The New Zealand Tourism Research Institute, based at the Auckland University of Technology, brings together experts in the tourism and hospitality arena. Our goal is to develop timely and innovative research solutions for the tourism industry and those who depend on it. Our focus is on helping to develop a profitable and sustainable industry which provides tangible benefits for business, residents and visitors. 

NZTRI Overview (PDF 858kb)

Director

Professor Simon Milne brings a global perspective to the institute, having conducted tourism research in New Zealand, the Caribbean, Canada, Mexico, the South Pacific, Kenya, the Philippines, Vietnam and Russia. His recent work with NZTRI has focused on better understanding the links between information technology, tourism and local economic development.

He has considerable international experience in local and regional economic impact assessment, tourism strategy development, and small and medium enterprise performance and industry sector analysis.

Associate Directors

The NZTRI research program cuts across a number of disciplinary, thematic and spatial boundaries. Each research programme area is headed by its own director. See » Research.

Dr Michael Lück Coastal & Marine Tourism	Dr Mark Orams Coastal & Marine Tourism	Dr John S. Hull Tourism & Community Development	Dr Geoff Dickson Event Tourism
Jeff Dalley Health & Wellness Tourism	Dr Nigel Hemmington Hospitality Research	Dr Jill Poulston Hospitality Research	Dr Ken Hyde Tourism Marketing
Dr Ulrich Speidel Tourism and Technology	Dr Jane Legget Cultural Heritage Tourism	Dr Semisi Taumoepeau Pacific Islands Tourism and Airlines	Dr Hamish Bremner Indigenous Tourism

Research Officers / Assistants

The NZTRI team consists of a number of Research Officers, technology experts, and project managers, that can assist in the development and completion of projects from their inception to their delivery.

Students

NZTRI provides a unique opportunity for students to become involved in a wide range of academic and practical research activities being undertaken by the institute. See » Students.

Network

One of the strengths of the NZTRI is its ability to tap into the resources of academics both nationally and internationally. Some of the most dynamic academics in tourism and related fields form our organisation, providing access to cutting-edge developments in all aspects of the industry. See » Members.