Experience

Tourism New Zealand

• India
• Technology, Information and Internet

• Business Development Manager at Tourism New Zealand (Business Events)

  • May 2023 - Present

  New Zealand’s mix of spectacular scenery, fascinating culture and modern cities makes it the perfect location for conferences and business events with a difference. Hosting a conference brings powerful opportunities for knowledge-sharing and networking, as well as building international profile and prestige. Tourism New Zealand's assistance can help you bid and win an international conference and attract leaders in your field to New Zealand, putting your talent on the world stage. Contact information: E: Wendy.Desiles@tnz.govt.nz M: +64 21 242 8722 Show less



Destination Marlborough

• New Zealand
• Travel Arrangements
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Business Development Manager

  • Mar 2020 - May 2023

  Business Events Marlborough is a business unit of Destination Marlborough that focuses on developing the region as a leading business events destination and attracting meetings, conferences and incentives to Marlborough. As Business Development Manager I am responsible for bringing more business events to the region as Marlborough continues to grow the value of business events to the visitor economy. Having previously headed up the Marlborough Convention Bureau, I am hoping to hit the ground running and look forward to reconnecting with industry colleagues. Show less



Gite de La Bouysse Haute, France - Tourism

• Tourism Business Owner

  • Apr 2018 - Jan 2020

  Set up a beautiful Gite and Chambre D'Hotes tourism business in South West France, close to the medieval town of Martel and major tourist attractions including Rocamadour, the Gouffre de Padirac, Sarlat and the Valley of the Dordogne. Built up the business to a high standard and also hosted weddings and events. Set up a beautiful Gite and Chambre D'Hotes tourism business in South West France, close to the medieval town of Martel and major tourist attractions including Rocamadour, the Gouffre de Padirac, Sarlat and the Valley of the Dordogne. Built up the business to a high standard and also hosted weddings and events.

• Trade Development Manager

  • Apr 2015 - Mar 2018

  International marketing role promoting the Marlborough region of New Zealand to major overseas markets including Australia, UK, Europe and USA. Representation of tourism businesses in the region to international markets. Worked with representatives of other Regional Tourism organisations as well as Tourism New Zealand. Involved in Tourism New Zealand sales events and training roadshows worldwide. Also managed the Marlborough Convention Bureau from 2015 to 2016, attracting conferences and events to the region. Show less



Rudby Hall

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Oct 2014

  Wendy managed the regeneration and development of the beautiful historic building Rudby Hall and it's transformation into an exclusive luxury venue available for weddings, private functions, corporate events and luxury accommodation. Wendy oversaw the opening of Rudby Hall in May 2014 and it's inaugural wedding season and established it as an exclusive luxury country house hotel and function venue unrivalled. in the area, with an emphasis on high quality facilities and a personalised service second to none. Show less



Duo Des Iles Entertainment

• Director

  • Jul 1996 - Jun 2012

  Produced, marketed and performed a Visual Speciality Act for the dynamic cruise line industry. Duo Des Iles provided high quality entertainment to major cruise lines worldwide including Cunard, The Yachts of Seabourn, Radisson Seven Seas, Orient Lines and Holland America. Also provided entertainment for corporate functions and business events. Produced, marketed and performed a Visual Speciality Act for the dynamic cruise line industry. Duo Des Iles provided high quality entertainment to major cruise lines worldwide including Cunard, The Yachts of Seabourn, Radisson Seven Seas, Orient Lines and Holland America. Also provided entertainment for corporate functions and business events.



The Portage Resort Hotel, NZ

• Conference & Functions Manager

  • Jan 2007 - Sep 2009

  Organised weddings, conferences and private functions at this exclusive resort in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand. Organised weddings, conferences and private functions at this exclusive resort in the Marlborough Sounds, New Zealand.