Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the 50% increase in international delegate arrivals in the first quarter

The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events.   According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter.   That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors.   Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels.   She says January was exceptional, as there were a number of big conferences during what would usually be a quieter month.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.