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Perspectives: NZ tourism is striving to be greener – what does that mean for businesses? 7th July 2026 /

Perspectives: NZ tourism is striving to be greener – what does that mean for businesses?

Sustainable tourism is becoming more important, but operators are grappling with unclear goals, rising costs and what “green” really means.


NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research 18th June 2026 /

NZ tourism operators struggling to turn green goals into action – research

Tourism businesses across New Zealand are committed to becoming more sustainable but are struggling to cope with the complexity of the change, according to new research.


Younger Kiwis preach sustainable travel, older generations more committed – report 6th May 2026 /

Younger Kiwis preach sustainable travel, older generations more committed – report

Booking.com’s research highlights a “generational paradox” where younger NZers express stronger sustainability intent but plan fewer actions.


…but airport’s sustainability report highlights difficulty decarbonising as tourism grows 18th February 2026 /

…but airport’s sustainability report highlights difficulty decarbonising as tourism grows

Queenstown Airport Corporation says it is making significant progress decarbonising its operations but growth in aviation will continue to push its overall emissions higher.


NewZeal achieves B Corp first for NZ adventure… 11th February 2026 /

NewZeal achieves B Corp first for NZ adventure…

Adventure guides NewZeal and its incentives business NewZeal Teams have achieved B Corp certification.


Wednesday Letter: Is tourism a right or a privilege? 12th November 2025 / /

Wednesday Letter: Is tourism a right or a privilege?

Why viewing tourism challenges as merely management problems overlooks deeper structural issues.


TIA sustainability survey due soon 3rd October 2025 /

TIA sustainability survey due soon

Tourism Industry Aotearoa’s New Zealand Tourism Sustainability Commitment 2025 Annual Declaration is live.


Queenstown Airport eyes Christchurch Airport in drive to decarbonise 12th March 2025 /

Queenstown Airport eyes Christchurch Airport in drive to decarbonise

Queenstown Airport is considering more sustainability initiatives as passenger numbers grow and aircraft emissions remain a challenge.


Queenstown Airport gets green recognition 6th June 2024 /

Queenstown Airport gets green recognition

Queenstown Airport has won Green Airports ‘Platinum’ Recognition.


Hotel Britomart launches regenerative tourism experience 4th June 2024 /

Hotel Britomart launches regenerative tourism experience

The Hotel Britomart is introducing a new regenerative travel experience.


Booking.com reveals Kiwi attitudes to sustainable travel 23rd May 2024 /

Booking.com reveals Kiwi attitudes to sustainable travel

New data from Booking.com reveals 60% of Kiwi travellers feel inspired to adopt sustainable practices in their daily lives after witnessing them during trips.


CAA launches green aircraft project 2nd April 2024 /

CAA launches green aircraft project

The Civil Aviation Authority has launched a project to support zero- and reduced-emissions aircraft (RZEA) and their introduction to New Zealand’s aviation system.