ABOUT BYATA
Since 2003, BYATA has been the independent voice of the backpacking and adventure travel industry in New Zealand.
Our mission is to enhance the commercial viability of members by advocating for the backpacker, youth and adventure tourism sector.
Our vision for our sector is to be the strongest within the New Zealand tourism industry.
To achieve this vision, it is essential our industry works together to make sure the backpacking, youth and adventure travel sector is well promoted globally and regulated in a way which ensures the industry is profitable and sustainable for all. This can only be achieved by communicating with one another, discussing topics that directly affect us as tourism businesses and harnessing the power of our combined voices – including independent tour operators, accommodation providers, adventure activity operators, regional tourism bodies and travel networks.
Our objectives:
- To promote and protect the interests of our members
- To facilitate the expression of members' opinions on relevant issues by providing an avenue to approach government departments and authorities;
- To establish and maintain relationships with other sectors within the tourism industry and the Tourism Industry Association;
- To be a voice for the backpacker, youth and adventure tourism industry in New Zealand
- To liaise with Tourism New Zealand, regional tourism organisations and government organisations both nationally and internationally
- To cooperatively market New Zealand in conjunction with other tourism and government organisations
- To engage in any other initiatives and projects that will further the goals and objectives of members.
