New Zealand: Making tourism sustainable

A comprehensive strategy update for the New Zealand tourism industry has climate change and peak oil firmly in its sights, Tourism Minister Damien O’Connor said today.

Mr O’Connor was commenting on a recent study by Lincoln University climate expert Susanne Becken. He visited the university earlier this month and discussed the research with Dr Becken.


“Climate change and peak oil are serious issues for the New Zealand tourism industry, and we must meet them head-on to deliver on the 100% Pure promise.

“The New Zealand Tourism Strategy 2010 is presently being updated by tourism leaders and key government agencies, and sustainability is at the top of the agenda.”

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