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Tourism Sustainability Commitment exceeds 1000 supporters
The vision for New Zealand to have the world’s most sustainable tourism industry has reached a significant milestone. The Tourism Sustainability Commitment challenges individual businesses to operate more sustainably, and now over 1000 tourism businesses have made the pledge.
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Use GST to fund local government tourism activities
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is recommending the Government provides local government
with a 20% share of the GST paid by international visitors to help fund regional tourism
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West Coast travel and visitor updates
Last week's significant weather event resulted in some of the largest rainfall totals ever experienced on the West Coast. While there are some temporary constraints, the West Coast is open for business and there are still many opportunities for visitors to experience in the region.
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Visitors already taxed but benefits not shared
Another tax on visitors like the proposed bed tax is not the right answer to Queenstown’s growth pains, says TIA.
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Commitment to innovation and leadership recognised with Best Event Professional Award
TIA’s Director of Marketing, Partnerships and Events, Emily Byrne, has been named New Zealand’s Best Event Professional in the 2018 New Zealand Event Association Awards.
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Tourism businesses focus on value over volume
Tourism business confidence levels are strong, with operators focused on growing visitor value over volume, according to the New Zealand Tourism State of the Industry 2018 report.
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Christchurch - key messages & update for visitors
Please use these key messages from the Visitor Sector Emergency Action Group (VSEAG) to help in your communication with international audiences and visitors about Friday's terrorist attack in Christchurch.
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Entries open for 2019 NZ Hotel Industry Awards
Entries are open for prestigious awards that celebrate the achievements of the
outstanding individuals who work in New Zealand hotels.
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TRENZ bonanza for host regions
As New Zealand’s $39.1 billion tourism industry gears up for TRENZ 2019, its biggest and most influential annual showcase, host region Rotorua looks set to reap the rewards if it emulates the success of last year’s event.
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ETA details announced
Cabinet has agreed on the details for the new Electronic Travel Authority (ETA).
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TSC exceeds 800 sign-ups
TIA's Tourism Sustainability Commitment aims to see every tourism business in the country signed up by 2025, and it's just exceeded 800 members.
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Banks Peninsula penguins thriving, thanks to local farmers and tourism
A downturn in farming, and absolute determination from a group of Banks Peninsula farmers to stay afloat, was the inspiration for one of New Zealand’s most beautiful and diverse walking tracks – the Banks Track.
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Tourism industry becoming more sustainable
New Zealand’s $39 billion tourism industry became slightly more sustainable in 2018 compared to the previous year, according to a Performance Dashboard produced by Tourism Industry Aotearoa. TIA says it is a positive start but there is still a lot to be achieved.
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Time for new thinking in local and government funding
The Productivity Commission’s Local Government Funding and Financing Issues Paper has identified eight pressure points driving local government costs, including tourism. TIA has responded to the Commission’s call for submissions with a recommendation that any proposed system changes to funding and financing take a long-term approach.
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Tourism still growing but more slowly
New international visitor arrival statistics confirm the growth in New Zealand’s tourism economy is slowing after four years of exceptional growth, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.
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Domestic visitors well satisfied - survey
New Zealanders rank a tourism experience in their own country very highly, as according to new research commissioned by TIA.
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Tourism system approach welcomed in Draft Government Tourism Strategy
In its submission to MBIE, TIA welcomes the draft Government Tourism Strategy.
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Step change needed for managing national parks
New management tools and catering for the different needs and aspirations of all stakeholder groups are essential for managing our national parks, says TIA.
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Welcoming the Year of the Pig
Southern Discoveries prepares to welcome in the Year of the Pig for the China New Year.
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Government announces funding for low emission transport
Energy and Resources Minister Megan Woods has announced a record funding boost, totalling more than $11 million, towards low emission transport.
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