Eco Tourism Consultants

We are passionate about the environment, wellness and growing sustainable businesses.

Global Trends

The Global trend for growth in tourism is moving to customers wanting more sustainable destinations and products. The new edge in sustainable Tourism is Wellness Tourism.

• National Geographic Traveller editor in chief Keith Bellows said "New Zealand was well-placed to tap into the next generation of environmentally aware travellers who are more concerned with sustainable tourism", at the NZ Tourism conference "Managing Paradise".
• Tourism New Zealand's target market is the Interactive Traveller®. They want authentic NZ product, embracing: ecology, wellness, heritage, creativity, education and sustainable tourism.

The Team

Warren Hoy & Katie Thurston, PathWalker Consultants proud to be 100% New Zealanders

Our unique strength is our hands-on skills, experience and success in sustainable business environments.
We are at the leading edge of Eco and Wellness tourism. 

We offer solutions based on our experience.

Previously Manager of Awaroa Lodge until Sept 2005, for over 10 years. Significantly involved in the Lodge's journey to Win the 2005 NZ Tourism Award for Innovation in Eco Tourism.

Awaroa Lodge was the Winner of the 2005 HANZ Award for Best Marketed Hotel and Finalist in the 2005 Conde' Nast International Eco Tourism Awards.

Al Gore Remarks At UN Security Council Opening
... The Spanish poet Antonio Machado once said: "Pathwalker, there is no path, we create the path as we walk." There is great hope in this pathmaking meeting. ...

My personal passion is to work with businesses to build financial success in harmony with environmental, social and cultural values.      Warren Hoy

With 20 years experience in the Wellness industry my vision is to incorporate the healing arts into everyday life, thereby enhancing personal and professional sustainability.      Katie Thurston