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Haka Tourism Group
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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
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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
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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
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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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R. Tucker Thompson
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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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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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Timber Trail
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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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Sherwood Queenstown Gardens
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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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DeBretts view
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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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The George staff on the cleaning beat
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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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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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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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