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Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is the only independent association that represents all sectors of New Zealand's large and diverse tourism industry. We accomplish what no single...

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TIA develops and delivers a suite of valuable member and industry events, including TRENZ, the annual Tourism Summit Aotearoa and regional Discussing Tourism events. We also...

About the Industry

Jan Lang

As TIA's Team Administrator, Jan provides admin support to ensure the efficient operation of the office. She supports managers and staff through a variety of organisational...

Recent Wins

Policy Positions

TIA'S policy positions are general statements of our stance on key issues Find out how our broader policy positions and submissions are developed.

Currently Working On

TIA speaks up when it counts. In consultation with members, we vigorously represent the tourism industry at all levels of government, at meetings, in submissions and...

Recent Submissions

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Blair Chalmers

Almost 30 years, 14 hotels and many locations after starting his career in the hotel sector, Blair Chalmers now resides in Rotorua, one of the country’s...

Paul Columbus

Paul Columbus has more than 35 years’ experience in the hotel sector, including 10 years in senior management roles in New Zealand with Millennium Copthorne Hotels...

TIA Projects

These projects are long-term initiatives where TIA is working with stakeholders to achieve tangible results for the tourism industry.

Oz passenger tax freeze

Positively, the Australian Government has agreed to freeze the holiday tax - the Passenger Movement Charge - for the next five years, a compromise that will...

TIA in the News

New Zealand Story

The New Zealand Story toolkit provides a practical set of business resources to help New Zealand exporters communicate to the world the distinctly Kiwi attributes that...

Michele Cole

Michele Cole has more than 24 years’ experience in the travel and tourism industry, in both hotel and airline sectors. She is currently the General Manager...

Air Connectivity

TIA pushes for liberal air services agreements (ASAs) with a primary focus on agreements with countries that are more likely to grow sustainable air connections. TIA supports...

Infrastructure & Investment

More visitor accommodation is the highest priority infrastructure needed to support the future growth of New Zealand’s booming tourism industry, according to research carried out by...

TRENZ 2019

TRENZ, New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism showcase, returns to Rotorua's Energy Events Centre in 2019. TRENZ is a four day opportunity to forge relationships, do...

2019 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference

The 2019 New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference will be held at Cordis, Auckland. This conference is the largest and most important annual event for the country’s...

TIA Board of Directors

New Zealand Tourism Awards 2018

Congratulations to the 2018 winners, announced at a gala dinner in Christchurch on 6 September. The Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award winner is Tourism Holdings...

Steve Sanderson

Steve Sanderson has been the Chief Executive Officer of Wellington Airport since February 2012. Prior to that, he was the Chief Executive at Queenstown Airport for...

Note from the TIA Chair

In 2014 our industry set ourselves the target of growing tourism’s value to $41 billion a year by 2025. At the time, that seemed to be an...

Graeme Stephens

Graeme Stephens began as Chief Executive at SKYCITY Entertainment Group in May 2017 with deep expertise in the gaming, hospitality, and leisure industries. Prior to SKYCITY, Graeme...

TIA Team

Chris Roberts

Chris joined TIA as Chief Executive in July 2014. Previously he was a General Manager at Tourism New Zealand, with responsibility for government and stakeholder relations....

Bruce Bassett

Bruce joined the TIA advocacy team in July 2015. He is responsible for providing thought leadership to assist TIA in identifying future trends and the responses...

Emily Byrne

Emily heads our events team, ensuring the successful delivery of TIA’s events portfolio, including the annual TRENZ, New Zealand Tourism Awards, Discussing Tourism and Tourism Summit...

Sally Attfield

Having worked in the logistics industry in both NZ and offshore in senior roles for 20 years, Sally was tempted back to New Zealand to work...

Strategic Plan

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Tourism 2025

TIA champions the Tourism 2025 framework which aspires to align the industry and grow annual tourism revenue to $41 billion by 2025 by growing value faster...

Responsible Camping

TIA spearheads the Responsible Camping Forum to help manage community, social and environmental issues around freedom camping. The Forum has around 30 members from the private...

Adventure Tourism Safety

We provide leadership and support to help strengthen safety across the important adventure tourism and outdoor sector. Read more. SupportAdventure initiative A big effort goes into encouraging and...

Tourism & Conservation

A partnership agreement between TIA and the Department of Conservation supports sustainable tourism and enhances conservation. DOC manages a third of New Zealand’s total land area...

Visiting Driver Safety

A lot is being done to educate visiting drivers about New Zealand road rules and driving conditions. We’re working with members, the wider industry and other...

Insight

New Zealand Tourism Dashboard

The New Zealand Tourism Dashboard is a one-stop shop for information about tourism. It brings together a range of government tourism research and insight into one easy-to-use...

People & Skills

Ensuring tourism businesses attract and retain staff with the right skills and attitude is a top industry priority. Led by TIA, the People & Skills 2025...

TIA Hotel Regional Chairs

TIA’s Hotel Sector represents the interests of more than150 members throughout New Zealand, including international chain, large independent and privately owned hotels. Our dedicated Hotel Sector...

Air Connectivity

An influx of new airlines and air services is profiting the whole industry, with on-the-ground operators set to benefit the most. TIA is a forceful advocate...

Activating Domestic Tourism

DGiT, the new and innovative online tool to help tourism operators and RTOs maximise domestic tourism, was launched on 22 November 2016. This is the first...

Improving Visiting Driver Safety

TIA is spearheading tourism industry efforts to improve visiting driver safety. We developed www.drivesafe.org.nz[http://www.drivesafe.org.nz], a website to educate international visitors (available in nine languages), and a...

Immigration

We advocate strongly to Immigration New Zealand/Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment to make it easier for operators to employ and train foreign staff and also...

Auckland Targeted Rate

TIA opposed the Auckland Council targeted rate on commercial accommodation providers. The Council agreed to adopt the targeted rate proposal on 1 June 2017 despite strong...

Rachael Moore

Bona fide action woman Rachael Moore is an outdoor and adventure safety specialist with years of experience under her belt. As TIA's Industry Advocate, Rachael ensures our...

New infrastructure funding report

Four of New Zealand’s key tourism leaders have jointly released a report to the Minister of Tourism proposing the establishment of a $130m annual fund to...

A career in making people happy

Sam Swaffield, Operations Manager, Crowne Plaza Auckland Since leaving school it has been a bit of a rollercoaster to get to where I am now. *Q....

So many career options

Victoria Hillman, Receptionist, Hotel St Moritz This award-winning receptionist says she doesn't know exactly where she wants to go in tourism, but that's why she loves...

Rose Northcott

Rose helps communicate TIA initiatives to members and the wider public and promote the importance of tourism, driving economic wealth and supporting jobs in communities across...

Students focus on freedom camping

TIA Insight Specialist Steve Riley met with Victoria University’s third year research course students who have just completed research in to freedom camping. Steve was asked to...

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. It is fitting that...

Employment law changes

The Government has announced a new Bill that will amend the Employment Relations Act 2000. We want your feedback. Please email nienke.vandijken@tia.org.nz by 21 March 2018. The...

Scholarship winner off to a great start

2017 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Scholarship winner Laura-Madeleine Kuepper is thoroughly enjoying her tourism courses at Victoria University of Wellington, and life in the capital...

New Transport World takes off

Visitors are flocking to see Invercargill’s new Bill Richardson Transport World. “I think visitor satisfaction is the thing we are most proud of as this has been...

Tourism students given $4000 boost

Two Kiwi university students have each received a $4000 boost to help them complete their final year of study and prepare for a fantastic career in...

Scholarship winner's advice to students

Samantha McGhie’s $2500 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Scholarship helped with her first year of tertiary study and set her on the path to a fantastic...

New regional spend insight

New monthly insight which provides more information on domestic and international regional tourism spending is now available. The Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates were released for the first...

Tourist boom is manageable if we want it to be

In this Stuff Opinion Piece (12 June 2017), TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts responds to recent articles in Fairfax publications that have made passing reference to...

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. Tourism Industry Aotearoa...

Hassle-free Tours expansion

Hassle-free Tours, a Christchurch based and family owned tour company, is investing nearly $2 million dollars in a project to expand their city sightseeing double decker...

Phillipa Tocker

In the 12 years Phillipa Tocker has been with Museums Aotearoa, she has developed strong relationships across culture and heritage, and a broad and deep understanding...

Justin Watson

Justin Watson is responsible for leading Christchurch International Airport's airline development, passenger attraction and commercial strategies. Prior to joining the airport, Justin was the Director of...

Richard Lauder (Chair)

Richard Lauder has held chief executive positions at six successful companies over a 27-year career in tourism, manufacturing, aviation and infrastructure. Since joining Real Journeys in...

Gillian Millar

Gillian Millar is the AccorHotels Vice President New Zealand, Fiji and French Polynesia. She was appointed to the role in April 2017, based in the Accor...

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...

Grant Webster (Co-Deputy Chair)

Grant Webster was appointed CEO of thl in December 2008, before which he was Chief Operating Officer – Attractions Division with the company for three years....

Fergus Brown (Co-Deputy Chair)

Fergus Brown is Chief Executive of HPNZ, which is a full member of TIA, BYATA and an allied member of the Tourism Export Council New...

Graham Budd

Graham Budd is Chair of Regional Tourism New Zealand (RTNZ) and Chief Executive of Destination Queenstown. Graham has leadership and governance experience across a range of...

Stephen-England-Hall

Stephen England-Hall joined Tourism New Zealand as Chief Executive on 3 April 2017. Before joining TNZ, Stephen was Chief Executive of Loyalty New Zealand, the company behind...

Debbie Summers

With 20 years of cruise experience, Debbie Summers works closely with the vast majority of the world’s cruise companies, and she has a wealth of critically...

China Toolkit

The online China Toolkit is designed to inform your business about the Chinese visitor market and enable you to provide the best possible experience to our...

Adrienne Delahunty

Adrienne is a key part of our membership team. She is the person for members to get in touch with about changes to contact details, new cardholders,...

Steve Hanrahan

As Advocacy Manager, Steve ensures TIA members’ views are heard loud and clear. This includes talking and meeting with members and organisations whose work impacts on...

Ann-Marie Johnson

Ann-Marie’s job is all about communicating TIA’s work to members and promoting the economic and social value of the visitor industry to the wider public through...

Shelley Lancaster

Figures are Shelley’s forte. She manages TIA’s accounts, and those of several smaller associations whose books TIA looks after. Shelley describes her work history as “varied”, starting...

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 including: an all-in-one, low...

Alex Bass

Alex is responsible for the finance, IT and membership teams of TIA, managing the commercial partner portfolio and supporting the frontline TIA teams in the delivery...

Steve Riley

Steve enjoys making insight more relevant to members by leading projects and initiatives that improve the insight available to the tourism industry. Steve was a key...

Cath Tate

With a passion for New Zealand, Cath is excited to play a key role in supporting New Zealand's vibrant tourism industry. As TIA's Operations and Membership Manager,...

Rae Robinson

Rae joined TIA in October 2018 on a six-month contract while Nienke van Dijken is on secondment to the Department of Conservation. Rae has previously worked as...

Media Enquiries

For media-related enquiries, please contact TIA Communications Manager Ann-Marie Johnson, phone 04 496 5001, mobile 027 6004 565, email ann-marie.johnson@tianz.org.nz[mailto:ann-marie.johnson@tianz.org.nz] Send Ann-Marie an email if you want...

China FIT market

New, in-depth information on the China FIT market. Reports and tips include: Top tips year of the monkey Chinese FIT qualitative report Chinese food insights report Golf premium...

New submissions

Transport submissions

Employment submissions

Other submissions

Levies & compliance submissions

TIA Media Releases

Anthony Dey

Anthony Dey has been General Manager of the independently-owned Brentwood Hotel for the past seven years. Prior to that he was the hotel's Executive Assistant Manager...

Employer Toolkit

Social Media Tips

Health & Safety

The following tips and tools will help you strengthen health and safety across your workplace and comply with government regulations.

Sustainability

Sustainability

In November 2017 TIA launched the industry-led New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment. It aims to see every New Zealand tourism business committed to sustainability by 2025...

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Support TIA

TIA is New Zealand tourism’s peak industry body. We are the only independent association that represents all sectors of New Zealand’s large and diverse tourism industry. Through...

Become a Member

TIA leads the tourism industry and creates an environment that helps our members grow and flourish. We understand that being in business is challenging, even in the...

Become a Partner

TIA leads the tourism industry. We are the only independent association that represents all sectors of New Zealand’s large and diverse tourism industry. Collectively, our members make...

Tourism industry focusing on sustainable growth

A revised framework to guide the sustainable development of New Zealand’s tourism industry has been released today by Tourism Industry Aotearoa. TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts today...

Contribute Funding

TIA develops and implements a variety of projects of strategic importance to New Zealand’s tourism industry, often in partnership with public and private sector organisations. These projects...

Travis Moriarty

Born and raised in South Africa Travis immigrated to New Zealand in 2007 and continued his hotel career by working in one of Auckland top 5...

Michael Patterson

Michael Patterson grew up in the Commodore, which is owned by his family who started the business 45 years ago. For the last 20-plus years, he...

Brian Howie

With 15 years working in senior HR roles in the UK, Brian Howie’s experience has been gained within a diverse range of industries including engineering, construction,...

Richard de Graaf

Richard is currently based at the Scenic Hotel Southern Cross, Dunedin and prior to that at Franz Josef Glacier in the pristine Westland Tai Poutini National...

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. To discuss these employee...

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...

Note from the TIA Chair

Yesterday (9 March) we had the first TIA Board Meeting and ‘deep dive’ session for 2017. This short update is to keep you informed from a...

People & Skills 2025

The People & Skills 2025 framework was released in November 2015 to support the Tourism 2025 $41 billion aspirational goal and guide decision-making on workforce development...

Tourism Forecasts - 2018 - 2024

Read the Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment forecasts for key tourism markets for the 2018-2024 period. Each year MBIE produces the tourism forecasts – a report...

Tourism New Zealand

Tourism New Zealand produces a range of valuable tourism insight. The government agency responsible for marketing Destination New Zealand internationally, Tourism New Zealand produces a range of...

Statistics New Zealand

Statistics New Zealand is a rich source of data on a wide range of topics, from tourism and the environment to income and social wellbeing. It produces...

Cultural Briefs

TIA’s Cultural Briefs will help you understand the expectations and needs of visitors from some of our non-traditional and emerging visitor markets. Brazil (2015) Indonesia (2015) China...

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TIA's Values & Brand

TIA's brand story Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) is New Zealand's peak tourism industry organsiation. Our values *Share the passion *We share our passion for the visitor industry, for TIA...

TIA Members

Search TIA Members Association Members[#Ass] Search TIA Members Search below to find out more about TIA's members! Our members range from small owner operated tourism businesses to large corporates. Collectively,...

Corporate

Corporate Icons Annual Report Download our 2017/18 Annual Report, outlining the activities and events TIA has carried out on behalf of members during...

TIA Updates

Mood of the Nation

‘Mood of the Nation’ research commissioned by TIA and Tourism New Zealand measured New Zealanders’ perceptions of tourism. The survey is conducted twice a year, with...

Member Login

Our new Member Login Area is coming very soon. In the meantime, if you want information on how to access TIA member benefits, please email info@tia.org.nz[mailto:info@tia.org.nz] or...

Tourism Funding

Tourism funding in this context relates to financial contributions provided through central and local government. There are two components to tourism funding – the source of...

Tourism Infrastructure

TIA recognises that significant public and private investment in infrastructure is required to support growth and the long-term sustainability of the industry. A failure to invest in...

Visas

TIA supports the on-going liberalisation of visitor visa policies to support visitation from key visa required markets like China, India and Indonesia. This includes lengthening the period...

Quick Facts & Figures

Tourism by the Numbers The contribution made by tourism to the NZ economy: Total annual tourism expenditure is $39.1 billion - $107 million per day. Annual international...

Visiting Drivers

TIA supports and is an active participant in the Visiting Drivers project, led by the New Zealand Transport Agency (NZTA). The project has identified and is...

Responsible Camping

TIA leads the Responsible Camping Forum and encourages all campers to stay in holiday parks, Department of Conservation (DOC) camping grounds or other designated areas. Regardless...

Peer to Peer Accommodation

TIA recognises that p2p or shared accommodation offers additional choice to consumers and that it fills an important need, especially over peak periods. The Tourism Sustainability...

Sustainability

TIA has established sustainability as an integral component of the Tourism 2025 Growth Framework. This is expressed through the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment that has...

Domestic Tourism

Domestic visitors contribute strongly to the economic sustainability of tourism in New Zealand. TIA ensures the value and nature of domestic tourism is well understood and...

Insight

Insight is a theme of the Tourism 2025 framework. TIA is committed to ensuring the development and creation of insight that is relevant, timely, accessible and...

TIA in the Tourism Sector

Click on the interactive graph below to find out more about TIA in the Tourism Sector.

Tourism career perception research

TIA and the People & Skills Forum partnered with Auckland Tourism Events & Economic Development in a research project to understand young people’s perceptions of tourism...

Haka Tours scholarship encourages tourism careers for Maori

Haka Tours are ensuring sustainable employment for New Zealand’s tangata whenua with the announcement of their Maori Tour Manager scholarship[https://hakatours.com/maori-tour-manager-scholarships], providing career opportunities in tourism. The scholarship...

Border levy must benefit visitors, tourism industry

The tourism industry is prepared to accept a new charge to be paid by international visitors but is insisting that it is used in a carefully...

'Speed dating' careers evening

Young TEC Wellington recently promoted tourism as a great career at a NZ School of Tourism ‘speed dating’ event . TIA Events & Marketing Specialist Jo van...

Immigration

Fast tracking job opportunities

A workplace programme led by AccorHotels is helping get hundreds of Kiwis off the benefit, into jobs and filling the skills gap. Since it started the programme...

DGiT - tool to boost domestic tourism

DGiT identifies which Kiwi leisure travellers you should target, when they want to visit, their motivation for travel, what else they want to do and their...

NZ Hotel Industry Awards - women wow judges

Women have dominated this year’s New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, winning seven of the 10 individual awards, including the General Manager, Senior Hotel Executive and Outstanding...

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Studying tourism and loving it!

2016 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Academic Tourism Scholarship winner has continued into her second year of the Tourism Management Degree at Wellington's Victoria University and...

Hard work pays off

Bradley Garnett's advice to students considering a career in tourism is that "hard work pays off." The winner of both the 2016 Outstanding Young Hotel Executive...

Official figures show tourism spend has reached $39.1 billion

The tourism industry’s tremendous contribution to New Zealand’s social and economic wellbeing has been reinforced by official industry measurements, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa. Tourism Satellite Account figures...

Photo Competition winners

Congratulations to Peter May of the Glass Bottom Boat Whitianga, the winner of the Judges’ Choice photo in TIA’s 2017 Photo Competition. The judges said this...

Activating Domestic Tourism

TIA leads a Domestic Tourism Working Group to help New Zealand tourism organisations maximise the value they get from domestic travel. Domestic tourism is currently worth around...

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.* *Q: What qualifications and subjects did you...

Student says get involved in tourism

Aleesha Crouch received a $2500 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Tourism Academic Scholarship in 2016. It helped with her first year of tertiary study and set...

Every day’s brilliant!

Steph Murray is the Operations Manager with The Legendary Black Water Rafting Company, Waitomo Caves. She's enjoying a fantastic career in tourism. Q:What qualifications and subjects did...

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...

Travellers invited to act as guardians of New Zealand

TIA and six other key New Zealand organisations have joined forces to conceive and develop Tiaki – Care for New Zealand, an initiative that actively encourages...

Your guide to councils

Long Term plans TIA made submissions on around 70 council draft Long Term Plans (2018-2028), highlighting the benefits of tourism to communities, and encouraging councils to...

Tourism's priorities for Government

TIA Tourism Election Manifesto TIA's 2017 Tourism Election Manifesto highlights the industry's nine priorities for a sustainable future, and what we want from the new Government. The...

TIA 2016 Local Government Manifesto

Download our 2016 Local Government Manifesto and use it to lobby your local councillors and council CEO to get greater recognition for tourism in their planning...

Lobbying Toolkit

Tips and tools to help you lobby your local council and MPs. Show them the value of tourism to your community and how it can reap...

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...

Fresh Water

Fresh water is integral to New Zealand's visitor offering. It supports many of our iconic adventure and outdoor activities, and sustains the natural landscapes that are...

MBIE Tourism Infrastructure Report

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has released a report on tourism infrastructure setting out information for those interested in investing in the industry. The infrastructure...

We Want Your Views

TIA regularly consults members on a wide range of issues. We currently want your views on the following: *Maritime Levy*[#Maritime] *Maritime Oil Pollution Levy[#Oil]* *Productivity Commission...

ake disruption

(Stuff: 30 May 2017) Mainfreight​ workers are in for a bonus of thousands of dollars each after the freight company posted another record profit, partly thanks...

Freedom campers

Over the past five years, the number of freedom campers has plateaued. Total spending by freedom campers has increased significantly to around $250 million per year. The...

OTAs amend parity contract clauses

Expedia and Booking.com will amend price and availability parity clauses in their contracts with New Zealand accommodation providers to resolve a Commerce Commission investigation. The parity clauses...

Lynn Robinson

Lynn started in her new role in mid-June 2018, promoting the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment and helping businesses achieve their 14 Business Commitments. Based in...

Megan Williams

Megan started in her new role in mid-June 2018, promoting the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment and helping businesses achieve the 14 Business Commitments. Megan’s career has...

Govt tourism support package a step in right direction

The Government’s new Tourism Infrastructure Fund is a step in the right direction, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. At TRENZ 2017[http://www.trenz.co.nz/] today, Tourism Minister Paula Bennett announced new...

DOC's focus on tourism

The Department of Conservation established a new tourism team within their science and policy group. The Recreation, Tourism and Heritage team started on 1 July 2016....

Benefit from on-job and online training

Upskill your staff, improve their job satisfaction and add to the tourism talent pool with ServiceIQ's on-job and online training courses.

OTAs (Online Travel Agents)

OTAs are an issue for some of TIA’s smaller accommodation members, in particular hotels and motels. Our focus in this area is education – how can smaller...

Freedom camping problems 'solved'

Otago Daily Times - 9 Jan 2017 The days of Warrington residents stumbling across human waste in the dunes are long gone and locals say the Dunedin...

International recognition for top hotel staffer

*Priyanka Payal Sharma is a Senior Receptionist and Duty Manager at CityLife Auckland. Earlier this year, she flew to Paris to compete in the AICR international...

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...

Ellen Walden

Ellen joined the TIA Events team in July 2017 and will play a key role in delivering TRENZ, the annual international business to business tourism event. Graduating...

Making sense of the numbers - unravelling working holiday visas

In the April 2017 issue of Making Sense of the Numbers, TIA Insight Specialist Steve Riley unravels working holiday visas. Such schemes provide a valuable source...

DOC Toolkit

The Department of Conservation (DOC) manages a third of New Zealand’s total land area and is a highly valued participant in the tourism industry. Hundreds of...

Social media targets young campers

Young international visitors who like to free camp on their travels around New Zealand are being targeted with an informative social media campaign this summer to...

Regional tourism's GDP contribution

This infographic shows regional tourism expenditure as a percentage share of regional GDP. It also shows international and domestic visitor spend by region for the year...

Tourism business tips

Tips and resources to help tourism operators succeed and thrive, including information on starting a business.

Investment in tourism infrastructure crucial

TIA has welcomed the report* on options for funding local and mixed use tourism infrastructure released today. “We are looking forward to hearing the views of industry...

Airbnb

TIA is working to develop a relationship with Airbnb. The peer-to-peer accommodation marketplace that is now well established in the New Zealand accommodation sector, and has more...

Business continuity planning

Practical information to help your business plan for an emergency and to help you, your staff and family prepare for a natural disaster.

Want affordable travel insurance?

Do you want comprehensive and flexible travel insurance at a great price? Then check out this fantastic offer for TIA members and their family and friends. TIA...

From archaeology to glacier guiding

*A day in the life of Fox Glacier Guiding Customer Services Manager Christina Paterson can include a helicopter trip across the Southern Alps or crawling through...

Making sense of the numbers - visitor spend

Attempting to understand what visitors spend isn't always easy. TIA Insight Specialist Steve Riley explores what the different government measures of visitor spend are, how they...

Auckland’s appalling targeted accommodation rate

By Chris Roberts, TIA Chief Executive How can Auckland Mayor Phil Goff think it’s OK to whack the city’s commercial accommodation operators with rates increases of 250%...

Fresh Water Management

Fresh water is integral to New Zealand's visitor offering. It supports many of our iconic adventure and outdoor activities, and sustains the natural landscapes that are...

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. TIA...

People & Skills

Many New Zealanders depend on the tourism industry for employment, particularly in regions where tourism is a significant contributor to regional GDP. Tourism directly employs 231,000...

Pricing & Value

Tourism is a global business and New Zealand tourism is competing in a very competitive international market. To maintain our position on the global stage as...

TIA Photo Competition - the winners!

Congratulations to Russ Hodgson, Canyonz Ltd, the winner of the 2018 TIA Photo Competition for his stunning photo, "Beginning the hike out after the ultimate adventure...

TIA requests Associate Tourism Minister

The TIA Board has passed a formal resolution requesting the appointment of an Associate Minister of Tourism, and CEO Chris Roberts has outlined the benefits of...

The value of water

In May 2017, the Ministry for the Environment advised it was looking into the value of natural capital for tourism use. That was one of our...

A Powerful Voice for Tourism

TIA advocates relentlessly on behalf of the tourism industry to create an environment where businesses can grow and thrive sustainably. Download our Spring/Summer 2017 Powerful Voice For...

Tourism Sustainability Commitment

Launched on 14 November 2017, the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment aims to see every New Zealand tourism business committed to sustainability by 2025 - our...

Pillow fight: ATEED boss says tourism funding base should be widened

The head of Auckland's tourism and events promotion organisation told the New Zealand Herald (4 May 2017) he would like to see a wider range of...

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, TIA says. The...

Tourism Election Manifesto

TIA's 2017 Tourism Election Manifesto Tourism for Tomorrow highlights the industry's nine priorities for a sustainable future, and what we want from the incoming Government: A sustainable...

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. “We are delighted that Dunedin,...

Making sense of the numbers

Developed by TIA and Venture Southland, this case study highlights how Regional Tourism Organisations can use DGiT (Domestic Growth Insight Tool) to gain a comprehensive picture...

Tourism Summit Aotearoa

More than 300 tourism industry leaders and stakeholders attended the very successful 2018 Tourism Summit Aoterao in Wellington, 8 November. The event was sold out. Visit...

Holiday Parks 'emerging star'

Jasmine Adams of the Rotorua TOP 10 Holiday Park has won the inaugural Holiday Parks’ Emerging Star Award for holiday park professionals under the age of...

Telling the 'Tourism Story'

TIA is working on a major project for 2018-19 to better tell the 'Tourism Story' - by proactively creating positive tourism content for traditional and social...

Making sense of the numbers - unravelling regional insight

In the May 2017 issue of Making sense of the numbers, TIA Insight Specialist Steve Riley discusses what regional insight is available and how it can...

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. Each year Real Journeys...

Member Search

Search below to find out more about TIA's members! Our members range from small owner operated tourism businesses to large corporates. Collectively, they represent around 85% of...

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. The annual awards recognise outstanding contributions...

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. Research...

Tourism Insight Framework

TIA is leading an industry Tourism Insight Framework to lead and manage the insight available to New Zealand tourism businesses and support sustainable growth of our...

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...

New 'GO Glamper' fleet

GO Rentals, New Zealand’s largest independent rental vehicle company, has announced the introduction of its innovative GO Glamper fleet of camper trailers. Manufactured in the Waikato,...

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. The...

Unravelling the Philippines

Take a deep dive into the Philippines in our latest Making Sense of the Numbers report. Arrivals from this South East Asian market increased to 22,700...

Tamaki Maori Village 7th best experience in the world

Tamaki Māori Village’s Hangi Dinner and Performance has been voted the seventh best experience in the world in the inaugural TripAdvisor Travellers’ Choice awards for experiences. The...

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...

Loving studying tourism

2017 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Scholarship winner Benjamin Kearns is loving studying tourism at Victoria University. He's also getting practical experience, working as a casual...

New Cordis Hotel

TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts was one of the official ribbon-cutters for the new Cordis Hotel in Auckland (Wednesday 1 November 2018). The former Langham Auckland is...

Katrina Nicol

After working in the fashion industry and looking after her family for many years, Katrina changed direction several years ago and moved into the events sector. She...

Trina Edwards

Trina Edwards joined the TIA events team in October 2017 focusing on TRENZ, in particular international Buyers. An events professional with a career spanning the creative sectors...

Brooke Tomoana

Brooke joined TIA in September 2017 as our IT Specialist, supporting the team in ensuring all our technology related platforms are implemented, operate efficiently and are...

Brief to the Minister of Tourism

The tourism industry is delivering enormous benefits to New Zealand that can be maximised if the new Government works in partnership with the private sector, Tourism...

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...

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...

Chinese take to independent travel

A significant milestone achieved for the 2016 year highlights the rapidly changing nature of the Chinese visitor market. Visa information provided by Immigration New Zealand shows...

Hotel Awards highlight regional hotel excellence

Operating far from the main centres has been no barrier for several winners in the 2018 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, announced on Thursday evening (5...

Anna Black

Started by Anna Black's father Peter in 1973, General Travel NZ Ltd is one of New Zealand’s original and longest running inbound tour operators. Anna initially...

Kauahi Ngapora

Kauahi Ngapora is of New Zealand Māori descent with Waikato-Tainui and Ngāi Tahu links. Kauahi has been involved within the tourism and marine transport sectors for...

Haka Tours embraces WeChat

Haka Tourism Group boss Ryan Sander is hugely enthusiastic about WeChat, saying it’s a key stepping stone into the China market and is already generating bookings. The...

New Tourism Insight Framework

The new Tourism Insight Framework aims to drive changes so that tourism businesses and stakeholders have the quality knowledge needed to make better informed decisions and...

Meeting the EU's General Data Protection Regulation

The European Union’s new General Data Protection Regulation, which aims to protect the privacy of EU citizens, also has extra-territorial application, meaning that it will have...

State of the Tourism Industry 2017

Tourism business confidence levels are strong, with most operators expecting their business to improve this year, according to the State of the New Zealand Tourism Industry...

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Tax updates, tools and information, including Inland Revenue news and events.

Arataki Honey is sweet on WeChat Pay

Setting up WeChat Pay with PayPlus was simple and Chinese visitors are loving it, says Arataki Honey Visitor Centre Manager Hawke's Bay Division, Gayle Hutcheson. As a...

Chinese NZers domestic travel survey

More than 90% of Chinese New Zealanders took at least one domestic holiday trip in the past 12 months, spending approximately $315 million, according to a...

Adventure park and sailing school win their share of domestic tourism

A Nelson adventure park and a yacht charter and sailing school in the Bay of Islands have been announced as the winners of TIA’s DGiT Do...

Adventure Tourism

TIA and the NZ Recreation Association have persuaded WorkSafe NZ to commit to the maintenance of the suite of existing Activity Safety Guidelines for the adventure...

Paving the way for an international hotel career

*Hotel receptionist Tim Gordon has been named one of the best in the world in an international competition. But his ambitions don’t stop there. He explains...

Tourism & events – a perfect combination!

*Trina Edwards started out working in administration and office management. But after a move to the events sector, she’s a core member of the team behind...

Message from the Chair

Four years of strong growth has the industry ahead of target to meet the Tourism 2025 $41b annual revenue goal. Positively, most of you are enjoying...

Get a Chinese payment system and grow your business

If you want to attract or encourage higher spending from Chinese visitors then you need a Chinese payment system - AliPay, WeChat or both! AliPay and WeChat...

Kiwis more concerned about burden of tourism than Aussies, research shows

New research from Wellington firm Angus & Associates indicates that nearly half of New Zealanders believe that international visitors are putting too much pressure on New...

Christchurch Airport named 'Best Regional Airport'

Christchurch Airport has just been named[http://www.christchurchairport.co.nz/en/about-us/media-centre/media-releases/2018/christchurch-airport-has-just-been-named-one-of-the-world%E2%80%99s-best-at-the-world-airport-awards-in-stockholm/] 'Best Regional Airport' for the Australia/Pacific region at the Skytrax World Airport Awards[http://www.worldairportawards.com/] in Stockholm, Sweden. The results were based on...

New seasonal job website launched

The government has launched the ‘Work the Seasons’ platform, a free online matchmaking service designed to bring together employers with job seekers who are looking for...

Wanaka Helicopters nailing customer satisfaction

TIA is piloting a new item, ‘Member of the Week’, where each week we will profile a randomly-selected TIA member and their thoughts on the direction...

From Glampers to Steampunk – new products on show at TRENZ 2018

An innovative adventure business founded to grow the confidence of urbanites in the outdoors, an all-in-one 3D Trick Art Gallery and a Steampunk museum are among...

Entries open for 2018 Hotel Awards

Entries are open for the prestigious New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards 2018[http://www.cmnzl.co.nz/nzhic-2018/hotel-industry-awards-2018/]. “There are 12 Awards, recognising the many key roles that are vital to operating...

Tourism Infrastructure Fund applications open

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment has opened second round applications for the Tourism Infrastructure Fund. According to the MBIE website, the Tourism Infrastructure Fund...

Sans Souci Inn a sustainability pioneer

Nestled in the tiny Golden Bay village of Pohara, just back from the beachfront, is a little guesthouse and restaurant that has been leading the way...

SKYCITY wins Good Business Egg Award

SKYCITY’s Corporate Social Responsibility programme has been recognised in this year’s BACS Good Business Egg Awards, winning the Community Empowerment award. SKYCITY GM Human Resources Claire Walker...

April means Wānanga for Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre

Timaru is probably not the first place that comes into most people’s heads when they think of ‘Māori tourism’. But Te Ana Māori Rock Art Centre[http://www.teana.co.nz/], a...

Ulva’s Guided Walks sets standard for symbiosis with host community and environment

As in any industry, there are a number of characters in tourism who can claim they were born into it. For few, however, is this true in...

Damning review reveals failures of International Visitor Survey

The credibility of official government visitor statistics has been called into question by a damning review of the International Visitor Survey, and Tourism Industry Aotearoa says...

Nic Still

Nic Still joined the TIA team in May 2017 as Communications Advisor, writing media releases and newsletters, and creating content for our digital channels. Originally from...

$6.2m boost for Twin Coast Discovery Route

(1 June 2018) Unlocking the potential of the Twin Coast Discovery Route to boost tourism and jobs will be supported by a $6.2 million injection from...

Ascending the ranks of her career

Laura Bradley’s tourism career started with an internship through the Accor Graduate Management Trainee programme, and from there, it was a “seamless” process moving through the...

Experiencing everything the key to finding tourism passion

Janet Tang gained her Masters degree in Tourism Management whilst interning and working part-time for tourism organisations. Now a Tourism Marketing Coordinator for KiwiRail, she says...

Industry supports Kiwi first concept

Tourism Industry Aotearoa says giving Kiwis first shot at booking on some of the country’s most popular Great Walks is an idea worth exploring. Conservation Minister Eugenie...

Aircraft access to conservation land

Most aircraft access to public conservation land is through national parks. For many of our visitors, aircraft access is the only way to directly connect to...

'Emerging Star' of New Plymouth's Holiday Parks

Peter Crawford, owner of New Plymouth’s Fitzroy Beach Holiday Park[https://www.fitzroybeach.co.nz/], says winning the 2018 Holiday Parks ePay Emerging Star Award is “another positive outcome for us...

Government earning $2.6 billion a year from international visitors

A new Government-commissioned report shows that the Government enjoys a net benefit of more than $2.6 billion a year from international tourism, confirming that international visitors...

NZ Tourism Awards finalists revealed

Thirty-two leading tourism operators and stakeholders from 26 organisations have been announced today as finalists in the 2018 New Zealand Tourism Awards - the $36 billion...

‘Team Wellington’ says Nǐ hǎo to China

A new partnership between Wellington’s largest tourism operators will see a $2.5 million funding boost to grow Chinese and South-East Asia visitor numbers to the region...

Government laying foundations for China-NZ Year of Tourism

Funding for a major exhibition at Te Papa and a new website have been announced as the beginning of the Government’s plans for the 2019 China-New...

Jucy launches E cars

Jucy Rentals will be launching ten new EV campers into its fleet for the summer season, reports New Zealand Autocar (6 August 2018). The company is...

More Kiwis see community benefits of tourism

Around 95 percent of New Zealanders agree international tourism is good for New Zealand, according to the latest Mood of the Nation research[/resources-and-tools/insight/mood-of-the-nation/] released today –...

Tourism seasonality - Insight At A Glance

The new Insight At A Glance information has been released in a handy chart which shows the seasonality patterns of the New Zealand tourism industry for...

Photo competition 2019

Get snapping over the summer months and be ready to enter TIA's very popular annual photo competition in the New Year. This is a chance to show...

New Zealand innovation: Lightning Lab Tourism

New Zealand's top startup accelerator has partnered with the South Island’s tourism gateway, the tourism industry peak body, and a pioneering blockchain ecosystem provider to seek...

$13.2 million to create Otago cycle trail network

A $13.2 million extension to Nga Haerenga, the New Zealand Cycle Trail[http://http//www.mbie.govt.nz/info-services/sectors-industries/tourism/nga-haerenga-new-zealand-cycle-trail] has been announced by Government, and the subsequent new trail network will spread tourism...

Video: Award-winning Executive Housekeeper, Annalise Stewart

Every hotel needs a good housekeeper and Annalise Stewart is one of the best. As Executive Housekeeper at the five-star InterContinental Wellington, Annalise manages about 70...

Report on freedom camping recommendations positive

The Government’s plans to manage responsible camping recognise there are no simple answers, and will build on work the industry has already undertaken, Tourism Industry Aotearoa...

Karen Lahood

Karen joined the TIA team in February 2018 – initially as an Events Specialist planning and delivering some of the key TIA events, but then moved...

Freedom camping website re-launched

Travellers to New Zealand can find resources on being responsible campers in one handy site, with the re-launch of Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s freedom camping website. Designed to...

Tania Rook

Tania Rook joined the TIA team in August as Events and Marketing Specialist and will be looking after the TIA events programme, including New Zealand Tourism...

It's never been a better time to enter tourism - so what's stopping young people?

New research delving into the minds of New Zealand’s young people has uncovered some fascinating insights into what they think about working in tourism and who...

Path to success seven years in the making

Neil Hemraj works as a Front Office Manager at Citylife Hotel Auckland, a position he says was a dream to accept after seven years of hard...

Partnership hospitality training programme breaks down barriers to employment

Today 27 people graduated from an innovative and collaborative hospitality training and education programme Fast Track Partnership Programme, designed to help people from disadvantaged backgrounds back...

TRENZ named as finalist for Best Business Event in the New Zealand Event Awards 2018

Tourism Industry Aotearoa is thrilled to announce that the flagship travel and trade event TRENZ that it manages on behalf of the Tourism Industry New Zealand...

Supreme Tourism Award winner amazing multinational success story

Dynamic and visionary with annual global revenue of $426 million, multinational recreational vehicle business Tourism Holdings Ltd has won the tourism industry’s highest accolade, the Air...

Trent Yeo

Trent Yeo is the Executive Director of Ziptrek Ecotours in Queenstown, which opened in 2009. Ziptrek is a sustainability-focused business providing personalised ziptrek eco-tours while telling...

TIA makes formal commitment to tikanga Māori

Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s staff and board have made a formal commitment to establishing cultural competency in tikanga Māori, embarking on a journey to weave Te Ao...

Rental vehicle operators encourage to sign Code of Practice

In the lead up to the summer tourism season, all New Zealand car rental operators are encouraged to sign up to the industry-led Code of Practice...

Reuben Levermore

Reuben Levermore is Head of Regional Affairs at Air New Zealand. Prior to joining Air New Zealand, Reuben was Director of Communications at the Ministry of...

2019 TINZT Tourism Academic Scholarships announced

Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust is pleased to announce that the 2019 TINZT Academic Scholarships are open for applications. The TINZT Scholarships are available to help young...

2018 Industry Scorecard - how are we tracking?

The 2018 tourism industry scorecard has been released, highlighting progress against the Tourism 2025 growth framework priorities, including visitor spend, air connectivity, visitor satisfaction, seasonality, and...

New Govt strategy confirms support for tourism

The Government’s draft Tourism Strategy, released today, is closely aligned with the industry’s own vision and framework, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. The new strategy sets out how...

New visitor tax must be spent wisely

The tourism industry wants to work with the Government to ensure its new tax on most of New Zealand’s international visitors is used to enhance their...

Insight at a glance - Australian VFR market

Three quarters of the Australian visiting friends and relatives market also have the dual purpose of holidaying in New Zealand. Find out more about the characteristics...

More than 500 sign up to tourism sustainability

The number of sign-ups to the Tourism Sustainability Commitment[http://sustainabletourism.nz/] have now exceeded 500, marking the half-way point of TIA’s goal of 1000 sign-ups by March 2019. The...

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Activating domestic tourism2

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TINZT Tourism Academic Scholarship 2017 updated

TINZT Grant Form 2016

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Queenstown TOP 10 Holiday Park Creeksyde

RouteTIP alpine pass

White Water Rafting on the Tongariro River

PATA Research July 2016

TIA Submission Wellington Airport runway extension

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TIA Wellington Hotel Sector submission Wellington Airport runway extension

TIA Wellington Hotel Sector submission Wellington Airport runway extension2

Westpac Tourism Industry Aotearoa Association Pac Brochure

Tourism infrastructure fund to help communities

Hot pools to hobbits Tourism Awards finalists named

Hot pools to hobbits Tourism Awards finalists named2

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Hot pools to hobbits Tourism Awards finalists named3

Hot pools to hobbits Tourism Awards finalists named4

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Lynley McKinnon

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Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill

Easter trading law change boost for tourism

Wellington Convention Centre Proposal 15 August 2014 3

Wellington Movie Museum and Convention Centre approved 150m design

Wellington Movie Museum and Convention Centre approved 150m design2

Shop Trading Hours Amendment Bill2

Destination Great Lake Taupo2

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TIA Submission Next steps for fresh water consultation document2

TIA submission Resource Legislation Amendment Bill

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Department of Conservation

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NZONE Skydive by Vasile Pop2

Department of Conservation2

ServiceIQ

New tourism award Kiwis can vote and win

New tourism award Kiwis can vote and win2

Destination Marlborough

TIA submission on the Conservation and Environment Science Roadmap

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2015 16 Annual Report Final

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Tourism growth under the spotlight

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Callum Mallet

TIA elects new Chair

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2016 adventure tourism development index

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Tourism industry calls for debate on user charges to fund DOC

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Tourism industry calls for debate on user charges to fund DOC2

What tourism can learn from mining

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Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award Winner

Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award Winner

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Confidential Upper North Island Tourism Award Winners

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TIAs Letter of Support Advancing Environmental Education

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Be financially literate in one day with Color Accounting Workshops

TIA welcomes pro tourism mayors

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Clear vision for improving freshwater needed say tourism leaders

Rachael Moore

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PATA report September 2016

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Tourism Summit pushes the boundaries

Unity on freedom camping approach

Updated Who is going to cook your meal

Active Adventures New Zealand Oh the Serenity Hump Ridge Track Fiordland by Alexandra Malcolm

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PATA report October 2016

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Massive tourism GST increase must be reinvested

Chris Roberts 2016

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TIA submission Land Transport Amendment Bill

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Mighty Double Up

New Seller packages for TRENZ 2016

TIA submission to Senate Inquiry 21 October 2017

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TIA Submission Proposed changes to Skilled Migrant Category

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Unlocking a lifetime of buying power

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Unlocking a lifetime of buying power2

GREEN FINS VE PATA research November

The Power of Tourism 2016

The Power of Tourism

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New tool to activate domestic tourism

Tourism turns spotlight on infrastructure investment

South Island sweeps tourism academic scholarships

Business as usual for most of the country post quake

Colmar Brunton presentation for TIA Tourism Summit

Marlborough Visitor Access Update 15 November 2016

Colmar Brunton presentation for TIA Tourism Summit

161117 TTF TIA Holiday tax hike joint media release

161117 TTF TIA Holiday tax hike joint media release2

Messages for visitors to NZ

New tool to grow domestic tourism

Noel Leeming

Booking.com change in parity conditions

Booking.com overview

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Jan Lang

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Draft Report New Models ofTertiary Education

Draft Report New Models ofTertiary Education2

Auckland visitor levy unfair ill conceived

Tourism Infrastructure Executive Summary

Tourism Infrastructure Document Presentation to PM

Investment in tourism infrastructure crucial

Chris Roberts Oct 2016

Tourism Infrastructure Executive Summary2

Tourism Infrastructure Executive Summary3

Tourism Infrastructure Executive Summary4