The first phase of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP) focused on enabling Better Work for the tourism industry.

The second phase of the Tourism ITP focused on the environment and tourism.

To lead the development of this phase of the ITP, a Leadership Group was established.

Public consultation is now underway on a draft tourism action plan for the environment – the second phase of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP).

This report outlines the performance and status of the 10 initial IVL projects in year 2 of the IVL programme (1 July 2020 to 30 June 2021) – 6 in the conservation portfolio and 4 in the tourism portfolio.

Public consultation on the Freedom Camping Regulations Discussion Document occurred between 8 September and 6 October 2022.

Research commissioned by the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment into the 2019/20 summer season found that freedom camping provides financial benefits for New Zealand

The Responsible Camping Working Group includes representatives from local and central government, and tourism sector agencies.

The Better Work Action Plan (Action Plan) for Tourism was launched in Queenstown on 1 March 2023, as part of the wider Tourism Industry Transformation Plan (ITP).

The Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) has consulted on the draft Better Work Action Plan on behalf of the Tourism Industry Transformation Plan Leadership Group.