Recent Wins
A Powerful Voice for Tourism
A selection of recent issues where TIA has successfully advocated on behalf of the tourism industry.
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TIA Projects
Tourism Sustainability Commitment
Launched on 14 November 2017, the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment aims to see every New Zealand tourism business committed to sustainability by 2025 - our Vision is Leading the World in Sustainable Tourism.
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TIA Projects
Tourism Insight Framework
A new Tourism Insight Framework aims to drive changes so that tourism businesses and stakeholders have the quality knowledge needed to make better informed decisions and achieve better outcomes.
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Responsible Camping
TIA spearheads the Responsible Camping Forum to manage community, social and environmental issues around freedom camping. The Forum has around 30 members from the private and public sectors.
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Currently Working On
We Want Your Views
TIA regularly consults members on a wide range of issues. We currently want your feedback on several issues.
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Recent Wins
The value of water
In May 2017, the Ministry for the Environment advised it was looking into the value of natural capital for tourism use. That was one of our recommendations in our Clean Water submission and is a win for TIA.
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Immigration
We advocate strongly to Immigration New Zealand/Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment to make it easier for operators to employ and train foreign staff and also to encourage visitor visa liberalisation.
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TIA Projects
Tourism Election Manifesto
TIA's 2017 Tourism Election Manifesto highlights the industry's priorities for a sustainable future, and what we want from the Incoming Government.
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Fresh Water
Fresh water is integral to New Zealand's visitor offering. It supports many of our iconic adventure and outdoor activities, and sustains the natural landscapes that are the top reason visitors come here.
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Infrastructure & Investment
More visitor accommodation is the highest priority infrastructure needed to support the future growth of New Zealand’s booming tourism industry, according to new research carried out by Deloitte for TIA.
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Adventure Tourism Safety
We provide leadership and support to help strengthen safety across the important adventure tourism and outdoor sector. Read more.
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Currently Working On
Kaikoura Earthquake - Tourism Action Group
TIA is leading KE-TAG to guide the coordination of the industry and government tourism response to the recent earthquakes.
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Policy Positions
Air Connectivity
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Policy Positions
Domestic Tourism
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Policy Positions
Fresh Water Management
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Airbnb
TIA is working to develop a relationship with Airbnb, the peer-to-peer marketplace that has signalled its intention to expand into experiences and flight bookings,
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OTAs (Online Travel Agents)
OTAs are an issue for some of TIA’s smaller accommodation members, in particular hotels and motels.
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Policy Positions
Peer to Peer Accommodation
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Policy Positions
People & Skills
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