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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 3]
New International Air Link Helps Tourism Prepare For Take-off
Wednesday, 23 March 2022, 10:45 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
New Zealand’s tourism industry is taking off again, with today’s news from Air New Zealand of an important new link with the USA. Air New Zealand’s new service linking New York with Auckland will open up a valuable visitor market for Aotearoa ... More >>
TIA Recommends Extending Kick-start Funds To More Regions
Friday, 18 March 2022, 12:29 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Government funding to support tourism businesses in five South Island regions to prepare for the return of international visitors is welcome but must be extended across the motu, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. Tourism businesses in five regions ... More >>
Kia Ora Cobber – NZ Tourism Industry Thrilled At Border Reopening Plans
Wednesday, 16 March 2022, 12:24 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism operators are thrilled they can look forward to welcoming international manuhiri, following today’s announcement that New Zealand’s borders are reopening to many international travellers. “After around 730 days of pain in the two years ... More >>
Working Holidaymakers Make Welcome Return To NZ
Monday, 14 March 2022, 2:43 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism operators are looking forward to welcoming working holidaymakers as they return to New Zealand from today. Working Holiday Visa holders and some skilled workers can now enter New Zealand with no self-isolation requirements. This is a big step ... More >>
Self-isolation Removal A Big Step On Tourism Road To Recovery
Monday, 28 February 2022, 5:47 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The tourism industry is celebrating a big step forward on the road to recovery today with the removal of self-isolation requirements for arriving travellers, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. But tourism businesses still need more certainty on when ... More >>
TIA Supports Review Of Self-isolation For Travellers
Thursday, 24 February 2022, 3:43 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is reassured to hear the Government plans to review the self-isolation requirements for visitors entering the country. During today’s media conference, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins said he expected to get advice ... More >>
Tourism Business Revenue Plunging 60%, New Survey Shows
Wednesday, 23 February 2022, 2:42 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism operators are seeing their revenue plunging in an extremely difficult operating environment, according to a new survey by Tourism Industry Aotearoa. TIA worked with a network of tourism sector associations to survey industry operators about the current ... More >>
Business Support Welcome But Open Borders Still The Game Changer
Monday, 21 February 2022, 7:17 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa says tourism operators acknowledge the Government has recognised the challenges they are facing but the industry’s priority is for our borders to be reopened without self-isolation requirements. “Today’s announcement ... More >>
Tourism Businesses Suffering Under Red Setting – Toughest Trading Conditions Yet
Friday, 18 February 2022, 2:30 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism and hospitality operators are facing their toughest trading conditions since the beginning of the pandemic and desperately need financial support to survive, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. When the move to Red took effect on 23 January 2022 ... More >>
Government Must Be Flexible With Self-isolation Requirements
Thursday, 3 February 2022, 12:32 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Today’s border reopening announcements are welcome but the Government must be prepared to remove self-isolation requirements as soon as health risks lessen, says Tourism Industry Aotearoa. TIA spokesperson Ann-Marie Johnson says the staged opening ... More >>
Time To Plan For Reconnecting NZ
Monday, 31 January 2022, 4:29 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is urging the Government to update its plans for reopening New Zealand’s borders as Omicron has changed the game. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said last week that Cabinet would be considering changes to the current border settings ... More >>
TIA Appoints New Chief Executive
Tuesday, 18 January 2022, 1:42 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is pleased to announce the appointment of its new Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram. TIA Chair Gráinne Troute says she is delighted to make such a high-calibre appointment to the role. “Rebecca’s experience in tourism, ... More >>
TRENZ Hui Moves To Eden Park For 2022
Thursday, 23 December 2021, 11:20 am | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
For the first time ever, Auckland’s Eden Park will host TRENZ Hui, New Zealand’s premier international tourism business event, next year. It’s exciting that one of Auckland’s biggest visitor drawcards will become the venue for working on the ... More >>
International Recognition For Tourism Sustainability Commitment
Monday, 13 December 2021, 5:08 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
A New Zealand programme that supports tourism operators to become more sustainable has gained international recognition. The New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment has won the 2021 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award in the Educational ... More >>
Tourism Industry Backs Conservation Law Changes
Friday, 10 December 2021, 4:15 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Tourism Industry Aotearoa is pleased the Minister of Conservation is taking the first steps to address long-standing problems in conservation law. Minister Kiritapu Allen has announced a roadmap that sets out a workplan for the next four years to ... More >>
New Statistics Show Devastating COVID Impact On Tourism
Friday, 10 December 2021, 1:23 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
The devastating impact of the pandemic on Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism industry has been officially measured for the first time, with today’s release of the Tourism Satellite Account for the year ended March 2021. The TSA is the official annual measurement ... More >>
Many Challenges Ahead For Tourism In 2022
Wednesday, 8 December 2021, 4:52 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
A recently formed network of tourism sector associations is warning its members that 2022 is set to be just as challenging as 2020 and 2021. The Tourism Association Network was established earlier this year by Tourism Industry Aotearoa as a forum ... More >>
Freedom Camping Rule Changes Heading In Right Direction
Tuesday, 30 November 2021, 12:02 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Proposed new freedom camping laws are an opportunity to ease community concerns and create a stronger approach to managing camping around the country, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has today announced that he will introduce ... More >>
Tourism’s Bright Future Shines At New Zealand Tourism Awards
Monday, 29 November 2021, 8:27 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Outstanding tourism businesses and individuals who are leading the way in creating the future of New Zealand’s tourism industry have been recognised in the industry’s most respected annual awards. Award winners were finally revealed at an online event ... More >>
Tourism Industry Challenge To Cut Carbon
Monday, 29 November 2021, 4:11 pm | Tourism Industry Aotearoa
Aotearoa New Zealand’s tourism industry is being challenged to lead the fight to reduce carbon emissions, with a major new initiative announced at Tourism Summit Aotearoa today. The Tourism Carbon Challenge urges every tourism business to measure ... More >>
