Akiaki - Advancing Tourism
Akiaki is an online learning programme, to help you understand the principles of sustainable tourism and how you can take practical steps within your own business.
Guest column from Tourism Summit 2025 - Izzy Fenwick
Izzy Fenwick's presentation at Tourism Summit speech introduced a new way of thinking about sustainability for the tourism industry. While operators are already doing significant work in this space, Fenwick reframed sustainability as a core business strategy - showing that protecting and investing in nature is not charity, but essential for good business.
Tourism briefing for new mayors and councils
View TIA's briefing for new mayors and councils which calls for their continued support.
TIA supports DOCs Aoraki/Mount Cook paid parking pilot
The Department of Conservation (DOC) has confirmed details for the paid parking pilot at Aoraki/Mount Cook’s White Horse Hill car park, which will begin this summer.
Building a Fair, National Funding Model for Tourism
In an opinion piece published in The Post, TIA Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram explains why TIA is advocating for a balanced and strategic national funding approach – one that ensures tourism continues to deliver for communities, businesses and visitors, now and for generations to come.
Workforce submissions
Discover TIA's latest workforce submissions. See how we're advocating for policies that strengthen our industry, support our people, and enable a thriving tourism workforce in Aotearoa.
Tourism industry gets practical tools to cut energy costs and carbon
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has partnered with the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Authority (EECA) to launch a new online training course helping tourism operators reduce energy consumption while improving their bottom line and guest experience.
Te Puia named Supreme Winner of the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards
The awards were hosted by Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) at Tākina Wellington Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wellington, recognising the quality and variety of tourism experiences on offer throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
