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.

Wellington, Aug 28 NZPA - Opening the conservation estate to mining could put New Zealand's $20 billion tourism industry at risk, the Tourism Industry Association said today as opposition to the Government's decision to carry out a stocktake of valuable mineral resources increased.

Auckland, June 9 NZPA - Prime Minister John Key will make a major tourism announcement on Thursday, with the local industry hoping he will provide a critical boost during the global downturn.

Wellington, May 27 NZPA - Among the toughest economic conditions for tourism in years, members of the industry will be meeting international travel buyers in Auckland next month to do business.