Mindful TravelResearch Project
Exploring how technology can support more sustainable and meaningful tourism choices. Help shape the future of travel by participating in this research.
Primary Research Question
How much can enhanced digital tracking and an integrated technology platform influence traveller behaviour towards more sustainable social, economic and environmental tourism practices?
Research Goals
Understanding barriers and opportunities in sustainable tourism decision-making
Community Input
Gathering insights from travellers and tourism operators across New Zealand
Innovation Focus
Designing tools that make sustainability information accessible and actionable
Global Impact
Contributing to broader conversations about responsible tourism practices
What We're Investigating
For Travellers:
- •How do you currently find and evaluate sustainable tourism options?
- •What information would help you make more sustainable choices?
- •What challenges do you face when trying to travel responsibly?
For Tourism Operators:
- •How do you communicate your sustainability efforts to potential guests?
- •What tools or resources would help showcase your environmental initiatives?
- •What are the barriers to pursuing sustainability certifications?
How You Can Participate
Your insights will directly inform the development of tools that support sustainable tourism. Choose the participation method that works best for you.
Industry Questionnaire
Tourism operators: share your experiences and challenges (10-15 minutes)
Share industry insightsYour Participation Matters
Your responses (surveys, interviews, or workshops) are treated as confidential. Any identifying details are anonymised and stored securely with restricted access. You can review, correct, or withdraw your data at any time, and choose whether to receive updates on findings.