Currently Working On
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 to encourage visitor visa liberalisation.
Read More >
Recent Wins
TSC exceeds 800 sign-ups
TIA's Tourism Sustainability Commitment aims to have 1000 members signed up by the end of March 2019, and it's just exceeded 800 members.
Read More >
Recent Wins
Tourism industry becoming more sustainable
New Zealand’s $39 billion tourism industry became slightly more sustainable in
2018 compared to the previous year, according to a Performance Dashboard
produced by Tourism Industry Aotearoa.
Read More >
Currently Working On
Applications for Lightning Lab Tourism still open
Applications are still open for New Zealand’s top Accelerator, Lightning Lab Tourism, which will run from May to August 2019 out of Christchurch International Airport.
Read More >
TIA Projects
People & Skills
Ensuring tourism businesses attract and retain staff with the right skills and attitude is a top industry priority.
Read More >
TIA Projects
Activating Domestic Tourism
TIA leads a Domestic Tourism Working Group to help New Zealand tourism organisations maximise the value they get from domestic travel.
Read More >
TIA Projects
Telling the 'Tourism Story'
TIA is working on a major project to better tell the 'Tourism Story'.
Read More >
Currently Working On
We Want Your Views
TIA regularly consults members on a wide range of issues. We currently want your feedback on several issues, including the Productivity Commission's review of local government funding, Airbnb rating arrangements and national park management plans.
Read More >
Currently Working On
Funding and Investment
We know that identifying a local government funding solution that has broad support is no easy task but it’s important that the tourism industry plays its part in solving the problem.
Read More >
TIA Projects
Responsible Camping
TIA spearheads the Responsible Camping Forum to help manage community, social and environmental issues around freedom camping. The Forum has around 60 members from the private and public sectors.
Read More >
Currently Working On
Aircraft access to conservation land
For many of our visitors, aircraft access is the only way to directly connect to the beauty of our national parks, particularly our snow and glaciated areas. TIA advocates for sustainable aircraft access to public conservation land.
Read More >
TIA Projects
Tourism Insight Framework
An industry leadership panel is driving forward the Tourism Insight Framework actions to ensure operators have the quality knowledge needed to make better informed decisions and achieve better outcomes.
Read More >
TIA Projects
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 Vision is Leading the World in Sustainable Tourism.
Read More >
TIA Projects
Tourism & Conservation
A partnership agreement between TIA and the Department of Conservation supports the growth of tourism and enhances conservation.
Read More >
TIA Projects
Adventure Tourism Safety
We provide leadership and support to help strengthen safety across the important adventure tourism and outdoor sector. Read more.
Read More >
Currently Working On
Auckland Targeted Rate
TIA is continuing to vigorously oppose an Auckland Council targeted rate on commercial accommodation providers.
Read More >
Recent Wins
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 recommendations in our Clean Water submission and is a win for TIA.
Read More >
TIA Projects
Tourism Election Manifesto
TIA's 2017 Tourism Election Manifesto highlights the industry's priorities for a sustainable future, and what we want from the Incoming Government.
Read More >
TIA Projects
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 new research carried out by Deloitte for TIA.
Read More >
Policy Positions
Air Connectivity
Read More >
