Regional Tourism New Zealand (RTNZ) is a membership based and funded organisation. RTNZ’s role is to represent the Regional Tourism Organisations throughout Aotearoa New Zealand. RTNZ advocates for the interests of RTOs and regional tourism, fosters collaboration across the network and system, and works towards sustainable growth and prosperity of tourism in our regions. Additionally, RTNZ provides support, resources, and strategic leadership to its members, aiming to address challenges, share best practices, and drive positive outcomes for the regional tourism sector.

RTO’s play an invaluable role in the development of their regions, taking an holistic approach to planning for and sustainably growing the visitor economy. They are the organisations tasked with managing tourism and its opportunities and impacts for the benefit of their communities, and marketing the destination to build the visitation and the experiences available to visitors (and locals) in that region in a sustainable way.
This translates into greater prosperity for all.