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17/05/2012
Since the announcement in March that the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO), the Hospitality Standards Institute (HSI) and the Retail Institute were entering into a due diligence process for a potential merger much progress has been made.
Requests for proposals (RFPs) have been completed and a contractor has been engaged.... more >
11/05/2012
Manaakitanga (hospitality and giving) is just one of the Maori customs that attracts millions of international visitors to New Zealand each year according to figures from Statistics New Zealand and the Ministry of Economic Development.
That’s why ATTTO led by example, and showed New Zealand exhibitors manaakitanga by giving away complimentary... more >
27/04/2012
Passion and commitment were the main reasons that Judith Taylor has been recognised as a true ambassador.
Judith Taylor, National Services Te Pairangi’s (NSTP) Museum Development Officer for the South Island was awarded the ATTTO Museum Training Ambassador Award last week. more >
27/04/2012
A powhiri onto Tokikapu marae, Waitomo, set the scene for 19 students, embarking on ATTTO’s Cultural Tourism Gateway camp, during the recent school holidays.
The camp gave students the opportunity to gain hands on experience in a Māori tourism setting, while completing tourism and Māori culture unit standards. ATTTO (the industry training... more >
27/04/2012
The Travel and Tourism TRoQ Governance Group has unanimously approved the Map of Qualifications to go through to NZQA as the Workplan.
This is the culmination of nearly 10 months of consultation across these sectors with employers and tertiary providers. The objective has been to gain a comprehensive analysis of the skills needed to ensure these... more >
29/03/2012
The Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO) is attending the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) Air Show and Open Day 75th anniversary on the 31st of March and will showcase how training has developed over this period.
This is the event that will bring together the RNZAF's proud history and future capabilities. It's... more >
28/03/2012
The Government is set to streamline four separate entities into one ‘super’ Ministry. The proposed new Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment aims for greater economic productivity. One of the factors at the forefront of economic success is having a skilled, innovative and flexible workforce. Vocational, industry-based training plays a... more >
27/03/2012
ATTTO will be meeting with industry and tertiary providers on the 30th of March to finalise the suite of qualifications for the tourism and travel sectors. more >
27/03/2012
The NZSkillsConnect.co.nz team worked with ATTTO and the Hospitality Industry Standards Group to bring together the latest ‘Ultimate Work Experience’ competition.
The competition is aimed at Year 12 or 13 students who have a drive and passion for the cooking industry. The competition is called the ‘ultimate work experience’ because the... more >