Industry News
TNZ's 'voice of the visitor strategy'
The Department of Conservation and Tourism New Zealand have joined forces to promote a range of short and day walks to international and domestic visitors.
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Member Spotlight
Zealandia wins environmental award
Wellington eco-sanctuary and visitor attraction Zealandia has won the Leadership in Communication and Education award in the 2017 Green Ribbon Awards which recognise outstanding contributions to protect and manage New Zealand's environment.
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Member Spotlight
Real Journeys giving back
The Real Journeys Cruise-for-a-Cause this year will assist Forest & Bird with predator control and help train Southland & Otago Cancer Society volunteers.
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Industry News
What fair share, Mayor?
With the Auckland Council set to proceed with the controversial commercial accommodation targeted rate, Mayor Phil Goff is saying it is all about paying a “fair share”. We agree. However, determining what a fair share is needs to be based on the facts.
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Auckland accommodation rate decision disappointing
The 1 June decision by Auckland Council to proceed with the targeted rate on commercial accommodation providers is extremely disappointing, the tourism industry says.
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Tourism boosts Mainfreight profits
Mainfreight workers are in for a bonus thanks in part to the tourism boom and immigration.
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Member Spotlight
Inzone Careers Coach
The Inzone Careers Coach is using technology to promote careers in tourism and other sectors to thousands of New Zealand students.
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Industry News
Dunedin to host TRENZ for the first time
TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, will be held in Dunedin for the first time in 2018, TIA announced today.
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Govt tourism support package a step in right direction
The Government’s new Tourism Infrastructure Fund is a step in the right direction, TIA says.
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Targeted rate still unfair
Mayor Phil Goff’s review of the Auckland targeted rate on properties providing commercial accommodation has only succeeded in making the proposal even more inequitable
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Pillow fight: ATEED boss says tourism funding base should be widened
The head of Auckland's tourism and events promotion organisation told the NZ Herald he would like to see a wider range of those in the industry fund its work beyond the accommodation sector which is facing a massive increase in rates.
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Member Spotlight
CityLife Hotel Receptionist recognised internationally
CityLife Auckland receptionist Priyanka Payal Sharma achieved equal second runner up in the global AICR World Receptionist of the Year awards at a glamorous event in Paris recently.
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Industry News
Auckland Council needs to accept facts and drop targeted rate proposal
Auckland Council’s proposed $28 million targeted rate on commercial accommodation would have massive unintended consequences for the city and must be dropped, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.
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Member Spotlight
A traveller at heart
Lauren Campbell is a Senior International Trade Consultant with the Interislander and KiwiRail. She’s enjoying a fantastic career in tourism.
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Industry News
Photo Competition winners
Congratulations to the winners of TIA's 2017 Photo Competition. Check out there amazing images. Thanks to competition supporter ServiceIQ.
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