Spotlight
Haka Tourism Group
Ten years ago Ryan Sanders was motivated to start a tourism business to escape a dull corporate job. The business hasn't looked back, and is on track to turn over $17 million in the next 12 months.
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Real Journeys
Providing authentic, remarkable tourism experiences in some of the country’s most difficult to access areas, Real Journeys has been enjoying strong growth over the past few years.This has inspired the family-owned business to increase its conservation work and focus efforts on ensuring the community benefits from the upturn in tourism.
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Waitangi Treaty Grounds
The Waitangi Treaty Grounds has transformed the visitor experience over the past couple of years which has boosted both revenue and visitor satisfaction.
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Sudima Hotels & Resorts
Sudima Hotels & Resorts sets the bar high when it comes to protecting the environment because it’s good for business and good for New Zealand.
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Spotlight
R Tucker Thompson
Addressing seasonality
The R. Tucker Thompson had a mighty reputation, but the organisation was stuck in a rut. So they implemented a plan which has put it in a strong position as a sustainable tourism operator and a recognised social enterprise.
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Industry News
Steering the Australasian cruise industry towards sustainability
New Zealand Cruise Association, Cruise Lines International Association and Australian Cruise Association have released the first Cruise Industry Sustainability Guide in this region to showcase the work being done by the industry to preserve the world’s pristine waterways.
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Industry News
Telling the Tourism Story
Welcoming, supportive communities are a vital part of what New Zealand has to offer our visitors. TIA's 'Tourism Story' project aims to find ways to support all sectors of the industry to tell their stories better, from the small town holiday park providing local employment opportunities and supporting local suppliers, to the big corporate donating thousands of dollars to environmental causes.
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Tourism and conservation work together at the Timber Trail
Wilderness venture Timber Trail Lodge prides itself on its environmental and community-minded approach to business.
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Queenstown's Sherwood Hotel ranked among world’s best for sustainability
Sherwood Queenstown has been ranked amongst the top 10 eco-friendly holiday destinations by Expedia - the only hotel in the Pacific region to make the list, ranked among large international locations in France, Canada, and Thailand.
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Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort lead the way for a Predator Free 2050
Taupo DeBretts Spa Resort has taken initiative in creating a pest free environment, with the goal of creating a safe haven for native flora and fauna to thrive.
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Spotlight
The George hotel staff cleaning up
Staff from The George hotel in Christchurch are cleaning and enhancing their stretch of the Avon River.
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Sustainable slopes
We took a peek into Mt Hutt ski resort's sustainability initiatives for 2019.
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Member News
East by West Ferry Champions Social Cause
20 Jan 2022
The East by West Ferry joined the Wellington Tourism Capability Programme in 2021. With the introduction of their new electric ferry service imminent, the ferry company turned to look at other areas of impact:
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Industry News
Moving from Commitment to Action
March 2022
Last year, WellingtonNZ chose to work with Tourism Industry Aotearoa on a pilot project for 12 tourism operators to accelerate their sustainability journeys. This work activated our Tourism Sustainability Commitment (TSC), allowing us to learn some valuable lessons and confirm prior hunches.
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