MOU signing enhances New Zealand-China tourism relationship

Tourism New Zealand and UnionPay International today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at supporting Chinese tourism to New Zealand.

The MoU commits Tourism New Zealand to increasing awareness of UnionPay cards as an option for Chinese tourists to pay for goods or services in New Zealand.

UnionPay International is committed to promoting New Zealand as a tourist destination for Chinese tourists.

The MOU was signed by Chair of Tourism New Zealand Kerry Prendergast and First Executive Vice President of China UnionPay and CEO of UnionPay International Mr Cai Jianbo, at a function at Parliament, hosted and witnessed by the Associate Minister of Tourism, Hon. Chris Tremain.

Kerry Prendergast says official recognition of UnionPay by way of this MoU serves as a clear indicator that New Zealand is "open for business" to all Chinese visitors to New Zealand. 

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