Industry News

Pandemic offers unique opportunity to shape NZ tourism industry

The COVID-19 pandemic offers New Zealand a unique opportunity to shape a tourism industry that delivers real benefits for New Zealanders, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.

Notice of 2020 Annual General Meeting

Industry bodies unite to call for ongoing Govt assistance

Industry organisations from across the tourism, travel, aviation, hospitality and event sectors have joined forces to plead for assurance about Government plans for ongoing support.

Government announces workforce relief

Relief for temporary migrants, employers and New Zealanders who need work.

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.

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.

Guidelines for Level 2

Guidelines and resources for tourism operators at Level 2.

Tripadvisor supports customers with new features

To support hotel and restaurant owners during this time, Tripadvisor has created some additional features.

TIA's Discussing Tourism webinar series

A series of webinars to support the industry.

COVID-19 – Wage subsidy FAQs

FAQs on the Government's wage subsidy scheme.

COVID-19 – Workforce and opportunities

Opportunities and support for tourism workers.

COVID-19 – TIA actions

How TIA is responding to the current crisis.

COVID-19 – Advice and support

Advice for travellers and operators.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.