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TIA speaks up when it counts. In consultation with members, we vigorously represent the tourism industry at all levels of government, at meetings, in submissions and through the media.

We currently want your views on National Park Management Plans. Find out more.

 

Visit our Projects Page to see some of the other priority initiatives we are working on.

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We Want Your Views

TIA regularly consults members on a wide range of issues. Watch this page for your chance to provide your views and feedback.

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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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Auckland Targeted Rate

TIA has lodged a comprehensive submission with supporting documents,vigorously opposing Auckland Council's proposed new targeted rate which unfairly targets accommodation providers and fails to take account of the economic benefits tourism brings.

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Abel Tasman Canyons Waterfall slide by Lee den Haan
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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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Chris Roberts and Lisa Bond Whalewatch Kaikoura
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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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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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Dunedin Town House
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Local Government

It is vital tourism operators have supportive local government partners who are working with them to attract visitors and manage the impact of growth.

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Totally Tourism Andy Woods
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Insight

Ensuring the tourism industry has relevant, timely insight to help drive and track progress and respond to a fast changing environment is a TIA priority.

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Social Licence

Tourism will only achieve our Tourism 2025 aspirational goal if we maintain and enhance our social licence to operate.

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