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A looming workforce crisis in NZ tourism and hospitality threatens industry growth plans

  • Written by: Anthony Brien, Associate Professor, Department of Global Value Chains and Trade, Lincoln University, New Zealand
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Last week’s big tourism conference in Rotorua saw plenty of optimism about the industry’s potential, but also warnings that airline capacity is hampering post-COVID growth.

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