Visitor levy to raise $80 million to future proof tourism
The New Zealand Government has approved a new International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy to be set at $35 per visitor, raising an estimated $80 million a year to go toward tourism infrastructure and conservation projects.
Rotorua Lakefront and Whakarewarewa Forest to receive $27 million funding boost
The Rotorua Lakefront and Whakarewarewa Forest has been given a significant boost from the Provincial Growth Fund, which is investing $27.4 million to help unlock its potential as a world-class tourist destination.
Auckland New Zealand Hotel Research Report: Horwath HTL
According to Horwath HTL in their latest Auckland Hotel Market Outlook report, 41 hotel projects in various stages are planned to open over the next five years with a total of 6,500 rooms, which if they proceed, represents an increase of approximately 89% of the current major hotel supply in...
It's never been a better time to enter a tourism career in New Zealand
Tourism is the number one export earner in New Zealand, worth $36 billion annually and directly employing more than 230,000 people - New research delving into the minds of New Zealand’s young people has uncovered some fascinating insights.
Auckland International Airport continues to see tourism growth
In the year to 30 June 2018, Auckland Airport reported the total number of passengers increased by 5.7% to 20.5 million with international passengers reaching 11.2 million (up 4.1% on FY17) and domestic passengers lifting 7.7% to 9.3 million.
New Zealand hotel development on the rise, Dean Humphries Colliers International
New Zealand is in its 6th consecutive year of a tourism boom which began in 2013 and with limited new hotel supply delivered over this period; it is not surprising that the hotel sector has finally entered a strong development phase.
New Zealand Tourism Industry supports Visitor Levy
The tourism industry is prepared to accept a new charge to be paid by international visitors but is insisting that it is used in a carefully targeted way to enhance their experience of New Zealand.
New Zealand holiday parks key to growing tourism in the regions
With 21% of international and domestic visitor guest nights in New Zealand spent in holiday parks, new research shows that they are key to growing tourism in the regions.
New $65m Sudima Auckland Hotel opening next to New Zealand International Convention Centre
Sudima Hotels has announced a new four and a half star hotel in the heart of Auckland’s hospitality and events precinct expected to open late next year, opposite the highly anticipated New Zealand International Convention Centre.
