Project

AUT’s New Zealand Tourism Research Institute (NZTRI) is working with universities around the world, including York University in Canada, as part of an international project to study the impact of climate change on employment. The project, which has received $1 million in funding from the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council of Canada (SSHRC), looks at the challenge climate change presents to Canadian employment and workplaces. The NZTRI is involved with the tourism dimensions of the project and will act as an external international advisor, adding insights from the Pacific/New Zealand where appropriate. The research team involved in the project includes a total of 23 researchers, 20 partners and 10 universities across three countries.

 This study investigates to what extent Our Space meets Te Papa’s objectives for the exhibition. This research investigates how individuals and groups negotiate and interact with Our Space, the technological features on-site and in the associated website. A preliminary report was submitted to Te Papa on 15 February 2010.

 Commissioned by www.eventscapital.co.nz - an economic impact study of the 2009 event held on 28 November involving online surveys of Cycle Challenge participants and local Taupo businesses. The surveys were very successful – we received 2808 participant responses and 75 from businesses. The final report was sent to the client on Friday, 29 January.

 This research was designed to assist the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation to identify skill shortages, training priorities and career pathways for the Tourism sector. The report is based on 134 responses from an online survey as well as 56 interviews with key individuals and tourism industry stakeholders from four tourism sub-sectors including: Tour Operations; Visitor Information Centres; Conventions and Incentives; Casinos/Gaming, as well as Industry Associations.

 This research was designed to assist the Aviation, Tourism and Travel Training Organisation to identify skill shortages, training priorities and career pathways for the Travel sector. The report is based on 156 responses to an online survey as well as 12 interviews with key individuals and travel industry leaders (wholesalers, retailers, and industry associations).

Please download the summary of findings in PDF.