Roy’s Peak in Wanaka makes an Instagram moment for many visitors to New Zealand. Photo / Supplied
Tourists could be charged $100 to enter the country if an option floated by the Government is adopted. That would be close to three times the current levy.
The International Visitor Conservation and tourism
Levy (IVL) was introduced in 2019 and levied on adults from countries excluding those from Australia and the Pacific Islands.
Now the Government is seeking feedback on tourism/SKAQQQPWW5HE7CZPPCGAQREKKY/” target=”_blank”>whether to increase the IVL.
In spite of some industry pressure to include Australia, there is no proposal to change the countries that pay the IVL.
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment (MBIE) is also seeking feedback on what IVL revenue is used for across tourism and conservation.
“The Government believes too many costs imposed by tourism-nz/” target=”_blank”>international visitors are paid by taxpayers and ratepayers and wishes to explore raising the IVL amount to help visitors more fairly contribute…
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