Celebrating in challenging times: V8 Trike Tours wins 2021 Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Award

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31 August 2021

Tripadvisor reviews earn V8 Trike Tours a place among travellers’ favourites in Mt Maunganui

V8 Trike Tours has announced it has been recognised as a 2021 Travellers’ Choice award winner by Tripadvisor. This achievement celebrates businesses that consistently deliver fantastic experiences to travellers around the world, having earned positive traveller reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months. As challenging as the past year was, V8 Trike Tours stood out by continuously delighting travellers, said the tourism reviews website.

V8 Trike Tours Owners Kathryn and Nigel Busbridge said they were “thrilled” to win the award which is their 4th TripAdvisor award in five years of operation.

“This award comes through determination, dedication and hard work from the whole team at V8 Trike Tours over the years”, says Nigel.

“For us to know that our customers continue to love the V8 Trike Tours unique experience is awesome,” says Kathryn. “We are thrilled that they share our experience via photos, social media and feedback to organisations worldwide.”

Tāpoi Te Moananui ā Toi | Tourism Bay of Plenty General Manager Oscar Nathan congratulated the Busbridges on their achievement, “It is a testament to their hard work creating a fun and memorable experience for visitors of all ages to Mount Maunganui and Tauranga,” says Oscar.

“While it’s not been an easy year, V8 Trike Tours has shown its resilience as a stellar business and their commitment to adapting to the current environment. We are lucky in this region to have such operators who are constantly pushing for excellence.

“I would also like to acknowledge all the other winners who are all highly deserving of the Traveller’s Choice awards. They reflect our Place DNA and its enduring appeal – from Ocean and Beaches to Horticultural Provenance.”

Tripadvisor Chief Commercial Officer Kanika Soni echoed those comments and acknowledged all the winners of the 2021 Travellers’ Choice Awards. “I know the past year has been extremely challenging for tourism businesses. What has impressed me is how

businesses adapted to these challenges, implementing new cleanliness measures, adding social distancing guidelines, and utilising technology to prioritise guest safety,” she says.

“The Travellers’ Choice Awards highlight the places that are consistently excellent - delivering quality experiences time and time again even while navigating changing customer expectations and new ways of working. Based on a full year of reviews from customers, this award speaks to the great service and experience you provided guests during a pandemic,” says Kanika.

Other Te Moananui ā Toi | Coastal Bay of Plenty tourism operators and attractions that received Traveller’s Choice awards are:

MOUNT MAUNGANUI

  • Mount Hot Pools

  • Hibiscus Surf School

  • Mount Maunganui Main Beach
     
  • Mount Maunganui Base Track

  • Mount Maunganui Summit Track

ŌHOPE

  • Ōhope Beach


TAURANGA

  • The Aviator Experience

WHAKATĀNE 

  • Julians Berry Farm & Café
  • Awakeri Rail Adventures.


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