Blog
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Chris Roberts, chief executive of Tourism Industry Aotearoa, recently enjoyed a stay at the Timber Trail Lodge and discusses how it is an example of how tourism and conservation can work togetherPosted: Thursday 31 January 2019 -
Tourism to New Zealand has taken off with international visitor and domestic tourism numbers continuing to grow. More than ever we need to consider how we manage the impacts sustainably.Posted: Sunday 3 June 2018 -
With New Zealand’s General Policy for National Parks being reviewed by the New Zealand Conservation Authority, it is timely to reflect on the increasing cultural, social and environmental impacts of tourism on our special natural places.Posted: Sunday 28 January 2018 -
The improved management example that DOC and iwi have established at the Tongariro Alpine Crossing for the 2017-18 summer season is timely and great. It has the potential to lessen the negative social, environmental, cultural and economic impacts of on Tongariro National Park as well as improve the experience for TAC visitors.Posted: Friday 27 October 2017 -
In this blog I discuss why I think we should stop talking and start managing the effects of the growth in New Zealand tourism and why I believe the government needs to show long-term strategic leadership in developing a funding model to support those dealing with the pressures on the tourism resources.Posted: Wednesday 1 March 2017 -
In this blog I consider the report released this week and its potential impacts and benefits on how we manage the growing tourism sector in our small tourism towns and villages, and the tourism hotspots in our national parks.Posted: Sunday 11 December 2016 -
The recent Sustainable Summits Conference in Aoraki/Mount Cook was an opportunity to hear the thoughts of speakers from New Zealand and around the world about the effects of tourism in protected areas and share ideas for future management.Posted: Friday 4 November 2016 -
I was privileged to attend the recent opening of the Rocket Lab launch site on the Mahia Peninsula. In this blog I look at some of the opportunities and benefits this exciting new venture brings to the regionPosted: Thursday 29 September 2016 -
As part of a recent project, I have been reviewing a number of tourism start ups I have been involved with in more than 30 years of advising on tourism development.Posted: Saturday 23 July 2016 -
After years of vocalising my firm belief in the right to freely access New Zealand's public conservation land, and all it offers, I've changed my mind.Posted: Wednesday 1 June 2016 -
In August 2014 I attended the second international Sustainable Summits Conference in Colorado, USA.Posted: Saturday 24 October 2015 -
Just back from a wonderful 2 weeks volunteering for the Winter Games NZPosted: Monday 12 October 2015 -
Nights with Bryan Crump on Radio NZ National - interview on 27 JulyPosted: Monday 27 July 2015 -
Update and findings from my recent assignment to NepalPosted: Monday 20 July 2015 -
Two weeks in Nepal - here's a brief update on what I've found so far after the earthquakesPosted: Wednesday 15 July 2015 -
Dave Bamford's now an independent tourism and project advisor, stepping away from TRC Tourism after 30 successful years on the job around the globe.Posted: Thursday 25 June 2015 -
Off to support Nepal's efforts to restart their trekking industry with a focus on the Manang-Annapurna mountain region.Posted: Wednesday 17 June 2015