International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy Increase w/ Associate Professor at the University of Otago Department of Tourism, Julia Albrecht: 5th September, 2024

Earlier this week, the government announced it would raise the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from $35 to $100, starting October 1st. 

The policy has been met with criticism, with the Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment among others saying the implementation of this increase to $100 could be a deterrent for visitors. 

Producer Sofia spoke to Associate Professor at the University of Otago Department of Tourism, Julia Albrecht, about this announcement and how it might impact tourism in Aotearoa New Zealand.

She started the interview asking her what the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy is.