Recent Wins
Removal of the last COVID-19 public health requirements
TIA welcomes the removal of the last COVID-19 public health requirements.
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Recent Wins
Support for tourism as industry helps NZ avoid recession
Support for tourism announced in Budget 2023 will help more tourism businesses succeed as employers of choice.
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Potential boost to the tourism workforce welcomed by the industry
Immigration Minister Michael Wood has announced that the Government is increasing the number of working holiday places for Spain and also extending the time for some working holiday makers currently in New Zealand.
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Working Holiday Visa changes a boon for tourism industry
Tourism employers around Aotearoa New Zealand will be celebrating the announcement that steps are being taken to support tourism workforce recovery.
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Blue sky day for ski as pre-departure testing dropped
We are excited that pre-departure testing will finish at 11.59pm Monday 20 June just in time for the ski season.
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Summer bookings bring glimmer of hope to tourism
The tourism industry is feeling hopeful as the country enters the next phase of its border reopening plan—with many operators excited to report forward bookings.
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Tourism industry excited by next phase of border reopening
The tourism industry is feeling hopeful as the country enters the next phase of its border reopening plan—with many operators excited to report forward bookings.
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TRENZ Connect events generate connections, business negotiations and bookings
The first online events were a huge success generating much positive feedback and excitement from participants.
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Recent Wins
Kia ora cobber! NZ tourism industry thrilled at border reopening plans
TIA is grateful that the Government has listened to our advocacy on behalf of our members and brought forward the border reopening dates.
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Just outcome for Auckland’s accommodation sector
TIA is delighted that the appeal against the imposition of Auckland City’s Accommodation Providers Targeted Rate has been successful.
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New partnership will support industry's mental health
TIA has arranged for EAP Services to provide employee assistance support to its members at a heavily discounted rate.
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Oversupply List for tourism and hospitality removed
The Ministry of Social Development has removed the Oversupply List for tourism and hospitality.
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TIA welcomes new website for accessing tourism data
A new website for accessing tourism data, research and reports is now available, making it easier to access information about the tourism industry.
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Tourism industry keen to partner with Govt on revitalisation
The tourism industry is looking forward to working with the Government on its plan to
build a bright future for tourism in New Zealand.
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Recent Wins
Visa extensions granted for international visitors
TIA’s lobbying has resulted in an extension of visitor visas which will come as a great relief to those international visitors who remain in Aotearoa.
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Staffing pressures eased for Queenstown area
Following our recent survey, Immigration New Zealand has added 21 more hospitality and tourism occupations to the Queenstown-Tāhuna area undersupply list.
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Public transport distancing requirements relaxed
The Government will allow airlines to safely use all of the seats on their domestic flights under Level 2.
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Concession relief supports tourism survival
The waiving of Department of Conservation concession fees for 15 months is a huge relief for hundreds of tourism businesses, and will support their survival and recovery.
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Recent Wins
Targeted extension to the Wage Subsidy Scheme
Budget 2020 support for New Zealand’s devastated tourism businesses sends good signals that the Government has recognised the industry’s needs and will be an active partner in its recovery.
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Recent Wins
TIA and government agree on joint strategic tourism priorities
TIA and government agencies have agreed on five joint priority areas for immediate action to ensure a sustainable tourism future for New Zealand.
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