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Kia ora

Kia ora. 

Thank you for inviting me to speak at the Motel Association Annual Conference for 2008.

Kia ora.

 Good morning, and welcome.

Kia ora.

It gives me great pleasure to be invited to open the second New Zealand Hotel Industry Conference.  It’s great to be back.

Associate Minister of Tourism, Hon Nanaia Mahuta's Speech Notes for the Launch of the Maori Tourism Trade Manual, on Wednesday 2 April 2008 at 4pm, Parliament Buildings, WELLINGTON

Hon Nanaia Mahuta
Associate Minister of Tourism
Associate Tourism Minister Nanaia Mahuta’s speech at the ‘Wai Ora Spa – Mokoia Island Experience’ launch in Rotorua.

Introduction:

Minister's speech at the launch of the New Zealand Tourism Strategy in the Banquet Hall, Parliament

The New Zealand we grew up in earned its keep from industries like sheep, meat, butter and cheese. We still do. But, at 19.2 percent of our total export earnings, tourism is now New Zealand’s number one foreign exchange earner, a cornerstone of our economy.

Balancing marine, tourism development and sustainability are topics the Labour-led Government is committed to, with tourism leading the way in sustainability.

The tourism industry has shown overwhelming support for a bold approach to the Tourism Strategy 2015, with aspirational targets.

The ultimate goal in any sector is to maintain a balanced lifestyle, while developing a growing business in a thriving industry.

While we don’t have the resources to outspend our sporting rivals, we can continue to draw on our tradition of determination and innovation to outsmart them.

We are proud of what New Zealand tourism has achieved and of our reputation worldwide. But we know we can improve – and at the strategy's heart is sustainability, and what that means to and for the tourism sector.

Our goal in the tourism sector is to remain prosperous and attract ongoing investment, while protecting our precious assets.

Government funding to help get the best out of China, our fastest growing tourism market.

As transport operators, you provide the vital links between New Zealand’s tourism destinations, and I know that many visitors to our shores rely on the service you provide.

This forecasting initiative will provide direction in developing the sector, and your presence here shows that training and skills development of the labour force is important to you.

As Minister of Tourism, I recognise the important role that ITOC’s full members and supplier members play in taking New Zealand and tourism to international markets.

New Zealand is a sea-faring nation, possessing a maritime heritage rich in tales of exploration, discovery, design and success.

The importance of a coherent regional approach to tourism and a strong relationship between regional organisations and central government remains a constant.

The collective future of sustainable tourism in the Pacific depends not just on governments, but also business communities and all those who can build relationships and connections

Inbound operators are critically important to the tourism industry.

Good tourism connections between NZ and China will positively affect other areas of trade

Damien O'Connor launches the biggest development in tourism marketing overseas since the launch of the 100% Pure New Zealand campaign