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.
The man selling NZ to the world: Tourism NZ boss Rene de Monchy
6 May, 2021 05:00 PM
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Rene de Monchy, the new chief executive of Tourism NZ. Photo / Michael Craig
Aviation, tourism and energy writer for the NZ Heraldgrant.bradley@nzherald.co.nz@gbradleynz
At least New Zealand s top tourism marketer knew where he was starting from when he took the job: pretty much zero. New Tourism NZ boss Rene de Monchy is at the forefront of the drive to sell a redesigned and rebuilt industry that was once New Zealand s biggest export earner and a major employer. But with many businesses wiped out by Covid-19, it s estimated that four out of every 10 tourism jobs have been lost.
Press Release – Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce Todays announcement regarding additional support for the tourism sector has been eagerly awaited by the business community, according to Canterbury Employers Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) Chief Executive Leeann Watson. Minister Stuart Nash today …
Today’s announcement regarding additional support for the tourism sector has been eagerly awaited by the business community, according to Canterbury Employers’ Chamber of Commerce (The Chamber) Chief Executive Leeann Watson.
Minister Stuart Nash today announced a $200 million Tourism Communities: Support, Recovery and Re-set Plan focused on what has been described as the most vulnerable South Island regions, including Fiordland, South Westland, Queenstown Lakes, Mackenzie District and Kaikōura.
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.
Amanda Cropp05:00, May 07 2021
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Tourism Minister Stuart Nash says vaccination will be important for workers in the tourism, hospitality and events sectors.
Tourism businesses are being urged to get frontline workers vaccinated against Covid-19, but operators are unsure where they stand legally if staff refuse. Tourism Minister Stuart Nash told the Trenz annual tourism industry conference on Thursday that vaccination was the key to keeping New Zealanders and overseas visitors safe, and the borders open. “I m very clear on this, we need to provide a safe environment for international tourists coming over here, and I think that’s the least of their expectations.