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Tourism Industry Aotearoa (TIA) has been launched as the new identity for New Zealand’s peak tourism industry organisation.

Formerly known as the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand, TIA has more than 1,500 members representing about 85% of total New Zealand tourism business turnover. It is the only private sector organisation to advocate for every sector of the industry, including accommodation, transport, tourism services, activities and attractions.

Introducing the new identity, TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts stated “the tourism industry has changed and grown considerably in the last few years and we feel our new identity better reflects TIA’s role as the voice of New Zealand’s tourism industry

“It clearly signals that we are not simply a membership association but are strongly focused on being the advocate for the whole tourism industry. By incorporating Aotearoa into our name we are also deliberately referencing the culture which is the unique attribute of our country’s tourism offering.”

Roberts says there has been a degree of confusion with the organisation sometimes referred to as NZTIA or TIANZ, stating “the correct abbreviation is TIA but those three letters have not previously appeared in our branding. Now there are just two ways to refer to us – Tourism Industry Aotearoa or TIA.”

TIA’s new logo represents the connectivity and alignment which TIA offers the industry. The natural green and blue of New Zealand’s landscape is complemented by the ‘Takahe’ pink of its native birdlife. It incorporates a koru design that references Maori culture and represents a link to TIA’s previous logo.

The new website highlights the diversity and vibrancy of New Zealand’s tourism industry while also making it easier for users to find information relating to their sector or interests.

In July, a new TIA members’ section will be launched which will give users an improved and more personalised experience.

Roberts adds “we are really excited about this step forward in TIA’s evolution.

“Our mission remains the same - through leadership, influence and action, to achieve tangible benefits for the tourism industry and Aotearoa-New Zealand - and our new identity will play an important part in helping us to succeed.”

TIA was formed in 1953 as the New Zealand Travel and Holiday Association. In 1970 it became the New Zealand National Travel Association, then the New Zealand Tourist Industry Federation in 1984. It has been known as the Tourism Industry Association New Zealand since 1993.

Throughout the last 63 years, the organisation has continually championed the interests of its members and the tourism industry.

TIA’s new identity was revealed at TRENZ 2016, the New Zealand tourism industry’s premier international trade event staged in Rotorua over the past few days.

TRENZ 2017 will be held in Auckland from 9th to 12th May next year.

TIA manages TRENZ on behalf of the Tourism Industry New Zealand Trust. TRENZ is supported by Tourism New Zealand, Air New Zealand and other industry partners.

The organisation’s new name is supported by new branding and a new website www.tia.org.nz 

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