There is no doubt Napier's tourism industry is a huge boon for both the city itself and the wider Hawke's Bay region.
While there are the economic benefits, since my arrival here almost two years ago I've also always felt there is a great atmosphere to Napier during summer, in part due to the strong tourist presence.
Unfortunately, our visitors have been making headlines during the past week for all the wrong reasons.
Last week police discovered the bodies of an elderly Chinese couple in a Napier motel.
Police have now said the pair, aged 73 and 74, died of natural causes and their deaths have been referred to the coroner.