BY JAMES WILKINSON

Conventions and Incentives New Zealand CEO Alan Trotter is cautiously optimistic about the upcoming Rugby World Cup as hotels begin to release thousands of rooms back into the market for sale during the tournament.

Speaking exclusively to HM magazine on camera at AIME in Melbourne, Trotter said the biggest challenge at present is getting the message out that “New Zealand is open for business”.

To view the exclusive interview, click on the image below.