How much is New Zealand's tourist tax for foreign tourists from July 1st?

Attention, friends who plan to travel to New Zealand. At present, New Zealand has begun to levy a tourism tax. Remember to pay this fee when traveling. The following small series will tell you how to pay this tourist tax and how much it costs.

How much

The New Zealand government officially taxed foreign tourists who arrived in New Zealand on July 1st. Most foreign tourists have to pay a tourist tax of NZ $35 (about US$ 23.45) each. It is said that this tax is used to improve the conditions of tourism infrastructure.

According to media reports, tourists from Australia and some Pacific island countries can enjoy tax exemption, and most foreign tourists will be taxed, which will increase the income of the New Zealand government by about $53.6 million per year. Kelvindavis, the new tourism minister, said that the income will be used to strengthen tourism infrastructure.

New Zealand levies a tax on foreign tourists on July 1st

Davis said that this move aims to ensure the sustainable development of New Zealand's tourism industry, and all the tax revenue will be used to strengthen investment in tourism infrastructure. In recent years, New Zealand's tourism industry has developed rapidly and the number of foreign tourists has increased rapidly. The problem of insufficient tourism infrastructure in popular scenic spots in New Zealand has become increasingly prominent.

According to the New Zealand Tourism Association, the survey of tour operators shows that most tour operators are also in favor of this tax, but they emphasize that they hope that the income can be used in areas conducive to the development of tourism. The IVL allocation process needs to be transparent and fair. A clear allocation method should be formulated, the reasons for selecting relevant projects should be made public, and a stable bidding process should be ensured. Funds must be fully evaluated before allocation, and should be ensured to meet the strategic objectives of the government and industry.

The New Zealand Tourism Association said that five important investment areas have been identified, including tourists' use of the land of the Ministry of Environmental Protection, infrastructure construction, problems related to the community with a large number of tourists, plans to improve business capabilities and related RD plans.

In early June, the New Zealand government's bill on levying a tourist tax on foreign tourists was passed in Parliament.

The criticism of the opposition government's "open knife" to foreign tourists will hit New Zealand's tourism industry.

after Australia, China is the second largest source of overseas tourists.