Academy for Travel FACTS 2025
Queenstown Tech Innovation Economic Diversification

Rethinking Destinations

FACTS 2025 · 25 November 2025

Roger Sharpe discusses the transformation of Queenstown into a tech hub, aiming to diversify its economy beyond tourism. He shares insights on building a tech community, the impact of COVID-19, and the strategic partnerships and plans in place to achieve a billion-dollar tech sector.

""Queenstown aims to lead the way in tech innovation, transforming from a tourism hub to a tech powerhouse.""
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