OUR PURPOSE
TOURISM MUST LEAD TO A BETTER FUTURE
OUR EXPERTISE
OUR INDUSTRY HAS THE POTENTIAL TO LEAD CHANGE THAT THE WORLD NEEDS MOST
Travel, and the people who work within the tourism industry, have always held a key role in exporting ideas that can transform places, people, and the planet. That’s why we’ve been using the storytelling skills we’ve been refining for more than a decade to amplify the voices of the destinations and leaders driving real change within their communities through incredible innovations.

WHAT’S POSSIBLE: IT IS TIME FOR TRAVEL TO BE PART OF THE SOLUTION
Our industry is made up of people driven to contribute to a better future. And when they collaborate together, they move the world. Join us on the journey, and be inspired by stories of change from your travel industry colleagues.

The future of travel is in Queenstown Lakes
“I'm seeing a rise in community groups trying to gather to deal with systematic challenges.” – Trent Yeo, Executive...
What does Wānaka want for Wānaka?
“It’s not my vision for Wānaka that’s important, it’s ‘What does Wānaka want for Wānaka?’”– Tim Barke, CEO at Lake...
Why the travel industry has to lead decarbonization
"If tourism can move to carbon zero, it actually influences everything in this district." The seeds of change are...
Travel Beyond podcast: Everyone’s having a climate epiphany
“[The goal to decarbonize] comes from the values in the community that have shifted significantly, in particular over...
What makes carbon zero by 2030 possible?
“I see tourism here, today, between now and 2030, as a massive connector.”– Michelle Morss, General Manager, Strategy...
Travel Beyond Podcast: 2,818 Days to Decarbonize Queenstown Lakes
“There’s no way we can have a regenerative tourism industry without decarbonization.” – Ann Lockhart, Steering...
From the podcast: These tourism destinations are serious about affordable housing
Here’s how the resort communities of Aspen, CO and Whistler, BC provide secure, affordable housing. A lack of...
Carbon zero by 2030: How Queenstown Lakes is leading the race to decarbonize tourism
It’s a commitment backed by action and the political will to make it happen. Two regional tourism organizations...
Introducing 2023’s Leading Places: The 100 Most Loved Destinations Around the World
These destinations have the world’s most satisfied visitors. Are your destination’s visitors happy? It’s valuable to...