NZ Herald Tuesday 28 March 2017 Chinese tourists are spreading to more parts of New Zealand and spending more, writes Bill Bennett.
During the peak summer months 44 direct flights a week travelled between Auckland and mainland China — double the number two years.
Auckland Airport acting general manager aeronautical commercial, Scott Tasker, says the number of flights this year is a significant growth in capacity between New Zealand and China. Direct flights are the key to unlocking tourism markets.
Tasker says travellers prefer to fly simpler, more convenient routes. A point-to-point journey makes it easier for someone to choose Auckland as their destination and that’s increasingly important as others chase the Chinese tourism business. Read more…
