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.
The first nine courses are available now, with further courses being developed throughout 2024. The courses are based around the commitments of the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment and each will take you 1-2 hours to complete. They include a mix of reading materials, case studies, videos and interactive materials. In addition, we provide you with a template to create your own Sustainability Action Plan as you work through the programme.
The Programme Courses
Introduction
- Why a sustainable approach makes good business sense
- How to maximise the benefits of this program
Carbon Measurement and Reduction
- Go back to basics to understand what this really means, and what tools are available to get you started on measuring the footprint of your own business
- Find information about both free and paid tools that are available in New Zealand
- Learn about options to reduce and offset your emissions
Waste Elimination and Sustainable Supply Chains
- Understand why and how you can reduce the waste you send to landfill
- Develop ideas to influence your guests to do the right thing
- Get inspired to influence your supply chain for far-reaching impacts
Restoring Nature
- Understand the biodiversity crisis and why this is so important for tourism
- Identify actions that can help support New Zealand’s biodiversity
- Enhance your visitor experience through education and participation
Visitor Engagement
- Learn about visitor engagement and satisfaction with Whakaipo Lodge and Waitomo Adventures.
Resilience
- Learn how to build resilience into your business with Fine Art Tours NZ, Hawke's Bay Tourism and Hot Water Beach Top 10 Holiday Park.
Storytelling
- Learn about storytelling with Cycle Journeys, Intrepid Travel and Mount Hot Pools.
Investment and Innovation
- Learn about investment & innovation from Tourism Innovation Group, ID Tours New Zealand and Patterson Hospitality.
Employer of Choice and Community Engagement
- Learn about what it takes to be an employer of choice and how to engage your local community effectively with Sudima Hotels, Kohutapu Lodge and Zorb.
Courses Coming Soon
- Culture and Heritage
Fees
This programme is FREE for TIA members including staff
Businesses and individuals who are not members of TIA can also sign up:
| Individual Fee |
$590 +GST per person per annum |
| 10-19 staff from one business or organisation |
$550 +GST per person per annum |
| 20-29 staff from one business or organisation | $510 +GST per person per annum |
Click here for further information about joining TIA to access this programme at no additional cost.
Click here to find out more about the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment and sign the commitment yourself.