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By GEOFF ENSOR - 18 May 2012 |
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Te Waonui Five-star retreat amongst the tree tops
Architecturally designed to leave the lightest possible footprint on the earth, Te Waonui Forest Retreat in Franz Josef Glacier is the only five-star hotel on the South Island’s magnificent West Coast.
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Hotels cop it under Council plan
18 May 2012
Queenstown Lakes District Council’s (QLDC) proposal to recover costs associated with visitors will unfairly penalise the commercial accommodation sector, especially hotels, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Sector Manager – Hotels, Rachael Shadbolt. -
Aussie travel tax hike slap in face
17 May 2012
The Australian Government’s decision to increase its passenger departure tax by 17% to NZ$71 is a slap in the face for both countries’ tourism industries, says Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) Chairman Norm Thompson. -
New website packed with safety tips for adventure tourism operators
10 May 2012
A new world-first website offers adventure tourism and commercial outdoor operators a “one stop shop” for information and advice on running a safe operation.
- Departure tax hike 'slap in face' - Otago Daily Times - 18th May 2012
The Australian Government's decision to increase its passenger departure tax by 17% to $NZ71 is a "slap in the face" for both countries' tourism industries, Tourism Industry Association New... - Holiday park slams toilet pan charges - Bay of Plenty Times - 17th May 2012
A holiday park paying toilet pan taxes of nearly $13,000 a year says it is being unfairly treated by the Western Bay of Plenty District Council. - Casson takes up challenge to develop home region - Southland Times - 17th May 2012
Reporter Neil Ratley speaks with Venture Southland's new chief executive a southerner who has returned home and is keen to get on his bike. Paul Casson is a fan.
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