social media links and contact information.
How to create a Business Profile
Summary
To create a business profile in the Tourism Business Database:
.1Click 'Add a new business"
.3Enter business details, including logo and contact information
.5Review your Business Profile and submit it for approval
.6Moderation can take up to 7 days
Detailed Instructions
Step 1: Click the ‘New business’ button
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Step 2: Enter the name of your business
Step 3: Select the correct business type
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There are three business types accepted into the Tourism Business Database:
New Zealand Based Operator:
Accommodation, activity, transport or multi-day tour and package products or services based in Aotearoa New Zealand.
Travel Seller:
Travel Agency or an Airline offering travel to Aotearoa New Zealand.
Visitor Information Service:
On-the-ground visitor information services open to the public.
Step 4: Upload your business logo
- One file only
- 128 MB limit
- Allowed types:
png, jpg, jpeg - Images must be larger than 600 pixels wide
Step 5: Enter your NZBN number (optional)
Step 6: Find your business address using the search bar
- If you have selected New Zealand Based Operator as your business type, you will need to enter a New Zealand address
- Check your map location. It is important that you make sure your location is accurate on the map. Use the map to make minor adjustments if required. Do this by clicking and dragging on the red marker
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Check your location details are correct. If you can't find your city in the Region &City/Town dropdown, select the nearest available.
Step 7: Enter your business contact details
If you're adding an Online booking URL, please make sure it links directly to the booking engine or booking section of your website.
- Phone numbers must be entered in international format i.e., include the +64
- Web addresses should include the full URL, including the Https:// at the beginning
Step 8: Enter links to your social media accounts (optional)
Step 9: Link your TripAdvisor ratings to your Business Profile (optional)
Visitors to newzealand.com can sort Product Listings by TripAdvisor rating . Your ranking and review number will change as TripAdvisor updates.
Step 10: Review your content, and when you’re ready click ‘Submit for Approval’ or choose 'Safe Draft' to complete at a later date.
Your business profile will be sent for moderation.
This typically takes 5-7 days, and you will contacted if we require clarification.
Next Step
Once your Business Profile has been approved, you can create individual Product Listings.
Creating a Product Listing
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I gain access to an existing Business Profile?
If your business already has an account in the Tourism Business Database, and you would like access to it, please create a new user account, and then contact the Tourism Business Database Specialist on register@newzealand.com
How do I delete my Business Logo?
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What should I do if my business doesn't operate from a set physical address?
Please enter a pick-up point or the best point of reference for visitors as your map location.
What should I do if I can't find my town/city in the location tool?
Select the nearest city/town available or