Tourism Industry Manifesto

This Election Manifesto is a statement for all political parties and candidates contesting the 2008 General
Election. It outlines the top priorities for New Zealand tourism for the next election term and the actions
the industry seeks from Government.

New Zealand tourism has flourished over the past twenty years, but times are changing. Global economic
conditions, rising fuel prices and a strong New Zealand dollar have seen growth in international visitor
arrivals slow to just 1% in the past year. Other issues – a slowing domestic economy, increasing offshore
competition, rapidly changing international markets and patterns of consumer demand – are also
expected to challenge the industry in the short to medium-term.

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