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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 several consultations, including ACC levies and National Park plans. Read more here.

 

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

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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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Applications for Lightning Lab Tourism still open

Applications are still open for New Zealand’s top Accelerator, Lightning Lab Tourism, which will run from May to August 2019 out of Christchurch International Airport.

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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

We know that identifying a local government funding solution that has broad support is no easy task but it’s important that the tourism industry plays its part in solving the problem.

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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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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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