Wednesday, 28 July 2021, 1:18 pm
The Milford Opportunities Project’s masterplan has
innovative, bold and challenging ideas that could radically
change the way we look after one of the jewels in New
Zealand’s tourism crown, Tourism Industry Aotearoa
says.
“The Milford corridor from Te Anau to the
Sound is a key tourism asset for New Zealand and as such
demands special attention,” TIA Chief Executive Chris
Roberts says.
“The Project was asked to be
innovative and challenging and that has been achieved. TIA
supports the overall vision of the new masterplan. Many of
the details will need to be closely examined and discussed,
Press Release – Tourism Industry Aotearoa The Milford Opportunities Projects masterplan has innovative, bold and challenging ideas that could radically change the way we look after one of the jewels in New Zealands tourism crown, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. The Milford corridor …
The Milford Opportunities Project’s masterplan has innovative, bold and challenging ideas that could radically change the way we look after one of the jewels in New Zealand’s tourism crown, Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.
“The Milford corridor from Te Anau to the Sound is a key tourism asset for New Zealand and as such demands special attention,” TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts says.
Lifeline: Tourism groups welcome funding announcement from minister Stuart Nash
6 May, 2021 05:40 AM
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Aoraki/Mt Cook from Lake Pukaki. The Mackenzie District is getting targeted support. Photo / Grant Bradley
Aoraki/Mt Cook from Lake Pukaki. The Mackenzie District is getting targeted support. Photo / Grant Bradley
Inbound operators in the ravaged tourism sector have welcomed government funding announcements. At the Trenz Hui in Christchurch today, Tourism Minister Stuart Nash got an instantaneous round of applause when he mentioned $14 million would be allocated to 26 inbound tour operators. It was part of a $200m investment over the next two years, although more than $70m was from an earlier package, announced last year.
· Pressure on Māori tourism
operators and Conservation facilities recognised
·
Domestic and international-facing tourism agencies put on
more secure footing
· Long-term plan to re-set
tourism with a focus on sustainability, industry standards
and regional economic diversification
A plan to ensure
the immediate survival and long-term transformation of the
tourism sector has been outlined by the Minister of
Tourism.
Stuart Nash told the industry’s annual
TRENZ conference an all-of-government plan will support the
recovery of tourism communities after the impacts of
COVID19, and rebuild tourism on a more sustainable
foundation for the future.
“The economic impact of
the loss of international visitors is felt beyond the