Pacific Tourism Futures Research Group
The AUT Pacific Tourism Futures Research Group leads sustainable and regenerative tourism insights, advancing knowledge, shaping Pacific tourism futures.
Our research
We lead regenerative tourism intelligence across the Pacific, delivering data-driven insights that help governments, industry and communities build sustainable futures.
Our team
We bring together academics, postgraduate researchers and collaborators to generate insights and advance knowledge that shapes tourism across the Pacific.
Pacific Tourism Data Initiative
The Pacific Tourism Data Initiative (PTDI) is the flagship programme of our research group. It has delivered coordinated, long-term tourism data programmes across Pacific nations, enabling evidence-based decision-making for governments, industry, and communities.
About us
AUT’s Pacific Tourism Futures Research Group advances sustainable and regenerative tourism in the Pacific by delivering rigorous, evidence-based intelligence that addresses the region’s diverse priorities.
We work in close partnership with governments, industry stakeholders and communities to design and implement robust data collection and analysis, ensuring tourism policy, planning and investment are informed by reliable insights. With expertise spanning tourism economics, visitor experience, industry performance and community perspectives, we provide actionable knowledge that supports resilient, inclusive and culturally grounded tourism futures across Pacific destinations.
Contact us
For general enquiries contact:
chloe.kim@aut.ac.nz