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Tourism New Zealand is feeling positive about tourist spending this summer following the release of the latest travel figures from Stats NZ. \\xa0
\\nThe September 2023 quarter saw an increase in travel exports to $2.48 billion up from $1.65 billion this time last year.\\xa0
\\nChief Executive Ren\\xe9 de Monchy says this is the first summer, post COVID, where travel from significant markets like China is possible.\\xa0
\\nHe says last summer, which is our peak season, was not yet a fully open summer.\\xa0
\\nDe Monchy says we\'re already seeing a strong return out of places like Australia and North America.\\xa0
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