Who we are

The Host-Tech Queenstown Lakes cluster brings together a range of organisations across hospitality and tourism technology. Our collective mission is to harness the power of technology to solve real industry challenges, drive innovation and accelerate the economic diversification of Queenstown Lakes.

By working together, we are creating global opportunities for businesses and building a resilient local economy that provides national benefits.

Meet the Team

  • Digital food safety tool for hospitality businesses.

    Chomp

  • Photo and video capture for tourism businesses.

    Epic Shot

  • Connecting food lovers to restaurants for their first table of the night.

    First Table

  • All your hospitality business operations in one place.

    Loaded

  • Complete tourism business management platform.

    Ibis

  • Innovative media capture experiences and personalised content systems.

    Magic Memories

  • Itinerary management platform which allows visitors to explore, curate and book travel itineraries instantly.

    Planit

  • Technology that ensures safety compliance and operational efficiency.

    Rapid Report

  • Enabling guests to sign-up, earn, and redeem rewards directly on the payment terminal

    Venu

Supporters

ecosystem

who we are

Host-tech is a collaborative initiative led by the Queenstown Lakes District Council’s Economic Futures Team. Together, we are driving the integration of technology into the tourism and hospitality sectors as part of the district’s broader economic diversification plan. Our goal is to foster innovation, support local businesses, and build a sustainable tech ecosystem that strengthens the future of Queenstown Lakes.

  • Economic Futures Team

    The Economic Futures team works closely with local businesses and industry experts to execute the economic diversification plan. It has been created, with local communities and businesses, for future generations. For more detailed information on the keystone project, strategic pillars, objectives, and projects proposed please check out more about what we do here.

  • Cluster Lead

    Brad's here to support businesses and tech innovators within the tourism and hospitality sectors.

    If you’re interested in learning more about the platform, collaborating, or getting involved in our events and initiatives, feel free to get in touch: hello@host-tech.org