A tourism leader says a National about-turn on bed taxes is a massive blow to the sector. 

The party has promised no new taxes if returned to Government, just weeks after pondering tourist and banking levies. 

Leader Chris Luxon says accommodation surcharges would hurt Kiwis wanting a weekend away in Queenstown or Auckland. 

The mayors of both cities have expressed dismay.

Destination Queenstown Chief Executive, Mat Woods, says it's a massive missed opportunity - and it could have cost Queenstown about $30 million dollars a year. 

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A tourism leader says a National about-turn on bed taxes is a massive blow to the sector.&nbsp;
The party has promised no new taxes if returned to Government, just weeks after pondering tourist and banking levies.&nbsp;
Leader Chris Luxon says accommodation surcharges would hurt Kiwis wanting a weekend away in Queenstown or Auckland.&nbsp;
The mayors of both cities have expressed dismay.
Destination Queenstown Chief Executive, Mat Woods, says it's a massive missed opportunity - and it could have cost Queenstown about $30 million dollars a year.&nbsp;
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Mat Woods: Destination Queenstown CEO voices disappointment with National's u-turn on bed taxes

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