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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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New Accommodation Data Shows Industry Potential
Information released by MBIE today shows a consistent picture for tourism but also illustrates the potential of the industry.
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TSC Annual Declaration 2024 - Summary of Results
The results are in from the 2024 TSC Annual Declaration.
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New Tourism and Hospitality Minister Announced
TIA warmly welcomes the Hon Louise Upston to the Tourism and Hospitality portfolio.
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2025 AEWV changes good news for tourism businesses
TIA welcomes the announcement today of changes to the Accredited Employer Work Visa (AEWV) system from January 2025.
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Choosing a Sustainable Christmas
Choose a sustainable Christmas this year by trying some of these handy tips!
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Emissions Reduction Plan Update
TIA supports the 2050 net-zero carbon target and New Zealand being active and progressive in reducing emissions that contribute to global warming.
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Investment for Industry Research Announced
Tourism and Hospitality Minister Matt Doocey has announced today the government will invest $3 million into research initiatives for the tourism and hospitality sector.
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International visitor spend up 30% YTD over last year
The International Visitor Survey (IVS) released today by MBIE has reinforced the essential role tourism is playing in supporting our economy and many communities around Aotearoa New Zealand.
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Filling the Data Gap
Emerging technologies and changing visitor demographics will likely change how people plan, book and engage on their holiday in coming years, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) says.
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Visitors, technology and industry trends mean big changes coming for tourism
Emerging technologies and changing visitor demographics will likely change how people plan, book and engage on their holiday in coming years, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) says.
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Labour Weekend marks start of tourism season
Tourism operators are looking forward to a great few months ahead with Labour weekend and Easter marking the traditional start and finish of the New Zealand tourism industry’s high season.
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International visitor arrivals up 19.9% on last year
Stats NZ data released today shows international visitor arrivals up 19.9% in the year to August 2024 against the same period last year, to 3,228,846. Visitor arrivals are at 83% to Aug 2024 of pre-COVID levels - well up on the previous year's 69%.
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$100 International Visitor Levy Announced
Tripling the IVL to $100 is a barrier making New Zealand incredibly expensive to visit, TIA Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram says.
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