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Tourism feels the chill - Radio NZ interview
Winter is often a difficult time of the year for many tourism operators, but this season is expected to bite hard as the global recession takes effect. International visitor numbers are down 10 per cent from March last year, with a big drop in visitors from our important markets – the US and the UK. This week the Government and Air New Zealand announced a joint $5 million package to attract Aussies over for the ski season – and they’re giving away flights to sweeten the deal.
This week the Sunday Group will discuss the state of our tourism industry and how it can deal with – and survive – the economic downturn.
Chris Laidlaw chairs a panel that includes: Tourism Industry Association chief executive Tim Cossar; Ngai Tahu Tourism General Manager for the Southern Region David Kennedy; and Tourism New Zealand chief executive George Hickton.
Produced by Christine Cessford
Visit the radio NZ web site to download the 10 minute interview as a podcast.
