Our Industry Partners
Working together for a stronger youth and adventure tourism sector. Meet the organisations that support, inform and strengthen New Zealand's tourism industry.
Making Trax
Makingtrax is a not-for-profit platform dedicated to inclusive tourism in New Zealand. It focuses on the experience rather than infrastructure, using education, information, cooperation and adaptations where needed to open tourism experiences to everyBODY.
Its vision is to see New Zealand tourism embrace people of all abilities and adapt its offerings to provide meaningful experiences for everyone.
For more information about Makingtrax and how to get involved in the inclusive tourism movement, contact Jezza.
Visit the Making Trax website →Tourism Talent
The best people don't see job ads. They don't need to.
Tourism Talent takes a different approach to recruitment. Rather than advertising roles, the team headhunts to connect tourism businesses with the right people.
Tourism Talent is New Zealand's only executive search and development agency focused specifically on the tourism industry. Its work is built on strong networks, relationships and results for clients.
Visit the Tourism Talent website →Lane Neave
Founded in the 1860s, Lane Neave is one of New Zealand's largest and most highly regarded law firms. The firm provides clear, decisive legal advice designed to deliver real value and advantage to its clients.
Its partners work directly with clients, taking the time to understand their businesses and provide advice when it matters. Lawyers specialise in a range of legal areas, supported by a collaborative team approach across the firm.
Visit the Lane Neave website →Ministry of Business, Innovation & Employment (MBIE)
MBIE works to grow New Zealand for all. Its work supports a strong economy by helping people, businesses and communities make the most of their skills, knowledge, natural resources and capital.
MBIE's work aims to improve the wellbeing of current and future generations and supports the wider business and tourism environment in which BYATA members operate.
Visit the MBIE website →Immigration New Zealand (INZ)
Immigration New Zealand administers New Zealand's immigration rules and processes visa applications for people wanting to visit, work, study, live or invest in the country.
Immigration settings are particularly relevant to tourism businesses that rely on international workers and working holiday visa holders. Visit the official website for current visa information and requirements.
Visit the Immigration New Zealand website →Inside Tourism
Inside Tourism provides news and information for New Zealand's tourism industry. Its coverage aims to support industry understanding through reporting, analysis, data and other practical resources for tourism professionals.
Visit Inside Tourism →If your organisation supports New Zealand's youth, backpacker or adventure tourism sector and would like to explore opportunities to work with BYATA, we'd love to hear from you.
Contact BYATA →