21st August 2026 BYATADespite its value, NZ’s youth tourism sector remains under-recognised in national tourism policy and investment, says the association.
2nd June 2026 Budget 2026 / BYATA / OpinionYouth travellers, working holidaymakers and adventure seekers are the foundation of NZ’s international brand, writes Haydn Marriner.
4th May 2026 BYATA / OpinionWhen the reality on the ground does not match the marketing, reputational damage spreads fast.
10th April 2026 Angus & Associates / BYATAThe Backpacker Youth and Adventure Tourism Association has partnered with Angus & Associates to give members access to powerful, research-backed insights to support better business decisions.
30th March 2026 BYATA / T&H Minister / TIATourism leaders say the proposal could help resolve long-standing fragmentation across the sector.
18th December 2025 BYATA / Review 2025Youth tourism continues to deliver great value for NZ but there’s much more to be done, writes the association’s chair.
22nd October 2025 BYATA / T&H MinisterMBIE is gauging industry interest in a new body that could manage growth and investment in the sector.
17th September 2025 BYATA / OpinionDespite being the engine room, youth and adventure tourism has long been treated as the spare tyre, writes BYATA’s Haydn Marriner.
1st September 2025 BYATA / TomahawkThe co-founder of tourism marketing company Tomahawk, Gina Paladini, has been awarded a lifetime membership to the Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association.
25th August 2025 BYATA / Hospitality NZThe Backpacker Youth and Adventure Tourism Association and Hospitality New Zealand have joined forces to push for stronger action to attract working holiday visa travellers to New Zealand.
22nd May 2025 Budget 2025 / BYATA / HCAHCA’s James Doolan and BYATA’s Brett Duncan lay out the sector’s hopes for today’s announcement.
29th April 2025 BYATA / Destination KaikouraThe 14th annual Backpacker Youth Adventure Tourism Association conference will be held in Kaikōura this year, from 25 to 26 August.
