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Queenstown Lakes residents want tourism to pay for impacts – survey 4th March 2024 /

Queenstown Lakes residents want tourism to pay for impacts – survey

The impacts on sustainability and infrastructure are among Queenstown Lakes residents’ top concerns when it comes to tourism, according to a new survey.


OIO approves land lease for Christchurch Airport solar farm 1st March 2024 /

OIO approves land lease for Christchurch Airport solar farm

The Overseas Investment Office has granted approval for Contact Energy and Lightsource BP Renewable Energy Investments to lease approximately 295 hectares of land from Christchurch Airport to develop a solar farm.


Te Pae achieves carbon zero 22nd February 2024 /

Te Pae achieves carbon zero

Te Pae Christchurch Convention Centre says it has been Toitū net carbon zero certified for the 12 months since it committed to the mission.


Perspectives: Can e-bikes be a solution to sustainable transport in rural tourist areas? 8th February 2024 /

Perspectives: Can e-bikes be a solution to sustainable transport in rural tourist areas?

The provision of greater e-bike access in national parks and rural areas can benefit sustainability, writes UK researcher Ian Philips.


Marlborough Airport seeks sustainability feedback 5th February 2024 /

Marlborough Airport seeks sustainability feedback

Marlborough Airport is inviting the public to submit their thoughts on its sustainability journey.


Support for visitor value, sustainability but not more visitors, Tarras airport – study 26th January 2024 /

Support for visitor value, sustainability but not more visitors, Tarras airport – study

A survey of Central Otago residents shows strong support for sustainable tourism and focusing on visitor value but little enthusiasm for more tourists and the proposed Tarras airport.


More tourism businesses measuring emissions – TIA 26th January 2024 /

More tourism businesses measuring emissions – TIA

The number of tourism businesses measuring their carbon footprint has grown by 12%, according to Tourism Industry Aotearoa.


Tourism’s impact on freshwater use – report 12th December 2023 /

Tourism’s impact on freshwater use – report

More can be done by travel and tourism businesses to reduce water use, according to a WTTC analysis.


Perspectives: How public, private sectors can partner to address tourism’s challenges 29th November 2023 /

Perspectives: How public, private sectors can partner to address tourism’s challenges

There is a tension in tourism between the economic benefits travellers bring and their environmental impacts but there are ways the public and private sectors can work together to create positive change, according to Visa’s global head of merchant sales and acquiring, Jennifer Munday.


G Adventures on NZ performance and the need for community tourism 22nd November 2023 /

G Adventures on NZ performance and the need for community tourism

The global operator says its community focus enables a “huge” opportunity in destinations like New Zealand.


TAU reveals total emissions 15th November 2023 /

TAU reveals total emissions

Tātaki Auckland Unlimited’s emissions totalled 5324 tCO₂e in its year to 30 June 2023.


Perspectives: Could ‘carbon passports’ that ration travel become a reality? 9th November 2023 /

Perspectives: Could ‘carbon passports’ that ration travel become a reality?

‘Carbon passports’ that limit the amount of travel could be seen as an extreme measure but the world is already on the verge of change, writes the University of Westminster’s Ross Bennett-Cook.


Queenstown Airport publishes first sustainability report, omits airline emissions for now 2nd November 2023 /

Queenstown Airport publishes first sustainability report, omits airline emissions for now

QAC says it has cut emissions by almost two-thirds compared to 2019 but it does not yet measure the impacts of airlines flying to the airport.


Queenstown Airport backs zero-waste approach at A&P 2nd November 2023 /

Queenstown Airport backs zero-waste approach at A&P

The airport first sponsored the event to help the event become zero-waste, and also funded the DISHrupt reusable cutlery and dishes initiative this year.


YoungTEC, education, sustainability boosted by $160k TINZT grants 26th October 2023 /

YoungTEC, education, sustainability boosted by $160k TINZT grants

The Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust has awarded $160,000 in grants to four groups, including YoungTEC and the Tourism Teachers Association.


Sustainability takes flight with Island Aviation 17th October 2023 /

Sustainability takes flight with Island Aviation

Island Aviation is introducing reusable cups on its flights between Auckland’s North Shore and destinations around the Hauraki Gulf including Great Barrier Island.


Perspectives: Is tourism ready for mandatory emissions reporting? 5th October 2023 /

Perspectives: Is tourism ready for mandatory emissions reporting?

Growing demands for sustainability disclosures present challenges for tourism, write Christopher Imbsen from the World Travel & Tourism Council and Dan Darcy from management consultancy Oliver Wyman.


Perspectives: Are we finally turning the tide towards sustainable tourism? 25th September 2023 /

Perspectives: Are we finally turning the tide towards sustainable tourism?

Making inroads toward sustainable tourism is possible but will require enormous global effort to make it happen at scale.


Perspectives: How one country tackles  overtourism for a more sustainable industry 14th September 2023 /

Perspectives: How one country tackles overtourism for a more sustainable industry

As tourism seeks to become more regenerative, it is equally crucial visitors follow suit.


Perspectives: Sustainable tourism needs community co-governance, not short-sighted politics 12th September 2023 /

Perspectives: Sustainable tourism needs community co-governance, not short-sighted politics

Where there are issues, it is not often tourism itself but the management of it that needs to be addressed.


Christchurch Airport recognised for waste, mentoring work 29th August 2023 /

Christchurch Airport recognised for waste, mentoring work

The Airports Council International Asia-Pacific has awarded Christchurch Airport the Green Airports Recognition 2023 and the Airport Carbon Accreditation – Mentor.


Queenstown Airport converts $100m debt to green loan 10th August 2023 /

Queenstown Airport converts $100m debt to green loan

Queenstown Airport Corporation has converted its $100m bank lending facilities to sustainability-linked loans.


Ecotourism ‘fast growing opportunity’ for NZ’s green economy – report 8th August 2023 /

Ecotourism ‘fast growing opportunity’ for NZ’s green economy – report

Ecotourism is one of five main opportunities for New Zealand as it attempts to build a greener economy, according to a report from Boston Consulting Group.


Does tourism need more accountable sustainability? 8th August 2023 /

Does tourism need more accountable sustainability?

The Ticker asks TIA whether operators should be more accountable to its Tourism Sustainability Commitment.


First Taurikura Initiative cohort celebrates completion 2nd August 2023 /

First Taurikura Initiative cohort celebrates completion

Tourism and hospitality businesses from Waiheke Island and Aotea Great Barrier Island have celebrated completing the Taurikura Initiative.


HPNZ Conference: No fishy business for holiday parks’ sustainability journeys 1st August 2023 /

HPNZ Conference: No fishy business for holiday parks’ sustainability journeys

Operators’ better use of food resources and cutting waste have been recognised as holiday parks aim for greener outcomes.


Kiwi companies striving to be good to nature – report 31st July 2023

Kiwi companies striving to be good to nature – report

NZ businesses want to do the right thing but face barriers to supporting nature.


First operators complete Auckland sustainability programme 28th July 2023 /

First operators complete Auckland sustainability programme

The first cohort of tourism businesses to complete the Auckland sustainability programme Taurikura Initiative will be recognised at an event next week.


Sustainable passenger journeys priority in NZ’s first Aerospace Strategy 24th July 2023 /

Sustainable passenger journeys priority in NZ’s first Aerospace Strategy

Sustainable air passenger journeys and autonomous aerial vehicle integration are two of the key goals in New Zealand’s first Aerospace Strategy.


MBIE seeks tourism business’ views on sustainability 13th July 2023 /

MBIE seeks tourism business’ views on sustainability

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment is seeking input from businesses in the tourism sector about how they view environmental sustainability.


Wellington Airport outlines emissions goals 13th July 2023 /

Wellington Airport outlines emissions goals

Wellington Airport has published its Kaitiakitanga report on how it plans to achieve net zero emissions by 2030 and absolute zero by 2050.


NZ tourism’s climate change action could influence the world – Yeo 11th July 2023 /

NZ tourism’s climate change action could influence the world – Yeo

“I think we’ve got an incredible opportunity to showcase to the world, what we can do here,” says Ziptrek Ecotours’ executive director.


Perspectives: Can airlines hiring clothes out help make tourism more sustainable? 11th July 2023 /

Perspectives: Can airlines hiring clothes out help make tourism more sustainable?

Japan Airlines is launching a new clothing rental service called Any Wear, Anywhere, which it claims can help reduce aircraft emissions, writes EcoWatch’s Cristen Hemingway Jaynes for the World Economic Forum.


Sudima hopeful of Wānaka, preps new sustainable Earth brand for launch 12th June 2023 /

Sudima hopeful of Wānaka, preps new sustainable Earth brand for launch

The operator is preparing to introduce a new sustainability-focused brand, which will adhere to strict green credentials.


Climate conference set for Viaduct Events Centre 8th June 2023 /

Climate conference set for Viaduct Events Centre

The 15th annual Climate Change and Business Conference is returning to the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland this year.


Entries open for Sustainable Business Awards 24th May 2023 /

Entries open for Sustainable Business Awards

The 21st year of the annual awards will recognise business, local government, social enterprise and individuals for their sustainability achievements.


Mackenzie Tourism, TIA to host sustainability workshop 11th May 2023

Mackenzie Tourism, TIA to host sustainability workshop

Mackenzie Tourism and Tourism Industry Aotearoa are holding a tourism sustainability workshop for businesses in Timaru this month.


Call for political parties to commit to cleaner aviation 27th April 2023 /

Call for political parties to commit to cleaner aviation

The Sustainable Business Council and Climate Leaders Coalition want to see New Zealand’s political parties commit to decarbonising aviation for the benefit of New Zealand, its economy and exports.


Incentives, rewards key to encouraging sustainable travel – report 26th April 2023 /

Incentives, rewards key to encouraging sustainable travel – report

Booking.com says rising living costs and climate anxiety are driving demand for more budget and planet-friendly options.


Wellington Airport banks on sustainability with $100m green loan 3rd April 2023 /

Wellington Airport banks on sustainability with $100m green loan

Wellington International Airport Limited is banking on a $100m sustainability-linked facility to help it achieve its decarbonisation goals.


Tarras airport opposition protests ‘aviation greenwashing’ 28th March 2023 /

Tarras airport opposition protests ‘aviation greenwashing’

Sustainable Tarras plans to protest what it calls ‘greenwashing’ by the aviation industry at Parliament today.


TBOP restarts sustainability programme 23rd March 2023 /

TBOP restarts sustainability programme

Tourism Bay of Plenty has kicked off the first The Green Room sustainability programme for the year in Ōhope, with 18 organisations taking part.


Online toolbox to encourage sustainability 21st February 2023 /

Online toolbox to encourage sustainability

The Sustainable Business Network is leading the charge in helping companies assess the sustainability of their businesses with the launch of a free online toolbox.


Consumers seek sustainability, luxury as travel reignites – report 24th January 2023 /

Consumers seek sustainability, luxury as travel reignites – report

Consumers are highlighting the value they place on protecting nature and travelling responsibly, says the WTTC.


Preview 2023: Tourism demand and the need for better policy 17th January 2023 /

Preview 2023: Tourism demand and the need for better policy

Why both NZ’s tourism infrastructure and the sector’s governance need updating.


Perspectives: How aviation plans to reach net zero by 2050 12th December 2022 /

Perspectives: How aviation plans to reach net zero by 2050

Carbon offsetting and the production of a lot more sustainable aviation fuel will be critical to achieving the industry’s goal.


How to create the sustainable travel products customers want – report 8th December 2022

How to create the sustainable travel products customers want – report

Operators must be more ambitious, collaborate to create greener packages, and bring employees in on the mission to help build a better sector.


Scenic Hotels launches NZ’s first ‘sustainable stays’ 21st November 2022 /

Scenic Hotels launches NZ’s first ‘sustainable stays’

Carbon-neutral room rates will allow guests to offset their stay through a programme delivered by CarbonClick.


Perspectives: The promise and challenges of sustainable travel products 15th November 2022 /

Perspectives: The promise and challenges of sustainable travel products

While sustainable travel is the next step in the evolution of tourism, the way consumers talk about it and what they actually do about can be very different.


Cruise set to plug in as part of net-zero commitment – CLIA 10th November 2022 /

Cruise set to plug in as part of net-zero commitment – CLIA

Cruise lines are preparing for an industry-wide switch to shoreside electricity as part of a commitment by Cruise Lines International Association ocean-going members to pursue net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.