Podcasts about Tourism minister

In the headlines: The Tourism Minister gives a candid appraisal of the tourism sector while announcing latest tourism figures and; the Water and Sewage Authority WASCO charts the future with a comprehensive strategic plan. For details on these stories and more, visit www.govt.lc

More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held and curfews impacting how long they can run for. Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says Eden Park should have the flexibility to host any large-scale event that boosts the economy. "Whether it's an add on to a convention that we're hosting at the NZICC for 3,000 people and they want to do a dinner offsite and Eden Park makes sense - we want to be able to just get on." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More events across the board could be coming to Auckland's Eden Park. RMA Minister Chris Bishop will lead an investigation into local rules impacting the number of concerts and sporting events that can be held and curfews impacting how long they can run for. Currently, only 12 music events and 25 night-time sports fixtures can be held each year, while conferences can't have more than 2000 people. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says Eden Park should have the flexibility to host any large-scale event that boosts the economy. "Whether it's an add on to a convention that we're hosting at the NZICC for 3,000 people and they want to do a dinner offsite and Eden Park makes sense - we want to be able to just get on." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jetstar has unveiled its biggest expansion ever of its New Zealand and Trans-Tasman network. It's adding new routes from Brisbane to Queenstown and Hamilton to Christchurch, and increasing capacity on five domestic and trans-tasman routes - creating a total of more than 660,000 extra seats a year. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says this is proof more airlines have confidence in what New Zealand can offer. "What it says is that Jetstar and Qantas have real confidence in the market in New Zealand - and they're really confident about the direction the Government's taking in our absolute, unabashed ambition for more visitors." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jetstar has unveiled its biggest expansion ever of its New Zealand and Trans-Tasman network. It's adding new routes from Brisbane to Queenstown and Hamilton to Christchurch, and increasing capacity on five domestic and trans-tasman routes - creating a total of more than 660,000 extra seats a year. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says this is proof more airlines have confidence in what New Zealand can offer. "What it says is that Jetstar and Qantas have real confidence in the market in New Zealand - and they're really confident about the direction the Government's taking in our absolute, unabashed ambition for more visitors." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Maytham speaks to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of OUTA, to unpack the showdown between Tourism Minister, Patricia De Lille and former SA tourism board members at Parliament on Tuesday. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Niall discusses if the Tourism Minister should get involved to prevent hotel price gouging

Niall discusses if the Tourism Minister should get involved to prevent hotel price gouging

Bongani Bingwa speaks with Tourism Minister Patricia de Lille, who explains her reasons for dissolving the board, confirms she will meet with the newly appointed board on Friday, 29 August, and clarifies that the CEO remains suspended. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bongani Bingwa speaks with the CEO of the Tourism Business Council of South Africa, Tshifhiwa Tshivhengwa who responds to the Tourism Minister’s decision to dissolve the board. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Wayne Duvenage, CEO of the Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse, about the axing of the SA Tourism board after it contravened its charter and failed to follow governance procedures, amidst a backdrop of controversy and a recent tender scandal. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Aussies are hopping over the ditch following a tourism campaign. Since the 'Everyone Must Go' campaign, almost eight thousand extra Australian visitors have come to New Zealand. It's estimated those tourists spent about $22 million. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking there's plenty more room for growth. She says about four million Australians are considering a trip, so we need to get in their face more. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The United States has issued a stark warning to its citizens planning to travel to South Africa, citing violent crime, kidnappings, and potential terrorist threats. The US Level 2 travel advisory alert urges Americans to exercise heightened caution, especially in major cities after dark. Elvis Presslin spoke to Tourism Minister, Patricia de Lille

Tourists are being told New Zealand is open for business. A Government survey's found international visitor spending increased by 10% and contributed more than $12 billion to the economy in the year ending March. But this is only 86% of pre-Covid visitor numbers and spending. Tourism Minister Louise Upston told Mike Hosking it shows there's work to be done, especially targeting key markets like China. She says we want our visitors to return and come back in the numbers they were. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the headlines: The Tourism Minister gives his observation on the Saint Lucia Jazz and Arts Festival and Reading Month is observed and; all are encouraged to pick up a book. For details on these developments and more, visit: www.govt.lc

The government is investing 13.5 million dollars in Tourism New Zealand, to coax international visitors to Aotearoa; focusing on Australia, Germany, China, the United States, South Korea and India. Tourism Minister, Louise Upston said encouraging visitors means more people staying in our hotels, eating in our cafés, spending in our shops, creating jobs and driving economic growth. But the Westland District Mayor believes the cart is ahead of the horse with infrastructure already heaving under the weight of tourists. Mayor Helen Lash spoke to Lisa Owen.

The Tourism Minister says hitting more markets will pay off in the long-term. The Government has pumped $13.5 million into Tourism New Zealand for marketing the country as a holiday destination. Louise Upston says efforts this year to promote to the Australian market are already paying off. She says there's room for growth. "We're only at 86 percent of the number of visitors we had back in 2019 - so there's lots of capacity." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textFive years after the COVID pandemic, which devastated the industry, tourism is now back on its feet. But concerns about over-tourism and the impact of climate change are forcing the sector to look to new ways of operating. So what does that look like in practice? On this episode of The Agenda, Juliet Mann speaks to Olga Kefalogianni, Greece's Tourism Minister, and her Saudi Arabian counterpart, Ahmed Al Khateeb.

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The government has announced a new campaign for encouraging Australian's to come here for their next holiday. The campaign is being funded through the International Visitor Levy, costing $500,000, and will be followed by further campaigns targeting other places. Marketing for the campaign, 'Everyone must go,' will go live across the ditch next week. Tourism Minister Louise Upston joins the show. LISTEN ABOVE. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister for Enterprise, Tourism and Employment Peter Burke is in Kerry today. He is visiting various projects in Killarney, Tralee and Listowel.

The Government's signalling more visa changes could be on the way to encourage overseas travellers. There's been a loosening of visa settings, allowing tourists on holiday here for up to nine months to work remotely for an overseas employer. Tourism Minister Louise Upston says the tourism sector continues to fall short of pre-pandemic visitor numbers. She told Mike Hosking they're looking at how to make New Zealand an easier place to visit, including reviewing the visa rules. Upston says the changes have to be balanced by risk, but people want to know if they apply to come here, that they'll likely get in. The Tourism Minister says the change will attract digital nomads and is part of the ongoing work to get tourism numbers back to pre-pandemic levels. She Hosking Australia will be her initial focus, as it's very easy for Australians to come visit. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Eldevina "Kika" Materula, Mozambique's Culture and Tourism Minister, about the challenges facing the country's tourism sector and the innovative strategies being implemented to revitalize and grow the industry.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tourism Minister, Steve Crocker, provided an update on the province's efforts to improve access to air travel. Two years ago, the government launched Vision 2026 -- with air travel being a top priority for tourism recovery.  But, expensive airfare and limited flights have been an issue for travelers in this province for a long time.Jordan Brown is the MHA for Labrador West, and he joined us on the line this morning.

In this week's episode we start by getting into Randal Mitchell, the only Tourism Minister in the world who wants people to leave the country instead of focusing on getting people to visit.Maybe he has USD to sell us because the banks certainly aren't selling any US cash  and credit card limits are being slashed.We spend some time this week delving into what is the cause of the Forex shortage we're facing and look at some potential solutions for individuals, businesses and the country as a whole. What does the future hold for sweet T&T? Of course Kaiso, as always, will help us answer the question.Enjoy!!

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‘I have uncovered a scandal' teases Newstalk ZB Mike Hosking, as he reveals a tale of sabotage allegedly involving his RNZ rivals. But RNZ says there has been a genuine misunderstanding. --  Minister of Tourism Matt Doocey tapped the numbers into his phone to speak to Newstalk ZB host Mike Hosking.  A voice on the other end of the line answered.  Doocey introduced himself, explaining he was calling for the pre-arranged interview with Hosking – the pair were scheduled to speak on Thursday morning about the proposed new levy on overseas visitors and tourism's contribution to GDP.  According to Hosking, the person on the other end of the line allegedly responded along the lines of that there was no longer an interview.  The minister's office confirmed this morning he was told by the person on the other end of the line that the interview was not happening.  Tourism Minister Matt Doocey. Photo / Mark Mitchell  According to Hosking – who was relaying the tale of events to his listeners this morning – Doocey thought that was unusual, hung up and carried on with his day. Meanwhile, Hosking's producer at Newstalk ZB was wondering where the minister had got to and why he hadn't called in, as had been arranged. It turns out, Doocey had been given the wrong number by his office – a staff member had mistakenly written down a studio number for RNZ instead of Newstalk ZB. You can see where this might be heading. “I have uncovered a scandal that involves the state broadcaster, Radio New Zealand ...! Something nefarious, underhand and possibly dastardly has been uncovered,” Hosking teased his listeners this morning. But RNZ has said it appears there has been “a genuine misunderstanding”. Hosking explained that after Doocey's no-show over the phone, his producer chased the minister down. “Here's a bit of insight into how the radio industry works. Matt Doocey was due to ring in, Matt Doocey is nowhere to be seen at about five minutes past seven,” said Hosking. “What's happened to Matt Doocey? We start chasing him down. “It turns out the person in his office had written down the wrong number for him. “So obviously, [that's] immediate incompetence that needs to be dealt with forthwith. Do the basics brilliantly, I thought was the National Party. It's not.” Mike Hosking also interviewed Lisa Carringtion this week. Photo / Jason Oxenham  Hosking's team eventually tracked down the minister and conducted the interview.  Off air, they were digging deeper – who did that phone number belong to? Yes, as it turned out, RNZ.  “So Matt Doocey, minister of the crown rang up the state broadcaster as funded by you and I through our tax money and said ‘Matt Doocey reporting for the Mike Hosking Breakfast',” said Hosking.  “To which point they said, ‘You no longer have an interview with the Mike Hosking Breakfast.”  But RNZ denies that specific response was used.  An RNZ spokeswoman said: “Having spoken to the staff member who received the call, this appears to have been a genuine misunderstanding.  “On receiving the call, they explained that we had interviewed the Minister the day before and there was no interview scheduled that morning. The staff member did not mention Newstalk or Mike Hosking.”  Hosking had several questions on his show earlier.  “One, do I secretly admire them for being so quickwitted that the first thing they do is instead of going, ‘Oh, you've probably got the wrong number', or ‘Whoops, you've rung Radio New Zealand, sorry', they say, ‘You no longer have an interview with Mike Hosking Breakfast'?  “That's quite sharp to be honest, [it's] probably worth looking into employing that person, whoever they were, because there are some people here who aren't remotely that sharp.  “Second, is it underhand?  “Third, is that just competition and that's life? And would we have done the same thing if we were alert enough to do the same thing?  “Fourth, is it just pure, straight up and down sabotage?”  Editor-at-Large Shayne Currie is one of New Zealand's most experienced senior journalists and media leaders. He has held executive and senior editorial roles at NZME including Managing Editor, NZ Herald Editor and Herald on Sunday Editor and has a small shareholding in NZME. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tourism Minister's upbeat as international travellers continue to spend more here.  The latest International Visitor Survey shows overseas visitors added $2.6 billion to the economy in the June quarter, an annual increase of 17%.  It comes a day after the Government's announcement that the International Visitor Levy will rise by almost 200% to $100 from next month.   Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking there was no connection between the two announcements.  He says tourism operators believe they have better product and experiences, which need to be celebrated.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From next month the international visitors levy will more than triple; from 35 dollars to a hundred dollars. International visitors spent over $11 billion in the year ending March 2024, but being popular comes with a cost, increased pressure on regional infrastructure and maintenance costs across the conservation estate and the government says the increased levy will help cover the bills. But some in the tourism sector said the changes will make New Zealand more expensive and less attractive as a destination and that's going to hurt the industry which hasn't yet bounced back from the pandemic, Tourism Minister, Matt Doocey spoke to Lisa Owen.

The government appears to have found an unlikely ally in former Tourism Minister Stuart Nash.    It's increasing the International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy from $35 to $100 next month, an increase of nearly 200%.  Nash wanted to bring the levy up by as much as $200 back in 2022.  He told Mike Hosking that anyone saying these fees will deter visitors is wrong.  Nash says they're dreaming if they think an extra $65 US will be the difference between coming here or another country.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tourism Minister says the extra money from increased overseas visitor fees will be funnelled back into the industry. The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy rises next month from $35 to $100 next month. Matt Doocey says $100 is less than three percent of a visitor's total spend. "Ultimately, this levy will be reinvested into both tourism pressures - but also, the conservation estates, which a large part of people travel to New Zealand for. So we'll be delivering a better product." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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It's a no go for the electoral boundaries commission recommendations, at least for now. The Tourism Minister says it's been a solid year so far for stayover arrivals. A man facing multiple drug and gun charges enters pleas in Grand Court.

In this episode, April Cummings reports on a press conference where Cayman Islands officials commended the efforts of various agencies and the public following Hurricane Beryl. The Premier highlighted the importance of preparation, while other ministers emphasized maintaining economic stability, commendable evacuation efforts, and the operational readiness of health services. As the hurricane season progresses, the community is urged to remain vigilant and prepared. 00:00 Introduction and Opening Remarks 00:01 Government Officials Reflect on Hurricane Beryl 00:20 Premier's Insights on Preparation and Recovery 00:41 Governor's Praise for Emergency Services 01:02 Tourism Minister on Economic Preparedness 01:54 Health Minister on Operational Readiness 03:07 Concluding Call for Vigilance

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Australia is far outstripping New Zealand on the tourism front.  Data from Stats NZ shows that New Zealand had just over 340,000 visitors in March this year, up 74,200 compared to last year.  In comparison, Australia had more than 760,000, a 24.1% increase from March last year.  Tourism Minister Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking that we're actually tracking pretty well when you look at the figures for the year ending March 2024.  He said that we're sitting at about 82% of pre-Covid numbers, which is roughly the same as Australia, and in line with the global rate of 85%.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Douglas Porter, BMO & Stephane Marion, National Bank of Canada; Soraya Martinez Ferrada, Tourism Minister; The Front Bench with: Sabrina Grover, Melanie Paradis, Gurratan Singh and Rachel Aiello.

New Brunswick's Tourism Minister faced fresh questions in the legislature yesterday about her European trip last year and the thousands in expenses she and her top officials claimed. Tammy Scott Wallace spoke with reporters at the New Brunswick legislature yesterday.

The tourism minister and her deputy minister, Yennah Hurley's expenses included an 8 night all expenses paid trip to London and Paris.

There's more work to do to draw more international visitors to our shores.  Stats NZ data for the year to the end of March 2023 shows total tourism spend of $37.7 billion, up $10.7 billion from the year before.  That's about $4 billion shy of pre-covid levels.  Tourism Minister Matt Doocey told Mike Hosking that Australia, USA, and the UK all have similar market share compared with 2019.  He says the real difference is China —pre-covid it was about 10% market share, but in 2023 it's about 5%— so there's a lot to do in that market.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The new tourism minister has been travelling the country. Minister Matt Doocey has been meeting with businesses in the sector to hear what they need to recover after a tough few years. And he says nothing is off the table, from bed taxes to higher International Visitor Levies or charges for foreign visitors at certain locations like Milford Sound. Doocey spoke to Corin Dann.

Episode Notes Major U.S. airlines have made improvements this year on cancellation rates. However, the industry has seen an enormous increase in passenger complaints, writes Airlines Reporter Meghna Maharishi.  Consumer complaints against airlines in the first five months of 2023 topped 2022 levels during the same timeframe, according to a report from the U.S. Public Interest Research Group, with data from the U.S. Department of Transportation. Maharishi notes the DOT received so many complaints it had to delay the release of the data. U.S. travelers made more than 38,000 complaints, according to the report Roughly 35% of consumer complaints pertained to flight issues, whether they be cancellations, delays or missed connections.  Next, Middle East Reporter Josh Corder takes a look at Dubai, host of the Skift Global Forum East conference. The city has completed its journey from a “dot in the desert” to a global hub, believes one local tourism executive. Issam Kazim, CEO of Dubai Tourism, said at the Forum on Thursday the city's expat residents are truly global citizens. Kazim attributed Dubai's growth to the city's entrepreneurial spirit. He also expressed optimism that Dubai will see further tourism growth, noting it views 2023 as its tourism benchmark. The CEO acknowledged that staffing remains an issue after many hotels and airlines downsized during the pandemic.  Finally, destinations throughout Africa are ramping up their efforts to lure travelers from India, the world's largest outbound travel market, writes Reporter Harriet Akinyi.  Akinyi reports Kenya in particular is heavily targeting Indian travelers. Kenya attracted the most Indian visitors among all African countries in the first eight months of 2013. The Kenya Tourism Board recently welcomed more than 150 Indian tour operators for a conference that one Kenyan official said would help drum up interest in the country.   Akinyi also cited South Africa, Rwanda and Uganda — among others — as African nations increasing their efforts to welcome Indian visitors. South Africa's Tourism Minister has called for visa requirements for Indian — as well as Chinese — nationals to be eased or eliminated. 

Israel's Tourism Minister becomes the first minister to lead a delegation to Saudi Arabia amid growing indications that the two countries could normalize relations - a move which could transform the Middle East; Illinois law requiring ...