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MEDIA RELEASES
Conference 2008 Media Releases
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Tourism Tax (audio link)
Talk of imposing an environmental tax on international visitors who arrive on NZ shores, is gaining momentum. (duration: 3'20") |
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6 August 2008 |
Source: Radio New Zealand National |
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A visitors' levy
The concept of charging foreign visitors a levy has again been raised by Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor, writes The Press in an editorial. |
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6 August 2008 |
Source: Christchurch Press |
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Longer leases for DoC land
Tourism businesses operating on sensitive conservation land are to be given the opportunity to extend their leases to between 15 and 20 years under a new agreement signed by the Department of Conservation and the Tourism Industry Association. |
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6 August 2008 |
Source: New Zealand Herald |
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Flight levies not backed
Flight levies to help fund tourism were not widely supported within the industry, according to Tourism Industry Association chief executive Tim Cossar. |
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6 August 2008 |
Source: Southland Times |
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Business (audio link)
With commentator Rod Oram (includes mention of Tourism Industry Conference 2008). (duration: 17'08") |
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5 August 2008 |
Source: Radio New Zealand National |
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English says no extra funding for tourism
Despite accusing the Government of neglecting tourism funding, National will not commit to extra funding if elected, citing other priorities. |
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5 August 2008 |
Source: Southland Times |
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Most tourism businesses support levy
Most New Zealand tourism businesses favour a proposal to charge international visitors a tax to help keep the country clean and green, Tourism Minister Damien O'Connor says. |
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5 August 2008 |
Source: The Press |
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O'Connor floats tourist tax to fund industry
Funding has finally been approved for the Government's much talked about tourism strategy but the difficulty in getting it passed has highlighted key financing issues for the industry. |
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5 August 2008 |
Source: New Zealand Herald |
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Helping NZ tourism lift their game (3:47)
Australian tourism consultant Tony Charters, attending the local tourism industry conference in Christchurch, on how local operators can lift their game |
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4 August 2008 |
Source: NZI Business, TVNZ |
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Strong speaker line-up for Tourism Industry Conference
An inspiring and thought-provoking line-up of speakers is planned for the Tourism Industry Conference, 4-5 August 2008 at the Christchurch Convention Centre.
The theme is 'Bringing New Zealand to the world, and bringing the world to New Zealand'. |
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16 June 2008 |
Source: TIA Release |
Conference 2007 Media Releases
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Tourism industry seeking partnerships with councils, communities
Tourism operators are seeking increased community partnerships to ensure any issues relating to their business operations are addressed to everyone's satisfaction, Tourism Industry Association Chief Executive Fiona Luhrs says. |
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31 August 2007 |
Source: TIA Release |
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Living up to the 100% pure promise
Living up to New Zealand's '100% pure' marketing promise will be a key theme of the upcoming Tourism Industry Conference 2007 (SKYCITY Convention Centre, Auckland, 29-30 August). |
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15 August 2007 |
Source: TIA Release |
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Tourism industry looks to the future
Ensuring New Zealand's tourism industry has a strong, sustainable future will be the theme of the Tourism Industry Conference 2007. |
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22 March 2007 |
Source: TIA Release |
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