New Zealand Vows Crackdown on Backpackers Defecating at Natural Beauty Spots
4 years, 1 month ago

New Zealand Vows Crackdown on Backpackers Defecating at Natural Beauty Spots

News 18  

The New Zealand government promised Wednesday to take action against backpackers relieving themselves at natural beauty spots as part of post-coronavirus tourism plans. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash said the practice did not fit New Zealand’s “100 percent pure” image and that international visitors could expect changes when borders eventually reopen. “My ambition is that once global borders open, New Zealand is considered by the world’s most discerning travellers as one of the top three places in the world to visit,” he said. Before the pandemic, tourism was one of New Zealand’s biggest money-spinners, with about four million annual international visitors contributing NZ$16.2 billion to the economy.

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New Zealand may start charging visitors to iconic tourist sites
2 months ago

New Zealand may start charging visitors to iconic tourist sites

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The government is seeking feedback on charging both domestic …

New Zealand set to become more expensive to visit as it triples tourist tax
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New Zealand set to become more expensive to visit as it triples tourist tax

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “International tourism plays a hugely important role in the New Zealand economy, with international visitors spending over $11bn in the …

New Zealand tourism faces winter chill
4 years, 5 months ago

New Zealand tourism faces winter chill

China Daily  

A view of Queenstown, New Zealand, with the snow-covered Remarkable mountain range providing a stunning backdrop. Boult estimated that without the return of international visitors, 7,900 locals might face job losses and more than 270 million New Zealand dollars in lost earnings, given that permanent residents in the district number only 40,000. According to the official data agency, Stats NZ, …

Australians could soon be allowed to travel to New Zealand
4 years, 6 months ago

Australians could soon be allowed to travel to New Zealand

Daily Mail  

Australians could soon be allowed into New Zealand after Prime Minster Jacinda Ardern said she was prepared to restart trans-Tasman flights from states with low numbers of coronavirus cases. For many Australians the attraction of New Zealand is adventure sports such as skiiing in Queenstown and Wanaka Experts say international tourism between the two countries will particularly benefit regional areas …

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