Across the whole of Australia, businesses in the hospitality and tourism industry have been suffering from staff shortages for a number of years, and at present, the situation does not seem to be improving.
There may be an increase in international tourism arrivals each year (of around 2% p.a. since 2001), but there has not been a significant increase in hotel beds. In some parts of the country this is becoming, and has already become, a major problem.
The good news for the tourism sector in Australia is that the number of international tourist arrivals to the country has been increasing year on year, by roughly 2% per annum since 2001.
The New Zealand Freedom Camping Act that became law in August 2011 is certainly a subject for debate, with many cheering it on, while others feel it will ruin an experience that has become part of the country’s culture.
