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International visitors spent a record $6.6 billion in the year to September 2004 — six percent more than last year

Opinion Column on the growth and success of Tourism

Mark Burton is today celebrating his fifth anniversary as Tourism Minister, as well as five years of impressive industry growth.

After five years as Minister of Tourism, I can say with all certainty that New Zealand is no ordinary destination.

Tourism research has come a long way over the past five years.

While a lot has changed since this series began ten years ago, we still have a lot to do.

The outstanding facility we are officially opening here today will certainly be a significant contributor to the guardianship of our iconic national bird.

Tourism Minister Mark Burton is today congratulating Rainbow Springs for their contribution towards saving our national icon—the kiwi.

Tourism Minister Mark Burton is today congratulating Kaikoura for becoming the first town in the world to gain full Green Globe certification.

The certification of Kaikoura is a practical step towards sustainability that shows the world we are serious about meeting environmental issues head-on.

The New Zealand tourism sector looks poised for another record-breaking year.

A landmark industry research project is highlighting the need for new workers and skills to support tourism’s impressive growth forecasts.

I am delighted to be here tonight, to celebrate this watershed in tourism labour force planning.

It’s been another great month for tourism in New Zealand, and Tourism Minister Mark Burton is congratulating the entire sector.

International visitors injected $6.5 billion into the New Zealand economy in the year ended June 2004—an impressive 4.2 per cent increase on the year ended June 2003, and a continuation of tourism’s strong growth trend.

Tourism continues to deliver economic benefits across New Zealand, says Tourism Minister Mark Burton, and he’s got the numbers to prove it.

New Zealand has just been named the number-one holiday destination for readers of UK newspaper The Daily Telegraph.

It is a pleasure to recognise the hard work and achievements of those who represent the future of one of New Zealand’s premiere industries— tourism.

News that government is putting an extra $5.75 million into extra border control staff and equipment will be welcomed by New Zealand’s tourism sector.

New Zealand is the third best destination in the world, according to readers of premiere travel publication Condé Nast, proving once again that the industry is world-class.

Guest nights increased by six per cent in July 2004 in comparison to July 2003—2.1 million guest nights in total.

Mark Burton's closing speech at the New Zealand Tourism Awards 2004.

Tourism Minister, Mark Burton announced funding of $1.407 million, over three years, for a major new programme of tourism research to be led by Lincoln University, at the New Zealand Tourism Awards Gala event.

Tourism Minister, Mark Burton has announced funding of $82,000 to promote awareness and assist utilisation of the Tourism Planning Toolkit developed with Tourism Strategy 2010 implementation funding.