The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events.  

According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter.  

That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors.  

Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels.  

She says January was exceptional, as there were a number of big conferences during what would usually be a quieter month. 

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The first quarter of the year has seen a boom in people coming into the country for business events. &nbsp;
According to Stats NZ, international delegate arrivals are up 50%, with more than 16 thousand arrivals in the first quarter. &nbsp;
That translates to more than $54 million into the economy and often represents the first taste of New Zealand for visitors. &nbsp;
Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO Lisa Hopkins told Mike Hosking numbers have now reached 96% of pre-Covid levels. &nbsp;
She says January was exceptional, as there were a number of big conferences during what would usually be a quieter month.&nbsp;
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Lisa Hopkins: Business Events Industry Aotearoa CEO on the 50% increase in international delegate arrivals in the first quarter

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