Press Release – Hospitality New Zealand 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 Governments Tourism Communities …
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.
The government is offering $200m in support for the tourism sector and communities worst hit by the border closure.
Milford Sound. The government says transformation is needed to protect Milford Sound-Piopiotahi and create more sustainable tourism.
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Tourism Minister Stuart Nash told the the industry s annual conference in Ōtautahi the plan would support the recovery from the impact of Covid-19 and rebuild tourism on a more sustainable foundation for the future.
It will invest in new programmes like small business support, tourism infrastructure, the conservation estate, Māori development, economic and regional development, and mental wellbeing support.
Five vulnerable South Island regions - Fiordland, South Westland, Queenstown Lakes, Mackenzie District and Kaikōura - would be supported.
Covid 19 coronavirus: Government unveils $200m tourism package to help struggling operators
5 May, 2021 10:00 PM
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Tourism Minister Stuart Nash announces the $200m tourism package. Photo / George Heard
Jason Walls is a political reporter for the New Zealand Heraldjason.walls@nzme.co.nz@Jasonwalls92
The Government has unveiled a $200 million support package for hard-hit tourism players to ensure their long-term transformation and, ultimately, their survival.
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.
Tourism Minister Stuart Nash has also made available more than $25m to help tourism players plan, promote and market activities in their regions.