Hospitality NZ applauds updates to visitor visa rules
The changes will enable visitors to work remotely while on a visitor visa
Hospitality New Zealand (Hospitality NZ) welcomes the announcement by the government that it is introducing amendments to visitor visa requirements to allow tourists to work remotely while visiting New Zealand.
Steve Armitage, Chief Executive, says “The changes to enable visitors to work remotely while on a visitor visa, are a positive step in enabling the growth of tourism and hospitality.
“It is pleasing to see the government following through on its recent statement regarding the need to accelerate economic growth, with strong acknowledgment that tourism and hospitality are critical drivers.
“The announcement is not a silver bullet, but it’s certainly a welcome initiative which we hope results in extended stays and increased spend throughout Aotearoa.
“Digital nomads are a reflection of how the visitor market continues to evolve, and these changes should improve NZ’s attractiveness as a destination. This category of visa has been successful in other countries, attracting skilled professionals who contribute to local economies by spending on accommodation, food and beverage and other services without competing for local jobs.
“We also note Minister Stanford’s comments regarding the government’s commitment to supporting a smarter, efficient and predictable immigration system to grow the economy. We look forward to seeing more logical changes to the immigration system in due course.”
Mandy has over two decades of experience in accommodation and tourism industry writing, and she is also an accomplished editor and publisher. As co-Director of Multimedia Pty Ltd, a trusted B2B content provider for the accommodation and education sectors in Australia and New Zealand, she oversees high-quality print and digital content across notable publications, including AccomNews, Resort News, and School News, along with the property listing platform AccomProperties. Mandy’s contributions have been recognised with the Female Leader Award at the Best of Tourism 2023 and the ARAMA Life Member Award in 2024.