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Figures just released from the Tourism Industry Association highlight a changing trend for New Zealanders planning much needed holidays which is good news for our domestic tourism industry. more

A priority issue in the Adventure Tourism Safety Review report released this week is for industry to ensure that those working in the sector are trained to a national standard. By contrast, in some cases countries such as the UK and France require instructors and guides to be qualified and to work only within the scope of their qualifications. more

The ITO sector is facing some significant changes with NZQA reviews to reduce the proliferation of qualifications and with TEC introducing new funding and performance measures. As with all change, out of it will come some really positive improvements and along with that will be some challenges. more

The Official Rugby World Cup 2011 Travel Guide is in the process of being developed to provide an easy to use reference for visitors to access the games, festival events as well as transport, accommodation and other important information. more

The ATTTO Northern team held the first employer forum last month. Entitled “Empowering your Workforce” the event was based around how ATTTO can help the industry prepare their teams for 2011 and beyond. It proved a great success with representatives from over 13 tourism businesses who had not worked with ATTTO before. more

The first KiaOraMai graduation ceremony took place in Rotorua earlier this month honouring 11 trainees on their successful completion of this Essential Service Skills training programme. more

Tour guides enrich the experience of our visitors and customers and play an important role in show-casing what New Zealand has to offer. Tour guides in New Zealand can now have their skills formally recognised with a national qualification designed with industry by ATTTO. more