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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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TIA Workforce Survey shows positive optimism across the industry
TIA's recently conducted its annual workforce survey to identify key challenges and opportunities in the tourism workforce.
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2025 Tourism Awards finalists recognises top tourism experiences
Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has today named the finalists for the 2025 New Zealand Tourism Awards, recognising the quality and variety of tourism experiences on offer throughout Aotearoa New Zealand.
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TIA welcomes IVS for YE June 2025
TIA welcomes the release by MBIE of the latest International Visitor Survey for the year ended June 2025.
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New Zealand set to welcome more Chinese visitors
TIA has welcomed the changes to Chinese visitor visas, making it easier to choose Aotearoa New Zealand as a holiday destination.
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TIA celebrates announcement of Tourism Growth Roadmap and is ready to get going
Tourism Industry Aotearoa has welcomed the Government’s announcement of the Tourism Growth Roadmap.
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Tourism Summit Aotearoa theme announced
TIA is pleased to announce the theme for Tourism Summit Aotearoa 2025 - New Zealand Tourism 2030: Being dynamic in a global marketplace.
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TIA welcomes Milford Opportunities Project announcement
Today’s announcement on the future of the Milford Opportunities Project will be a relief for many, providing long-awaited direction for the industry and the region.
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TRENZ 2026 set to rediscover Auckland as it farewells Rotorua - the birthplace of tourism
TRENZ, New Zealand tourism’s largest annual trade show, has wrapped another successful event, saying haere rā to Rotorua.
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Moving nimbly through a changing world
The following was presented by TIA Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram, at the TRENZ 2025 Tourism Briefing on Wednesday 7 May.
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TIA Celebrates Boost for Regional Tourism
TIA welcomes the announcement from the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality today to drive visitor arrivals across New Zealand.
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TIA Supports Government Funding Boost for Business Events
TIA says today’s announcement from the Minister of Tourism and Hospitality of an additional $3m to attract and secure more international business events is a welcome boost to grow strong year-round visitation.
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Women in Tourism - International Women's Day 2025
In the lead up to International Women's Day, TIA caught up with several women in the industry to learn about their experiences with a career in tourism.
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Visitor Spend Increases 23% for YE December 2024
The International Visitor Survey (IVS), released this week by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, reported that annual visitors spent $12.2 billion for the year-ending December 2024, up 23% 2023 figures.
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Tourism Drives Employment and Boosts Economy
Figures released today by Statistics New Zealand show 303,420 New Zealanders are directly or indirectly employed by the visitor economy.
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The Tourism Trifecta
Minister Upston's announcement today of an injection of funding to boost regional tourism completes a week of positive news for tourism and illustrates a strong commitment to working with industry.
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TIA's 2025 Wishlist
TIA Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram, outlines the association's wishlist for 2025.
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