Industry News
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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Member Spotlight
Hotel group wins Supreme Tourism Award
A New Zealand hotel group that is excelling as an employer and in environmental sustainability is the winner of the tourism industry’s highest accolade, the Air New Zealand Supreme Tourism Award.
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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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Zero tolerance for illegal wildlife trafficking - TIA
TIA has joined over 100 companies and organisations around the world in adopting a zero tolerance policy to illegal wildlife trafficking.
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Top hoteliers recognised in 2019 NZ Hotel Industry Awards
Leading hoteliers from Auckland and Queenstown have taken out the top titles in the 2019 New Zealand Hotel Industry Awards, while a Christchurch hotel has been recognised for its environmental efforts.
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Member Spotlight
The Okere Project's environmental warriors
A goat, a jar of peanut butter and a communal knife are among the weapons employed by Okere Falls' growing band of environmental warriors.
The Okere Project brings local businesses, householders and holidaymakers together to trap animal pests, clear invasive plants and restore birdlife and native flora in their community.
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Industry News
Electronic Travel Authority toolkit
From 1 October 2019, many visitors coming to New Zealand must request and pay for an NZeTA (New Zealand Electronic Travel Authority) before they travel. The information in this toolkit is designed to help organisations in the tourism industry communicate to their customers about the NZeTA.
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Tourism industry shocked by loss of key data source
The sudden and unexpected removal of a key information source for the tourism industry is hugely disappointing, and the decision must be reversed.
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