Tourism Research Council Membership Announced
Last updated:
April 2008
Media Statement
21 July 2004
Quality research is key to building a truly sustainable tourism sector, and Tourism Minister Mark Burton says that the new membership of the Tourism Research Council New Zealand (TRCNZ) provides the right kind of leadership to generate it.
“Tourism in New Zealand is an international success story. After facing such worldwide industry challenges as SARS, global conflict, and terrorism, very few nations are seeing positive growth in either visitor numbers or expenditure. New Zealand is achieving both.
“But long-term sector sustainability means that we must balance the impacts of tourism on our unique environments with its potential economic benefits. To do that, we must be armed with quality research. Since I established the TRCNZ in 2000, significant progress has been made.
“Sean Murray, previous Council chair, established a very solid foundation of data. Under his guidance, we have seen core tourism statistics enhanced and the launch of the “one-stop-shop” tourism research website, www.trcnz.govt.nz.
“Now, under the chair and guidance of Lex Henry, and supported by the Ministry of Tourism, the Council will increase the tourism research base.”
The Council membership is:
Lex Henry (Chair) - Special Counsel, Minter Ellison Rudd Watts
Gordon Wilson - Chair, New Zealand Hotel Council
Wally Stone - Chair, Tourism New Zealand
Geoff Burns - Chair, Tourism Industry Association New Zealand
Ralph Norris - CEO, Air New Zealand
Adrian Januszkiewicz - CEO, Shotover Jet
Ann Sherry - CEO, Westpac Bank
Ian Ewing - Deputy Government Statistician, Statistics New Zealand
Paul Yeo - Chair, Regional Tourism Organisations of New Zealand
Ray Salter - General Manager, Ministry of Tourism
“TRCNZ’s new membership, made up of pre-eminent industry leaders, is a clear illustration of the strong government/sector partnerships we have built over the past four and a half years. Together, we will continue to identify and meet the challenges surrounding a truly sustainable tourism sector for New Zealand,” said Mark Burton.
Contact:
Bruce Bassett
Research Manager
Ministry of Tourism Phone 04 498 7448
E-mail bruce.bassett@tourism.govt.nz
Web www.tourismresearch.govt.nz or www.tourism.govt.nz
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