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:
Click 'Add a new business"
Select the correct  Business Type⁠ 
Enter business details, including logo and contact information
Link your Social Media accounts and/or  Trip Advisor⁠  rating (optional)
Review your Business Profile and submit it for approval
Moderation can take up to 7 days




Detailed Instructions


Step 1: Click the ‘Add a 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 600x1 pixels

Step 5: Enter your NZBN number (optional)
See  NZBN Support⁠ for more information

Step 6: Enter your business address.
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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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.

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.


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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


Question
Answer
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@tnz.govt.nz .
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 email  register@tnz.govt.nz. 
How do I find my TripAdvisor ID?
See our guide  ⚪⁠⁠Linking to TripAdvisor⁠ .



Can't find the information you need? Email us at  register@newzealand.com