NZ Tourism Awards 2022 attracts record entries
New award recognising regenerative tourism announced
With record entries anticipated for this year’s NZ Tourism Awards, Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has announced a new award recognising regenerative tourism.
The Regenerative Tourism Award will celebrate a well-rounded, high-performing tourism business that is working towards all commitments of the Tourism Sustainability Commitment (TSC).
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Announcing the new category, TIA Chief Executive, Rebecca Ingram said the Regenerative Tourism Award will set the winning business apart from the crowd
“Like all the New Zealand Tourism Awards, it is a high bar to reach. But after last year’s record-breaking number of entries, we know the industry has significant progress to be proud of, and we want to showcase and celebrate these efforts and achievements,” Ms Ingram said.
In total, three awards for individuals are open to outstanding performers in the industry, and nine awards will recognise business excellence, industry alignment and organisations that are living the values of the TSC.
Winners will be announced at a special New Zealand Tourism Awards dinner on 10 November in host city Hamilton following Tourism Summit Aotearoa.
Hamilton & Waikato Interim General Manager, Nicola Greenwell said her organisation was looking forward to rolling out the welcome mat, hosting both the Awards and the Tourism Summit on its home turf!
“The Awards and the Summit are fantastic ways to acknowledge, learn, reflect and celebrate our achievements together, providing us with the valuable opportunity to reconnect and look ahead with optimism,” she said.
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