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New programme launched to advance tourism sustainability

A new online programme to enable tourism businesses has been launched by the tourism
industry’s leading representative body.

2023 TSC Annual Declaration - Summary of Results

The results are in for the 2023 TSC Annual Declaration.

Island takes aim at single use coffee cups

Recycling is a particular issue for island communities, and so this summer visitors to Aotea Great Barrier Island seeking refreshment will have to bring or borrow their own coffee cups.

Tourism leaders put ‘green’ aspirations into action   

May 2022

A brand-new initiative to encourage the Coastal Bay of Plenty’s visitor sector to work towards a zero carbon and regenerative future has launched in Bowentown.

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.

International Recognition for Tourism Sustainability Commitment

Nov 2021

The Tourism Sustainability Commitment has won the 2021 Skål International Sustainable Tourism Award.

Wellington tourism businesses head to a carbon neutral future

TIA has been appointed as the provider for the Sustainable Tourism pilot programme.

Sign up to RefillNZ

RefillNZ has come up with a solution to tackle Aotearoa's single-use plastic bottle problem.

Tourism industry aims for sustainability

Tourism Industry Aotearoa has today launched the New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment, establishing eight Goals for the tourism industry to attain by 2025. Individual businesses are being invited to adopt 14 Commitments designed to support the industry to reach the Goals. A new website www.sustainabletourism.nz has also been launched today.