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Kia ora and welcome to Akiaki - Advancing Tourism


Advance your knowledge about sustainable tourism, and learn how to implement practical actions within your business with this educational programme developed by Tourism Industry Aotearoa.

Each bite-sized learning module includes reading material, videos, relatable case studies, and interactive tasks. We provide a template for your own Sustainability Action Plan which you can complete as you work through the programme.

Courses currently available are :

  • Introduction
  • Carbon Measurement and Reduction
  • Waste Elimination and Sustainable Supply Chains
  • Restoring Nature
  • Visitor Engagement
  • Resilience
  • Storytelling

Further courses coming later in the year:

  • Investment and Innovation
  • Culture and Heritage
  • Employer of Choice and Community Engagement

This programme is free for members of TIA and their staff. Businesses and individuals who are not members of TIA can also register. The non-member price is $590+GST per person per annum with discounted rates for 10 or more staff. You can also talk to us about becoming a TIA member.

What Does Akiaki Mean?

Akiaki embodies an energetic ethos of proactive encouragement and guardianship, rooted in the rich cultural tapestry of Aotearoa New Zealand. It's a name that encapsulates the values essential for navigating the challenges of the future and leading the way in sustainable tourism globally. Mana-aki and Ti-aki illustrate the importance of caring for each other and our natural world, guiding us toward a future full of pure possibilities. With courage as our compass, we can collectively shape a new and exciting Aotearoa Tourism Industry where communities thrive, cultures flourish and our Ātua Māori can breathe. This is Akiaki — Advancing Tourism.