New Zealand is almost tripling the fee most tourists must pay to visit the country, the government announced on Tuesday. Tourists heading to New Zealand will be charged a $100 New Zealand ($62 US) fee per person from October, up from $35. The increased International Visitor Conservation and Tourism Levy (IVL) fee would ensure visitors contributed to public services and high-quality experiences, Minister for Tourism and Hospitality Matt Doocey said. “International tourism plays a hugely important role in the New Zealand economy, with international visitors spending over $11 billion in the year …