Visitors flock to Bay of Plenty now but accommodation providers fearful of future
11 Jan, 2021 05:15 PM
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The Bay is proving a popular place for a break but with no international tourists concerns continue to run high. Photo / Getty Images
The Bay is proving a popular place for a break but with no international tourists concerns continue to run high. Photo / Getty Images
Last-minute bookings and walk-ins off the street are emerging trends Bay of Plenty accommodation providers have noticed this summer in the absence of international tourists. The sector is holding its own as Kiwis holiday in Tauranga, but in the wider Bay, industry players admit the future is hazy and it will be tough from next month onwards.