The IVL annual performance reports are co-owned by MBIE and the Department of Conservation. They record how the revenue generated by the IVL is allocated, and measure the yearly progress made by the projects the IVL funds. Each reporting year runs from 1 July to 30 June.
The International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) supports tourism and conservation outcomes across New Zealand. This section provides information for organisations, delivery partners, and others interested in how IVL funding is managed and invested.
This page outlines how IVL revenue is invested across tourism and conservation priorities, as well as providing detailed information about IVL revenue and expenditure.
The Events Boost Fund is a one-off $10 million fund which aims to increase international visitation and drive economic activity in the short-term through supporting the growth and promotion of events.
The Major Events and Tourism Package will grow international visitor numbers, deliver economic growth, and position New Zealand as a major events and tourism destination.
Payments made through the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Reimbursement Scheme.
Businesses that wish to participate in the COVID-19 Consumer Travel Reimbursement Scheme must meet the obligations and requirements set out in this declaration.
Information about the type of funding available and eligibility criteria.
The Monthly Regional Tourism Estimates (MRTEs) measure total visitor spending across New Zealand on a monthly basis. The estimates are produced across multiple dimensions to support regional and industry level analysis of tourism expenditure.
The Business Events Research Programme ran from 2009 to 2019, through a partnership between Conventions and Incentives New Zealand (CINZ), the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment (MBIE) and many Convention Bureaux across New Zealand.
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