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Tourism industry moves forward as Summit makes Waikato debut
Tourism Summit Aotearoa is heading to Kirikiriroa Hamilton for the first time, centred around a theme of “Kōkiri – Go forth!”
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New Zealand Tourism Awards return for 2021
Entries are open for the New Zealand Tourism Awards, returning for 2021 to showcase and celebrate the tourism industry’s individual and business successes.
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4 out of every 10 tourism jobs lost in last year, survey shows
New Zealand’s tourism businesses have on average seen their revenues cut almost in half and have shed 4 out of every 10 of their staff, according to our latest survey.
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Warm welcome awaits Australian visitors to NZ
Tourism operators around the country are breathing a sigh of relief at the opening of the trans-Tasman travel bubble on 19 April.
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TRENZ Connect
A new way for New Zealand’s tourism industry to connect with the international travel trade, anytime and anywhere, was announced at TRENZ Hui 2021.
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TRENZ transforms for international tourism revival
New Zealand’s biggest annual international tourism business event has a new name and a new format to support Kiwi tourism operators in preparing for the reopening of our borders.
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TIA Chief Exec named AuSAE Association Influencer 2020!
TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts has been selected as one of 13 New Zealand and Australian Association Influencers in 2020.
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Tourism Taxes – The Global Context for a New Zealand discussion
Suggestions for tax changes are inevitable. The danger is a division into ‘for’ and ‘against’ camps. The discussion needs to be mature and take place informed by the global context.
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Carino Wildlife Cruises help children learn about endangered wildlife
Children from the Bay of Islands are completing a marine explorer activity that promotes hands-on learning about the critically endangered bottlenose dolphins.
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Environmental report a valuable contribution to tourism debate
The Parliamentary Commissioner for the Environment’s proposals to address environmental challenges facing tourism makes a valuable contribution to discussion on the industry’s future.
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Tourism students awarded scholarships
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.
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TIA's latest industry survey results
Our latest survey reveals staffing is one of the biggest headaches for New Zealand tourism operators at present.
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Our scholarship winner's advice: keep looking for the opportunities
From a young age, Moriah Osborne started building a strong tourism CV. She recognises others may be daunted at the prospect of entering an industry that has been heavily disrupted, but says opportunities are everywhere.
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First 100 days: our plan for Government
In its first 100 days, the new Government must make plans to reopen New Zealand’s borders and issue a $200 domestic Travel Card to every Kiwi.
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TIA offers helping hand to adventure tourism operators
Cash-strapped adventure tourism operators are being offered a helping hand by Tourism Industry Aotearoa so they can complete safety audits.
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Pandemic offers unique opportunity to shape NZ tourism industry
The COVID-19 pandemic offers New Zealand a unique opportunity to shape a tourism industry that delivers real benefits for New Zealanders, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.
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Next gen tourism: a scholarship winner's perspective
Having recently graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce majoring in Tourism and Management, including a final year exchange at Copenhagen Business School, Fergus Dale has started a career in the tourism world.
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One scholarship winner on 'finding a place for yourself'.
Rochelle Tait was one of two recipients of the TINZT Tourism Academic Scholarship awarded at the Tourism Summit Aotearoa in September 2019.
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Industry bodies unite to call for ongoing Govt assistance
Industry organisations from across the tourism, travel, aviation, hospitality and event sectors have joined forces to plead for assurance about Government plans for ongoing support.
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Government announces workforce relief
Relief for temporary migrants, employers and New Zealanders who need work.
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