Study or data source for increase of visitor numbers due to the Michelin guide arrival
S Smith made this Official Information request to New Zealand Tourism Board
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From: S Smith
Dear New Zealand Tourism Board,
I would like the underlying study, or research, or report that is the source for this quote from the recent Michelin Guide press release:
“Tourism New Zealand data estimates Michelin’s arrival to bring in up to 36,000 more international visitors.
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/mich...
Yours faithfully,
S Smith
From: Angela Gore
New Zealand Tourism Board
Dear S Smith,
I am acknowledging your OIA request for the " Study or data source for increase of visitor numbers due to the Michelin guide arrivals".
I am reviewing your request and hope to respond by 4 December at the latest.
Kind regards,
Angela Gore (she/her)
Senior Government Relations Advisor
People and Corporate Affairs
Tourism New Zealand | Manaakitanga Aotearoa
Level 23, Aon Centre
1 Willis Street, Wellington, 6011
PO Box 95, Wellington, 6140
New Zealand
newzealand.com
tourismnewzealand.com
@purenewzealand
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Dear New Zealand Tourism Board,
I would like the underlying study, or research, or report that is the source for this quote from the recent Michelin Guide press release:
"Tourism New Zealand data estimates Michelin's arrival to bring in up to 36,000 more international visitors.
https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/mich...
Yours faithfully,
S Smith
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