Industry News
Hotel award winners' videos
Watch our Hotel Industry Award winners in action in these short videos and hear them explain why they love working in this dynamic tourism sector and the many career options on offer.
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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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Member Spotlight
Photo competition winner - Orekei Korako Geyserland Resort
Congratulations to Demelza Gilbert of Orekei Korako Geyserland Resort for her winning photo "Ngā mihi kia koutou".
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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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Member Spotlight
Innovation on the Milford with Go Orange
When you’re a well-known and successful tourism operator with a reputation for innovation, continually making sure your visitor experience is fresh and exciting can be a challenge.
So Go Orange has outdone themselves again with the new-look Milford Haven.
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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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