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Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costs

Written by Stephen Espiner, Associate Professor, Department of Tourism, Sport & Society, Lincoln University, New Zealand

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Recent calls from sections of the tourism industry to cut the international visitor levy (IVL) risk undermining one of the few bright spots in current government policies shaping the sector.

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Tourist trap: why charging entry fees at iconic NZ natural attractions could have hidden costs

Australian economy picks up speed, but managing inflation and rates is getting harder

Labour-National standoff aside, the India-NZ trade deal is a blueprint for real growth

Even if Australians won an extra week of leave, we’d need to make sure they could take it

Why surging oil prices are a shock for the global economy – but not yet a crisis

Why doesn’t travel insurance cover war?

Booked to travel through the Middle East? Here’s why you shouldn’t cancel your flight

Traditions of Rural Bali at Villa Sabana

Essential Reasons to Opt for a Professional Valuation Before Selling Your Commercial Property

The Optus brand is in tatters. How can it even begin to rebuild customers’ trust?

Cow Milk Is Making A Comeback: Are Milk Alternatives No Longer Popular?

Succession: the real-life lessons in succession planning for Aussie SMBs

Is your search bar your competitor’s best salesperson?

AIIMS Group and AdVisible merge

Block's layoffs are a design win. Here's why

Why I Decided to Build a Better Way to Build Homes

Leonardo.Ai reveals new brand, expanding its creator-first platform for the next era of generative AI

Psychosocial injury risk starts inside workplace microcultures

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