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Government announces workforce relief
Relief for temporary migrants, employers and New Zealanders who need work.
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Govt tourism funding to help regional recovery
Eligible tourism businesses need to act quickly to seek assistance from the Government’s Strategic Tourism Assets Protection Programme.
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Tourism Support Package
In the May 2020 Budget, the Government announced a $400m tourism package to support the industry recover from the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Guidelines for Level 2
Guidelines and resources for tourism operators at Level 2.
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Tripadvisor supports customers with new features
To support hotel and restaurant owners during this time, Tripadvisor has created some additional features.
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TIA's Discussing Tourism webinar series
A series of webinars to support the industry.
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COVID-19 – Wage subsidy FAQs
FAQs on the Government's wage subsidy scheme.
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COVID-19 – Workforce and opportunities
Opportunities and support for tourism workers.
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COVID-19 – Data and insight
What the tourism data is telling us.
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COVID-19 – TIA actions
How TIA is responding to the current crisis.
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COVID-19 – Advice and support
Advice for travellers and operators.
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Tourism award in the bag for young entrepreneurs
Timaru students who launched a reusable bag to encourage responsible camping have taken home the first ever YES National Excellence Tourism Award.
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The voice of our future generation offers Tiaki Promise
Tiaki – Care for New Zealand is a commitment to protect and preserve Aotearoa for future generations. The voice of our future generation – Kiwi kids – feature in the latest Tiaki campaign.
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Hotel management students receive boost from industry
The inaugural winners of the New Zealand Hotel Industry Scholarships have been announced. The scholarships were on offer to young New Zealanders entering their final year of degree study in hotel management.
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Seasonal labour job matching site
Last year TIA supported the Ministry of Social Development and Joy Business Academy to create Work the Seasons, a job-matching website for seasonal workers and employers. The website has had a refresh ahead of the new season.
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Top tourism businesses named as Awards finalists
Established tourism operators will go head to head with newer businesses in this year’s New Zealand Tourism Awards. The finalists for the most prestigious awards in New Zealand’s $39.1 billion tourism industry have been announced.
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Tourism students awarded $4500 scholarships
Two tertiary students have each received a $4500 boost to help them complete their final year of study and prepare for their prospective careers in the tourism industry.
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Multi-million-dollar funding boost to encourage more Kiwis to go with tourism
The Government is awarding $5.2 million from the new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to help promote and attract talent into the visitor economy through the expansion of the Go with Tourism initiative.
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Tourism industry disappointed at bed tax proposal
TIA agrees that local authorities need a helping hand to support the growth of tourism, but is disappointed that the Productivity Commission has defaulted to a bed tax.
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Tourism industry supports public service reform
State Services Minister Chris Hipkins has announced plans to reform the public service. TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts says the Government and its agencies have listened to TIA’s ongoing pleas for a more coordinated approach to tourism
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