The New Zealand Institute of Travel and Tourism Inc. was established in 1968 as the New Zealand Institute of Travel with the aim of “promoting the educational and cultural advancement of those engaged in sales, passenger and promotional aspects of the industry and to provide recognition of its members as professionals in the business of travel”.

NZITT initiated the development of formal skill training for tourism and travel occupations with the eventual evolution of the industry training organisations – the Aviation and Travel Industry Training Board (ATITB) and later the ITO the Aviation Tourism and Travel Training Organisation (ATTTO).

In 1988 the Institute embraced the emerging demand for tourism qualifications and became the NZITT.

Today, through its 580 members, the New Zealand Institute of Travel and Tourism encourages individual excellence from individuals by promoting the attainment of national qualifications, quality service and professional standards.   It initiates and facilitates Webinars on topical issues that enhance the skills of employees in the industry.

Membership means -

• Acceptance as a member is acknowledgment by New Zealand’s professional industry membership organisation of the attainment of New Zealand national qualifications in Tourism Travel or Hospitality.
• By accepting the Code of Ethics, members indicate their commitment to be professional in their work and overall conduct.
• The Institute accredits qualified members with the authority to add initials to their name acknowledging their status at the levels of Associate, Affiliate, Member, Fellow, Student or Life (ANZITT etc).  Members are encouraged to use these wherever appropriate, and a Certificate is issued.
• Membership is recognised by like organisations in Australia and the United Kingdom.
• TAANZ requires that travel agencies are staffed by qualified persons as part of its membership and bonding criteria, and NZITT membership is an optional criteria for TAANZ membership.
• Students who graduate with national qualifications are offered Associate membership.
• Participation in training seminars and courses tailored to upskill members.
• NZITT offers added benefits to members including a no-charges Charge Card, photo ID card, discounts on mobile phones, accommodation, transport, fuel and overseas travel arrangements.
• Regular email communication on events and opportunities for members.