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Hotelier confidence returning as New Zealand invests further in tourism

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The New Zealand Government is investing an additional NZ$35 million in its new Tourism Growth Roadmap with an ambitious goal of doubling New Zealand’s tourism export earnings by 2034. Tourism, which is currently New Zealand’s second largest export, has struggled to bounce back in the wake of the pandemic.

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Star Hotels snaps up Rydges Gold Coast Airport amid ongoing terminal upgrade

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The sale, for an undisclosed amount, follows an exclusive off-market, invitation-only campaign. The airport hotel represents Star Group’s second hospitality investment on the Gold Coast and adds to its expanding portfolio, which includes 50 licensed venues, over 115 retail liquor outlets, and six accommodation venues across Queensland.

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Exclusive: Michael Johnson reflects on the first six months of Accommodation Australia

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Nearly six months on from the formation of Accommodation Australia – an amalgamation of the Accommodation Association and Tourism Accommodation Australia – CEO Michael Johnson spoke to HM’s Ruth Hogan about what has been achieved this year and what’s top of the agenda for 2024. I think it definitely has.

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Opinion: Auckland Council “doing less with more” for tourism and events

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by Hotel Council Aotearoa Strategic Director, James Doolan Don’t fall for Auckland Council’s consultation hocus-pocus on tourism funding and bed taxes. Therefore (so the argument goes), central government must empower Auckland Council to impose bed taxes and spend the money on event attraction and destination marketing.

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Exclusive: Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill talks record results in a thriving market

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Ahead of the inaugural AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit on July 3-4 , Tourism Fiji CEO, Brent Hill, spoke exclusively to HM about the strong demand for holidays in the South Pacific. Brent Hill, Tourism Fiji Tourism in Fiji is booming! Register now for AHICE Fiji Islands Investment in Tourism Summit.

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Victoria’s tourism budget cuts ‘send the wrong message’ to hotel investors, AA says

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Peak industry body Accommodation Australia (AA) has raised concerns over cuts to Victoria’s tourism marketing budget, saying the move will impact visitation to the state and ‘sends the wrong message’ to hotel investors. Accommodation Australia National Chair, David Mansfield, said the move will have a direct impact on hotels.

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Whitsundays island with beachfront resort potential hits the market

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A private, tropical paradise in Queensland’s Whitsunday Islands is the latest in a line of luxury island development sites to hit the market. South Molle Island is the latest luxury island offering to hit the market with Long Island, Lizard Island, Dunk Island and Hook Island all finding new owners over the past four years.

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