26 May 2017
Business events industry applauds Māori tourism funding boost
Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ) is welcoming a $10m funding boost for development of the Māori tourism
sector announced in the 2017 Budget.
“For the business tourism sector, Māori culture is what sets New Zealand apart on the world stage,” CINZ Chief Executive
Sue Sullivan says.
“We applaud the work of NZ Māori Tourism, and the support from the government for Māori-led initiatives to build the
capability and capacity of Māori tourism operators throughout New Zealand,” she says.
“From the welcoming experience to the hospitality, our culture creates a strong sense of place for people visiting New
Zealand for business events. This is a real point of difference.
“We are excited about the growth in emerging Māori tourism experiences, cultural quality and authenticity bringing this
into the business events sector. The opportunities are significant and, with the support of NZ Māori Tourism, we are
looking to further develop the current product offering.”
New Zealand’s unique Māori cultural experiences and Māori tourism products will be on show to 500 buyers at the
country’s largest business events exhibition, CINZ MEETINGS 2017 in Auckland next week.
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