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Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman today welcomed confirmation China Southern Airlines will commence daily flights on its Guangzhou – Auckland route from 1 November 2011.

‘’New Zealand’s tourism sector and economy will get a significant boost with China Southern’s move from thrice-weekly flights to daily flights,’’ Dr Coleman says.

A new joint Immigration New Zealand (INZ) and Tourism New Zealand office in Shanghai is an important development in facilitating Chinese visitors to New Zealand, says Immigration Minister and Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman.

Dr Coleman says it signals the Government's response to meeting demand from one of New Zealand's fastest growing tourist markets which is worth around $365 million a year.

"We are seeing more tourists and business visitors from China," says Dr Coleman.

Kia ora, good morning. It's a pleasure to be here to open this year's local government New Zealand tourism symposium.

Lawrence Yule, thank you for the introduction. I would like to acknowledge Local Government New Zealand, Regional Tourism Organisations of New Zealand and the Tourism Industry Association (TIA) for organising the event.

New Zealand’s tourism sector will benefit from China Southern Airlines’ decision to fly daily from Guangzhou to Auckland, says Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman.

China Southern has confirmed that later this year it will increase its three-times a week service to daily flights. Dr Coleman says this move is expected to increase the number of visitors on China Southern Airlines to 50,000 a year, worth an estimated $150 million to the economy.

New Zealand’s first-rate marine sector has received another endorsement with confirmation the next class of America’s Cup catamarans will be built in Auckland, says Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman.

Dr Coleman, at today’s launch of the new AC45 catamaran in Auckland, says the awarding of the contract by America’s Cup management to Warkworth boat builders Core Builders Composites reinforces the marine industry’s world-class reputation.

Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman has welcomed confirmation China’s biggest carrier will bypass Melbourne and fly a direct Guangzhou- Auckland route.

China Southern Airlines announced last month it was running a three-times-a week service via Melbourne from April this year, but today confirmed it will bypass the Victorian state capital creating a direct route to Auckland.

‘’For the tourism sector it’s an invaluable tool to help grow the rising number of Chinese visitors,’’ Dr Coleman says.

Spending by international and domestic tourists increased to $22.4 billion for the year ended March 2010, Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman confirmed today.

As Associate Minister of Tourism, it is a pleasure to be here in beautiful Hawke's Bay.

Kia Ora. It's great to be here for the second day of your annual conference and I understand you've had a productive first day of networking, talks and events. I would like to open this morning by acknowledging Brian Henderson, President of ITOC and ITOC chief executive Paul Yeo.

Acting Minister of Tourism, Dr Jonathan Coleman, has welcomed the announcement that eight new cycle trails have been approved for funding under The New Zealand Cycle Trail Project.

Associate Minister of Tourism Dr Jonathan Coleman today released the latest Ministry of Tourism forecasts, which show that overall, the sector's future looks positive.

Associate Tourism Minister Jonathan Coleman today announced the appointment of three new members to the Maori Arts and Crafts Institute (MACI) board.

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Outstanding achievements in the hotel sector were recognised at the inaugural Hotel Industry Conference awards in Auckland tonight.

Associate Tourism Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman today announced the release of new research to help operators and Regional Tourism Organisations boost business through more targeted marke

Thank you for inviting me here to speak at the New Zealand Airports Conference for 2009.

Over $75,000 has been awarded for community-based tourism initiatives, Associate Minister of Tourism Jonathan Coleman announced today.

Immigration Minister Dr Jonathan Coleman announced today that Australian and New Zealand immigration officials will be working together to improve immigration processes for trans-Tasman travel.

A significant research investment will help tourism keep ahead of fast-changing consumer demands and grow its position as one of the country’s biggest export earners.

Introduction

The importance of tourism in New Zealand

As Associate Minister of Tourism, I am thrilled to be able to welcome you to the opening session of the TRENZ 2009 media programme.

Kia Ora and welcome. It’s good to be here and I really appreciate the invitation.  I’m going to speak for fifteen or twenty minutes and then I’m quite happy to answer some questions.

1 MAY 2009

DR JONATHAN COLEMAN, ASSOCIATE MINISTER OF TOURISM

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