What’s happening with China in NZ?……. The very strong growth seen in China arrivals occurred as travellers sought to take their holidays ahead of the new travel law, which came into effect on 1 October. The law effectively requires travel sellers in China to offer better quality, and thus more expensive, group tour packages both domestically and internationally. For the first two weeks of October, unofficial figures indicate a dramatic change in the Chinese visitor mix, with the anticipated decrease in short stay group visits and a rapid rise in the number of Chinese visitors travelling independently to New Zealand. We expect total visitor numbers from China to be softer in October, but that this decline will be temporary as the market mix shifts to a better quality experiences for visitors. Overall it is a positive development for New Zealand tourism, and fits with our strategy to increase the value of the Chinese market to New Zealand. Source: Kevin Bowler TNZ
Posted on: Thu, 14 Nov 2013 03:00:02 +0000
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