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We Want Your Views
TIA regularly consults members on a wide range of issues. We currently want your feedback on several issues, including the Productivity Commission's review of local government funding, Airbnb rating arrangements and national park management plans.
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Funding and Investment
As the infrastructure needed to support tourism and who should pay for it continues to be debated at the local and national levels, TIA will endeavour to identify a new regional funding model that is fair and equitable, in the best overall interests of the tourism industry, the communities in which we operate and for New Zealand as a whole.
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Aircraft access to conservation land
For many of our visitors, aircraft access is the only way to directly connect to the beauty of our national parks, particularly our snow and glaciated areas. TIA advocates for sustainable aircraft access to public conservation land.
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Auckland Targeted Rate
TIA is continuing to vigorously oppose an Auckland Council targeted rate on commercial accommodation providers.
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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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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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