Nonrefundable visitor levy is ‘underhand’
Policy

Nonrefundable visitor levy is ‘underhand’

Thousands have their visitor visa applications declined but still have to pay a $100 tax.

Tourist levy to enter NZ to be hiked by nearly 200%
News in Brief

Tourist levy to enter NZ to be hiked by nearly 200%

An international tourism levy charged to visitors to New Zealand will increase to $100 – a jump of almost 200%. The government believes this decision will help boost economic growth and support conservation.The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) is currentl...

Staff reporters 03 Sep 2024
Tourism Holdings hits reduced profit target - but identifies new threat
Markets

Tourism Holdings hits reduced profit target - but identifies new threat

Most of its profits come from overseas – and so does the threat. 

Staff reporters 27 Aug 2024
'Hotel within a hotel' battle continues
Property

'Hotel within a hotel' battle continues

Independent owners try to wrest control from wealthy hoteliers like the Pandeys.

Maria Slade 21 Aug 2024