New Zealand Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain is visiting China. He aims to attract more Chinese to go to New Zealand.
New Zealand Associate Tourism Minister Chris Tremain is visiting China this week with a particular focus on building a closer working relationship with the China National Tourism Administration.
"The China-New Zealand tourism relationship is a high priority, with China now our second largest source of overseas visitors," says Mr Tremain.
He says "Meetings with the China National Tourism Administration, and with regional tourism bureaus, will be an opportunity to discuss recent initiatives to encourage Chinese visitors to New Zealand, such as streamlined visa processes and a focus on visitor safety. "
Mr Tremain will also be meeting with key airline partners and some of China’s premier travel sellers, who have built close relationships with Tourism New Zealand.