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Out going Tourism New Zealand chief executive Stephen England-Hall will try his hand at running a tourism business early next year when he takes over as chief executive of Wayfare which operartes well known brands such as Real Journeys and Go Orange. The tourism satellite account is the sector’s data “bible” and its publication is a reminder of how heavily New Zealand relied on domestic and international visitors who delivered $3.9b in GST, and supported 225,384 jobs. The industry directly contributed $16.4b to GDP (5.5 per cent), and the indirect value added from other industries supporting tourism generated a further $11.3b.
Tourism New Zealand boss Stephen England-Hall says freedom campers not all the same
13 Dec, 2020 03:00 AM
4 minutes to read They s in our waterways : Tourism Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at freedom campers instead urging a focus on attracting high-spending visitors. Video / Guy Williams / ODT They s in our waterways : Tourism Minister Stuart Nash takes aim at freedom campers instead urging a focus on attracting high-spending visitors. Video / Guy Williams / ODT
Aviation, tourism and energy writer for the NZ Heraldgrant.bradley@nzherald.co.nz@gbradleynz
Outgoing Tourism New Zealand head Stephen England-Hall says the country has to be careful not to lump all freedom campers together.