NZ's largest tourism event underway in Rotorua
business economy 26 minutes ago
The tourism industry is eager to welcome more visitors as a leader warns growth must have the blessing of Kiwis to be successful. The country's largest tourism business event, TRENZ, is underway in Rotorua with 1200 operators, travel buyers and leaders discussing business for the years ahead. Tourism reporter Tess Brunton is at TRENZ.
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