TTF - Brits penalised for long-haul travel

Peak tourism industry groups in Australia and New Zealand fear the April 1 rise in the UK Air Passenger Duty (APD) will further accelerate already declining British visitor arrivals.
 
Tourism & Transport Forum Australia (TTF) and Tourism Industry Association New Zealand (TIA) are reiterating their concern about the arbitrary and discriminatory nature of the APD.
 
TTF Chief Executive John Lee said the APD is an unfair impost on Brits wanting to visit Australia and New Zealand.“This is the fourth APD rise since 2007 and the tax paid by an ordinary British traveller heading our way is now more than A$140,” said Mr Lee.
 
“The APD impedes tourism, travel, trade and economic growth and unfairly penalises British residents wishing to visit long-haul destinations like Australia and New Zealand.


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