Wellington, May 20 NZPA - Many in the tourism industry rubbing their hands together last week following an announcement that the Government would provide a $25 million marketing boost are now worried about how to deal with a rise in GST.

Wellington, May 14 NZPA - The Government's pre-budget announcement of $5 million for regional tourism is a vote of confidence in the sector, Regional Tourism Organisations New Zealand chairman Don Gunn says.

Wellington, May 13 NZPA - Tourism industry leaders say a funding injection announced by Prime Minister John Key today will allow more work to be done on attracting people from new markets while maintaining a presence in existing ones.

Wellington, Feb 10 NZPA - Some tourism operators who set their prices two years in advance in the international marketplace may be hurt if GST is hiked within that time, the Tourism Industry Association says.

Wellington, Jan 21 NZPA - As part of efforts to attract more Aussies across the ditch, the Government is spreading $5 million across several regions.

Wellington, Jan 21 NZPA - Critics of proposed changes to the tax system need to consider an overall package rather than just the impact of individual elements, says the head of the group which conducted the review.

Wellington, Jan 21 NZPA - A proposal for a land tax has worried farmers and business while a property tax may hit renters in the pocket. The Tax Working Group yesterday released its recommendations to revamp the tax system which it says is broken and needs comprehensive reform.

Wellington, Nov 2 NZPA - Tourism is getting an extra $20 million, bringing annual funding to $89m, Prime Minister John Key said today.

By Paloma Migone of NZPA Wellington, Oct 28 NZPA - New Zealanders holidaying at home compensated for a drop in spending by international visitors when the global economy turned down, according to Statistics New Zealand (SNZ).

Wellington, Sept 16 NZPA - Sentiment in the tourism industry is improving, raising hopes the worst of the recession may be behind it.