Tourism Industry Aotearoa
TIA
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 member or sector group could achieve by themselves.
We are vocal supporters of our industry, advocating relentlessly to ensure tourism gets recognised as a vital contributor to New Zealand's economic and social wellbeing.
Our members range from SMEs to large, publicly listed corporates. Collectively, they represent around 85% of total tourism industry turnover. The more members and support TIA has, the stronger our influence and the more we can achieve.
Tourism Industry Aotearoa - Latest News [Page 1]
Hotel Room Incomes Plummeted In 2020
Monday, 11 January 2021, 9:52 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Data from New Zealand's largest and longest running hotel benchmarking programme shows the devastating impact of the pandemic on hotel revenues, with overall room income in 2020 falling by 40%. The Tourism Industry Aotearoa Hotel Data Survey became ... More >>
New Statistics Show Importance Of Tourism To NZ Recovery
Tuesday, 22 December 2020, 2:58 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The critical importance of the tourism industry to New Zealand’s economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic has been reinforced by the latest statistics. Tourism Satellite Account (TSA) figures released today by Stats NZ show that total annual ... More >>
TRENZ Returning As Hybrid Event In 2021
Tuesday, 15 December 2020, 3:13 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
New Zealand's biggest annual international travel and trade event is set to return in 2021 – but not in its usual form. Each year, TRENZ brings hundreds of international travel buyers, sellers and media delegates together to meet with New Zealand’s ... More >>
Tourism Students Awarded $4500 Scholarships
Thursday, 19 November 2020, 2:17 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
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. The recipients of the 2021 Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust Academic Scholarship ... More >>
Lincoln University academic wins top tourism award
Wednesday, 18 November 2020, 2:24 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
David Simmons Tourism’s most prestigious individual honour, the Sir Jack Newman Award, has been presented to a university academic for the first time. The winner of the title for 2020 is Emeritus Professor of Tourism David Simmons, who recently ... More >>
Tourism Operators Struggling With Staffing
Tuesday, 17 November 2020, 4:20 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Staffing is one of the biggest headaches for New Zealand tourism operators at present, even though their businesses continue to be impacted by the closed borders. According to a new industry survey by Tourism Industry Aotearoa, just over half (53.23%) of ... More >>
Tourism Industry Reunites To Revive And Revitalise
Monday, 16 November 2020, 1:55 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
More than 300 tourism leaders and stakeholders will gather in Wellington tomorrow to focus on the revival and revitalisation of New Zealand’s tourism industry. Tourism Summit Aotearoa is a key annual event hosted by Tourism Industry Aotearoa, bringing ... More >>
TIA Welcomes Nash To Tourism Portfolio
Monday, 2 November 2020, 3:05 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is welcoming the appointment of Stuart Nash as Minister of Tourism and looks forward to working with him on the industry’s recovery. TIA is pleased that the important tourism portfolio has stayed with a senior Minister ... More >>
Govt’s First 100 Days Critical To Tourism
Monday, 19 October 2020, 11:58 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
In its first 100 days, the new Government must make plans to reopen New Zealand’s borders and issue a $200 domestic Travel Card to every Kiwi, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. These initiatives are among five immediate actions that TIA is requesting from ... More >>
Tourism Industry Continues To Need People
Monday, 12 October 2020, 2:35 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
While thousands of tourism jobs have been lost due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we must guard against future labour and skill shortages, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “As tourism revives, job and career opportunities will re-emerge. But will we get ... More >>
Improved Data & Research Needed For Tourism Industry Revival
Wednesday, 7 October 2020, 3:53 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The dearth of data and research available to New Zealand’s tourism industry must be addressed to support its revival, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “At a time when we’ve never had more access to information, it’s truly remarkable how little ... More >>
TIA Offers Helping Hand To Adventure Tourism Operators
Friday, 2 October 2020, 3:24 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Cash-strapped adventure tourism operators are being offered a helping hand by Tourism Industry Aotearoa so they can complete safety audits. Many operators covered by the Adventure Activities Regulations are due to undergo their full three-yearly safety ... More >>
Bold Changes Needed To Grow Conservation And Tourism
Friday, 25 September 2020, 10:48 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is calling on the incoming Government to be bold in overhauling conservation legislation in the interests of both the natural environment and tourism. The key legislation governing the operations of the Department of Conservation dates ... More >>
Pandemic Offers Unique Opportunity To Shape NZ Tourism Industry
Tuesday, 15 September 2020, 2:11 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
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. TIA is urging the Government’s Tourism Futures Taskforce to take bold steps ... More >>
Government Support Needed To Create Great Places To Live And Visit
Monday, 14 September 2020, 10:24 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The next Government must give a revitalised tourism industry a central role in the recovery of New Zealand’s regions, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “Tourism operators and our visitors – both domestic and international – are an integral part of ... More >>
Flight Restrictions Causing School Holiday Uncertainty
Thursday, 10 September 2020, 9:59 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is calling on the Government to loosen physical distancing requirements on domestic aircraft to give families the opportunity to make school holiday bookings. TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts says the holidays could be a ... More >>
True Partnership Needed For Tourism Recovery
Friday, 4 September 2020, 2:24 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
When the new Government is elected, tourism operators will be looking for a clear signal that it is willing to work in close partnership on rebuilding the industry, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “Tourism was the first industry to be hit by the ... More >>
Tourism Industry Unites To Revive And Revitalise
Thursday, 3 September 2020, 4:01 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Air New Zealand’s Chief Executive Greg Foran is among notable speakers at this year’s Tourism Summit Aotearoa, a full-day event focusing on the revival and revitalisation of New Zealand’s tourism industry. The Summit, which will be held on 17 November ... More >>
Tourism industry redoubles sustainability efforts
Thursday, 27 August 2020, 3:19 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Ziptrek EcoTours - The Clearing Tourism Industry Aotearoa has today unveiled a refreshed version of the sustainability platform for the industry – the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment-He Kupu Taurangi Kia Toitū Ai Te Tāpoitanga. More >>
Keeping New Zealand Safe Puts Heavy Burden On Tourism Operators
Monday, 24 August 2020, 5:06 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
While recognising that the extension of the COVID-19 Alert Levels is needed to protect the health of New Zealanders, it will put more pressure on tourism businesses around the country who are desperately trying to survive, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa. ... More >>
