There is a need to drive tourism from a community perspective not just an airline perspective, says the former co-chair of the TFT.
The public-private plan for tourism – the biggest effort yet to reshape the sector – will now never be realised.
Nationwide commercial accommodation association said it “welcomes” the Tourism Futures Taskforce interim report for sustainable future.
The minister ditches the Tourism Futures Taskforce weeks before it was due to complete its work “re-imagining” tourism.
The highly anticipated Tourism Futures Taskforce interim report contains a host of recommendations for the sector.
The New Zealand Tourism Futures Taskforce is seeking input from interested parties and the public on the future of tourism.
He tells the Ticker why he put himself forward for the role, hopes for making a real difference, and why it is important for the aviation sector to participate.
Judd was appointed chief financial officer for Tourism Holdings last month, prompting the Government to review his appointment to the taskforce.
The Government is reviewing Nick Judd’s position on its Tourism Futures Taskforce.
MTB Rotorua’s Tak Mutu makes the exclusive group, which will advise the Govt on what changes to make to tourism.
A new industry and stakeholder group is being created to contribute to the Government’s Tourism Futures Taskforce’s work.