Tourism Industry Aotearoa is thrilled to announce that this year’s Tourism Summit Aotearoa will be held in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Widely regarded as tourism’s must-attend thought leadership event, Tourism Summit Aotearoa is a key event on the annual tourism calendar, bringing together more than 300 business and industry leaders from around New Zealand. 

The Summit will be held on 6 November 2024 at Cordis Auckland, followed in the evening by the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards gala dinner.

The theme for this year's Summit is Visitor Experience (VX) in a Changing World, offering a full day of inspiration and practical knowledge about how VX and customer experience is evolving.

This builds on the Summit theme in 2023 that explored the role of technology in tourism. 

The way visitors engage with destinations is constantly evolving. Join TIA for a full day of inspiration and practical knowledge about keeping New Zealand high on travellers’ bucket lists. 

The Summit will be followed in the evening by the prestigious New Zealand Tourism Awards Dinner.  

Chief Executive Rebecca Ingram says it is wonderful to be bringing the Summit to the country’s economic heart.

“Auckland is New Zealand’s number one visitor gateway, the launching pad for many adventures, so it’s very appropriate to host this flagship tourism event there.”
“We’ve got a host of inspiring speakers, activities and workshops lined up that will make those attending really think about the way visitors experience New Zealand and the developing trends that can help keep us at the top of satisfaction ratings,” Ms Ingram says.

Both the Summit and the New Zealand Tourism Awards are open to members and non-members of TIA.

More information will follow, including the opening date for award entries at the end of May.

Registrations are not open yet.