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Tourism Infrastructure Fund applications open
MBIE has opened the second round of applications for the Tourism Infrastructure Fund.
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Entries open for 2018 Hotel Awards
Entries for the prestigious New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards 2018 are now open.
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From Glampers to Steampunk – new products on show at TRENZ 2018
A Steampunk museum, an innovative camping option, an adventure business founded to grow the confidence of urbanites in the outdoors, and an all-in-one 3D Trick Art Gallery are among the 49 new tourism products that will be on show at TRENZ 2018.
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New seasonal job website launched
The government has created a new website specifically designed for seasonal job vacancies.
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Employment law changes
The Government has announced a new Bill that will amend the Employment Relations Act 2000. We want your feedback by 21 March 2018.
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Enough taxes already!
In this world, nothing can be said to be certain, except death and taxes.” That was Benjamin Franklin’s view over 200 years ago and it still rings true. But could taxes be a slow death for the New Zealand tourism industry? Read more in this New Zealand Herald opinion piece by TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts.
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Travel insurance offer
TIA has partnered with Chubb Insurance and JLT to bring members, friends and families comprehensive, flexible and affordable travel insurance.
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Tourism industry aims for sustainability
TIA has launched the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment, establishing eight Goals for the tourism industry to attain by 2025. Individual businesses are being invited to adopt 14 Commitments designed to support the industry to reach the Goals.
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Tourism students given financial boost
Three Kiwi school-leavers planning a career in tourism each got a $2500 financial boost today as the recipients of the 2018 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust (TINZT) Academic Scholarships.
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Brief to the Minister of Tourism
In its Brief to new Tourism Minister Kelvin Davis, TIA points out that tourism is New Zealand’s fastest growing economic contributor, as well as its biggest industry, biggest employer and biggest export sector.
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Tourism stays on the front bench
New Zealand’s $35 billion tourism industry is pleased that Labour Deputy Leader Kelvin Davis will take the tourism portfolio in the incoming Government.
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Kiwi students encouraged to pursue hotel career
An initiative introduced this year by the New Zealand School of Tourism and TIA has encouraged almost 100 Kiwi high school students to consider a career in the hotel sector.
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Fuel crisis coming to an end
Good news for the tourism, aviation and trade sectors today with the temporary fuel disruption in Auckland coming to an end this weekend, reports Auckland Airport.
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Note from the TIA Chair
Tourism has traditionally been cyclical and the forces impacting on it are often out of our control. But your Board believes that we should be taking the opportunity during good times to develop strategies that ensure we look after our economic future and the resources we use to operate.
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Amazing NZ Tourism Award Winners
Haka Tourism Group and its entrepreneurial leader Ryan Sanders scooped four 2017 New Zealand Tourism Awards at the 7 September gala dinner in Christchurch attended by more than 350 industry leaders. Read all about them and our other fantastic winners.
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Working on our water
It has always been recognised as one of the world’s most precious commodities. It has been described by eminent scientists and others as the most pressing resource issue of our age. New Zealand has an abundance of it, most of the time. Therefore, it is only right that we are now as a nation having a proper debate about it, and how we best manage it, writes TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts.
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Access Westpac banking benefits
Westpac's long partnership with TIA to support the growth of New Zealand's tourism industry provides our members with a range of special deals, aimed at giving you more value across your business, merchant and personal banking needs.
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JLT's employee benefits - special offer
TIA has partnered with JLT to provide our members with direct access to a wide range of Employee Benefits services and solutions.
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Discussing Tourism around the country
Tourism businesses around New Zealand are being invited to discuss the big challenges and opportunities facing them and their region at a series of events organised by TIA.
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Note from the TIA Chair
Following our June TIA Board meeting, I’m happy to report that your association is in a healthy and positive state – much like the industry it supports!
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