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Perspectives: It’s time for tourism to redefine success beyond visitor growth 9th July 2026 /

Perspectives: It’s time for tourism to redefine success beyond visitor growth

Global tourism must shift from simply attracting more visitors to creating long-term value.


Perspectives: How airports can build resilience to weather climate disruption 5th February 2026 /

Perspectives: How airports can build resilience to weather climate disruption

With climate-related disruptions forecast to cost the aviation sector up to $833bn by 2050, the industry must accelerate investment in resilience.


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.


Perspectives: How travel and tourism can fuel growth in an uncertain economic era 3rd November 2025 /

Perspectives: How travel and tourism can fuel growth in an uncertain economic era

Tourism is one of the world’s most powerful economic and social forces, and now is the time to ensure its development aligns with climate and community goals.


Tourism, travel at “critical juncture” facing unprecedented growth, complex challenges… 30th July 2025 /

Tourism, travel at “critical juncture” facing unprecedented growth, complex challenges…

The world’s travel and tourism industry is at a crossroads, facing unprecedented growth while grappling with complex challenges.


…as NZ business events look to benefit, although funding is key 30th July 2025 /

…as NZ business events look to benefit, although funding is key

Business Events Industry Aotearoa says the industry is a significant driver of tourism growth and New Zealand “must be part of the wave”.


Competitiveness, cultural resources drag NZ down tourism development ranks 22nd May 2024 /

Competitiveness, cultural resources drag NZ down tourism development ranks

NZ falls to 25th in a global ranking of the country’s tourism and travel development, 20 places below Australia.


Ten principles for sustainable destinations – World Economic Forum 4th October 2022 /

Ten principles for sustainable destinations – World Economic Forum

Monitoring sustainability and visitor empowerment are among the World Economic Forum’s new recommendations on tourism development.