Richard Timpany
National Tourism Sector Leader, Advisory Partner
Practical accounting and advisory support for tourism operators
Running a tourism business means managing seasonal demand, changing visitor expectations, rising costs and the need to protect service quality. BDO works with tourism operators across New Zealand to help you understand your financial position, manage risk and plan for sustainable growth.
Tourism businesses we work with
BDO New Zealand brings in-depth experience from working closely alongside the full spectrum of tourism businesses. So, whether you're a large hotel chain or offer a daily tour around your area, we're here to help. Our clients include:
- Luxury hotel and lodge providers
- Vehicle rental companies
- Tourist transport businesses
- Cruise operators
- Large hotel chains
- Tour companies
- Sports and leisure operators and event managers, for example bike, kayaking or canoe tours
- Governing and industry bodies within the tourism sector
Why BDO
We offer an extensive range of business advisory, tax and accounting services through our teams located in 21 offices across New Zealand – including major tourism centres such as Queenstown, Wanaka, Rotorua, Hawke’s Bay, Kerikeri, Nelson, Christchurch and Auckland.
Our local teams understand this industry inside and out - and its important connectivity and role in our wider economy - which is why we're in the best position possible to help you in your priority business opportunities and challenges.
Our local teams understand this industry inside and out - and its important connectivity and role in our wider economy - which is why we're in the best position possible to help you in your priority business opportunities and challenges.
We work closely with tourism businesses and industry bodies to share insights and champion ways to grow sustainable business models, for a stronger tourism industry. This includes helping businesses to ensure they are maintaining the quality of their services while making the most out of industry cycles and opportunities.
Importantly, we understand that tourism is a people industry. We place strong value on our sector relationships with the business leaders who are its backbone. Through our biannual BDO Business Performance Index, we share insights and tips for tourism business leaders on how to effectively navigate the financial challenges which can so often negatively impact wellbeing.
Get in touch today to see how we can help your tourism business reach its goals.
Get in touch today to see how we can help your tourism business reach its goals.
