Press Release – Tourism Industry Aotearoa The tourism industry is looking forward to working with the Government on its plan to build a bright future for tourism in New Zealand, peak association Tourism Industry Aotearoa says. More than 700 New Zealand tourism operators attending TRENZ Hui …
The tourism industry is looking forward to working with the Government on its plan to build a bright future for tourism in New Zealand, peak association Tourism Industry Aotearoa says.
“More than 700 New Zealand tourism operators attending TRENZ Hui 2021 in Christchurch this week have shown they are committed to the sustainable future of our industry. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash’s announcement today of a Tourism Industry Transformation Plan is the next step in this process,” TIA Chief Executive Chris Roberts says.
Press Release – New Zealand Government Five South Island tourist communities targeted for specialist support Pressure on Mori tourism operators and Conservation facilities recognised Domestic and international-facing tourism agencies put on more secure footing Long-term plan …
· Five South Island tourist communities targeted for specialist support
· 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.
Thursday, 6 May 2021, 1:03 pm
Immediate support for the worse-hit tourist communities,
mixed with a plan for long-term sustainability is exactly
what the hospitality and tourism sector needs, says
Hospitality New Zealand.
Chief Executive Julie White
says the Government’s Tourism Communities Plan does the
right thing by taking a regional, sector and business
approach, the COVID impact has been felt across the country
however, some regions have been impacted more than
others.
“Fiordland, South Westland, Queenstown
Lakes, Mackenzie District and Kaikōura are exactly where
our members have been hit hardest, and continue to be so, by
the fall in incoming tourist numbers.
Tourism bosses say $200m recovery package will get industry back on track
6 May, 2021 12:30 AM
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Tourism Minister Stuart Nash. Photo / George Heard
Tourism industry bosses have praised the announcement of a $200 million support package from the government.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash made the announcement at the TRENZ Hui 2021 in Christchurch on Thursday.
Some businesses will be eligible for a $5000 grant to help them plan for the future; they could also receive a further $5000 to help put those plans in action.
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Tourism export council chief executive Lynda Keene wlecomed the announcement. We met with the minister [Nash] early on in the year and we picked up that more education was needed about the critical role that inbound tour operators play particularly with international tourism.
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 tourism workforce and businesses,” Mr Nash said. “Whole communities, especially in five South Island regions, are facing new challenges to their way of life.