Regenerative Tourism report (March 2026) for download
This report is an output of a major collaborative research programme funded by the Ministry of Business, Innovation…
Nourishing what feeds us
Our most visited places depend on ecosystems that are fragile, slow to heal and central to our collective…
Extended reality and tourism
Communication technologies are redefining tourism and creating new opportunities to design and deliver immersive and regenerative visitor experiences.…
Another resounding failure for ICAO
Earlier this month the International Civil Aviation Organisation concluded its 42nd General Assembly in Montreal. The result has…
Nature, tourism and colonialism
What does nature mean to you? It’s a very simple question. But nature means many different things to…
The bikepacking revolution
How times have changed. In the 1990s New Zealand’s premier nature experiences included pulling over at roadside scenic…
Who pays for climate change?
The climate is changing and the tourism industry must be prepared. But who pays for the impacts of…
Mining or tourism? It is that simple.
A proposal to open cast mine for gold in Central Otago is hoping to proceed under the current…
National Parks or Game Parks?
New Zealand’s coalition government has recently announced its intention to allow invasive introduced hunting species to be maintained…
Managing incidental encounters with whales
A consent application was recently submitted to New Zealand’s Department of Conservation to permit incidental encounters between tourist…