AJ Hackett Bungy scores Golden Backpack
Monday 16 November 2009, 3:45PM
By Bungy New Zealand Group
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Queenstown’s AJ Hackett Bungy has won a coveted ‘golden backpack’ after being voted Best Tour/Activity in New Zealand.
The Golden Backpack Awards, run by leading backpacker publisher TNT Magazine, are Australia and New Zealand’s only dedicated awards for the independent travel sector.
Each year more than 30 companies are recognised for their outstanding customer service in both state and national categories. The awards are voted on by consumers via a national campaign in TNT Magazine and online.
AJ Hackett Bungy Queenstown Sales Manager Hadyn Fitzpatrick was in Sydney to receive the award which was presented at a gala dinner at the 14th annual Adventure and Backpacker Industry Conference.
It is the first time the company has won a Golden Backpack. The award, a glass plaque, will take pride of place in Queenstown’s Bungy HQ.
Bungy New Zealand CEO Michelle Trapski says she’s delighted with her team and their achievement.
“We’ve worked really hard to get here and are delighted to receive such a strong endorsement from the backpacker market.
“The fact that it’s voted on by our customers makes it all the more important to us because it’s demonstrating our high levels of customer service and experience.”
Other finalists in the Best Tour/Activity in New Zealand category were: NZSki, Shotover Canyon Swing, NZONE Skydive, Franz Josef Glacier Guides, and Taupo Tandem Skydive.
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More about Bungy New Zealand
Bungy New Zealand, owner of AJ Hackett Bungy, prides itself on being a world leader in personal challenge and adventure tourism.
AJ Hackett Bungy is a sustainable tourism operation that has been in business since 1988. Recognised as experts in fun and adventure, the culture of the business is one of safety, entertainment, innovation, humour and respect.
Through the world-renowned brand AJ Hackett Bungy, Bungy jumping has become a New Zealand icon and exemplifies all things ‘Kiwi’.
Co-founder of AJ Hackett Bungy, Henry van Asch, accomplished a decade of success in New Zealand adventure tourism with business partner AJ Hackett before founding Bungy New Zealand in 1997.
The Bungy New Zealand Group includes AJ Hackett Bungy, the Original Kawarau Bridge Bungy, Nevis Highwire Bungy, Ledge Bungy, Ledge Sky Swing, Auckland Bungy and Auckland Bridge Climb.