7th May 2026 Climate / ResearchWithout decisive adaptation measures, the sector’s foundations will be undermined, warns a major new report.
30th April 2026 Regenerative Tourism / ResearchNew Zealand’s efforts to build a more regenerative tourism system is at risk of being undermined.
29th October 2025 Cruise / ResearchA University of Otago research paper has found cruise tourism is the least preferred type of tourism and suggests the cruise industry carries out better public relations campaigns to educate people about the benefits of the sector to communities.
30th July 2025 Research / WEFThe world’s travel and tourism industry is at a crossroads, facing unprecedented growth while grappling with complex challenges.
8th May 2025 People / ResearchMalcolm Johns has been appointed to the prime minister’s Science, Innovation and Technology Advisory Council.
24th April 2025 R&D / ResearchResearch and development expenditure on commercial services and tourism totalled $374m in 2024, according to Stats NZ’s latest R&D spending survey.
11th December 2024 Emissions / ResearchThe research concludes that the result is largely due to the use of long-haul flights to and from the country.
20th November 2024 DQ / ResearchNew research reveals Australians are looking for more meaningful and sustainable travel experiences.
20th August 2024 Covid-19 / ResearchThe pandemic and how countries responded to the emergency appear to have shifted some travel habits, according to researchers.
1st July 2024 IVL / ResearchThere needs to be national leadership and clear legislation to help ensure the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy funds regenerative tourism, says a leading researcher.
17th June 2024 Regenerative / ResearchOperators need to find practical ways to integrate regenerative tourism into their businesses to help build a more sustainable industry, says a leading researcher.
22nd April 2024 Research / TechnologyA long-term research project has secured $8.2m to explore ways that new technology can support local tourism experiences and accessibility.
