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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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Tourism career perception research
TIA and the People & Skills Forum partnered with Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development in a research project to understand young people’s perceptions of tourism careers.
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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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Telling the 'Tourism Story'
TIA is working on a major project for 2018-19 to better tell the 'Tourism Story'.
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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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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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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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