It's been a slow winter for Auckland - but the city's in for an extra boost when Coldplay touches down.

The band's 'Music of the Spheres' tour has caused a significant spike in Australia's hotel and aviation sectors, and it's likely similar growth will happen on this side of the ditch.

BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says last summer's Pink concert generated extra spending across the hospitality and tourism sectors - and there's a case for the Government to lure more big international events over.

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It's been a slow winter for Auckland - but the city's in for an extra boost when Coldplay touches down.
The band's 'Music of the Spheres' tour has caused a significant spike in Australia's hotel and aviation sectors, and it's likely similar growth will happen on this side of the ditch.
BloggerAtLarge.com writer Megan Singleton says last summer's Pink concert generated extra spending across the hospitality and tourism sectors - and there's a case for the Government to lure more big international events over.
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Megan Singleton: BloggerAtLarge.com writer on the economic impact of 'tour tourism'

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