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]
UK Job Furlough Scheme Should Be Copied In NZ
Saturday, 21 March 2020, 1:43 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is urging the New Zealand Government to take a close look at the latest business and job support measures announced by the UK Government. UK Chancellor Rishi Sunak has announced a plan to protect people’s jobs and incomes. ... More >>
Tourism Businesses Closing, Laying Off Thousands
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 3:17 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Medium and large tourism businesses around the country will be forced to lay staff off and close their doors if they do not receive immediate assistance from the Government. While the Government’s Business Continuity Package released on Tuesday has given ... More >>
TRENZ 2020 Cancelled
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 7:15 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) and the Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust (TINZT) are deeply disappointed to announce the cancellation of TRENZ 2020. TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts says, “only a short time ago we remained optimistic that May was ... More >>
Govt Support Package Is Good Start But Tourism Jobs Still Threatened
Tuesday, 17 March 2020, 4:28 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The Government’s Business Continuity Package will come as immediate relief to tourism operators facing a devastating downturn, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. “It’s a substantial package that demonstrates the scale of the challenge facing ... More >>
Rates decision disappoints tourism industry
Friday, 7 February 2020, 3:22 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The tourism industry is disappointed that Auckland hotels and other commercial accommodation providers will be forced to pay the city’s targeted rate following a High Court decision. “TIA has consistently argued that the rate is unfair, as hotels receive ... More >>
Tourism industry makes strides towards sustainability
Thursday, 30 January 2020, 10:13 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
New Zealand’s tourism industry continued to make important strides towards its sustainability goals in 2019, according to research and analysis by Tourism Industry Aotearoa. Since the launch of its Tourism Sustainability Commitment in 2017, TIA ... More >>
NZ hotels record solid year in 2019
Tuesday, 14 January 2020, 12:15 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
New Zealand hotels recorded a solid year in 2019, with the same national occupancy level as 2018, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. New statistics from TIA’s 190 member hotels show the average national occupancy level was 79% [1] , the same rate as in ... More >>
Environmental report makes valuable contribution to tourism
Wednesday, 18 December 2019, 2:27 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The primary goal of tourism is to benefit Aotearoa, so the Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s new report is a valuable contribution to achieving the future New Zealanders want, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. More >>
Tourism industry will sleep better without bed tax
Thursday, 12 December 2019, 2:29 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The Productivity Commission has dropped its support for local bed taxes and has accepted Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s position that international visitors are already more than paying their way, primarily through the GST system. More >>
Tourism businesses see sustainability as top priority
Friday, 6 December 2019, 11:26 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
2019 has been a transitional year for the tourism industry, with a move into a slower phase of the business cycle and a clear industry commitment to sustainability. The information comes from the annual State of the Industry report for 2019, which has ... More >>
Tourism award in the bag for young entrepreneurs
Thursday, 5 December 2019, 10:14 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Timaru students who launched a reusable bag to encourage responsible camping have taken home the first ever YES National Excellence Tourism Award. More >>
Healthy waterways debate must include tourism
Thursday, 31 October 2019, 3:56 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Urgent work needs to be done to understand the value of healthy waterways to the New Zealand tourism industry, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa. More >>
Hotel group wins Supreme Tourism Award
Friday, 25 October 2019, 9:24 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
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. More >>
Tourism industry welcomes insights plan for Tourism NZ
Monday, 30 September 2019, 5:00 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Expanding Tourism New Zealand’s role to include providing more visitor insights will benefit the whole tourism industry, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. In a report released today on the future role for the Government’s international tourism marketing ... More >>
Productivity Commission needs to rethink its approach
Friday, 20 September 2019, 10:57 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The Productivity Commission has correctly identified the challenges some local councils face in responding to visitor growth but needs to rethink its proposed solutions, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. More >>
Work visa changes to support NZ tourism employers
Tuesday, 17 September 2019, 2:51 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Changes to the temporary work visa process should support New Zealand’s tourism industry to find the workers it needs, particularly in regions like Queenstown, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. More >>
Top tourism businesses named as Awards finalists
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 5:27 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
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 today. 37 finalists ... More >>
Tourism industry announces strategic priorities
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 4:16 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has revealed five joint priority areas for immediate action with government agencies to ensure a sustainable tourism future for New Zealand. The key areas identified are: 1. Sustainable growth 2. Improved data and insight ... More >>
Tourism students awarded $4500 scholarships
Tuesday, 3 September 2019, 12:46 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. More >>
Multi-million-dollar funding boost to encourage tourism
Wednesday, 14 August 2019, 3:03 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa and Auckland Tourism, Events and Economic Development welcome today’s announcement by the Government that it is awarding $5.2 million from the new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) to help promote and ... More >>
