Auckland a favourite with Aussies

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Auckland a favourite with Aussie Business Travellers

Business travellers surveyed on favourite destinations

BRISBANE – 8 July 2008: Australians have voted Auckland one of their favourite destinations for business travel in a survey conducted by accommodation website, Wotif.com.

Auckland took out 8th place on the list, beating Dubai, Beijing and Hawaii, with nearly 10% of the business travellers surveyed, selecting New Zealand’s largest city as their favourite.

London took line honours with 19% of the vote, pipping New York, Hong Kong and Paris in the process.

Commenting on the survey, Wotif.com’s New Zealand General Manager Tania Witheford said the results were a positive sign for New Zealand tourism.

Over 80% of respondents said they tried to add a leisure component to the beginning or end of their trip.

Favourite international destinations for business travel

1. London
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3. New York
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5. Hong Kong
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7. Paris
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9. Singapore
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11. Japan
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13. Bangkok
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15. Auckland
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17. Hawaii
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19. Dubai
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